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Plumbing issues cause Elverado Primary School to cancel classes Friday
ELKVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Plumbing issues cause school leaders to cancel classes for Elverado Primary School on Friday, April 26. Friday, primary students do not have school. All other students will be dismissed at noon. The high school is dismissing at noon due to prom. School leaders ecided to...
Several local agencies hold a large-scale mass casualty exercise at Murphysboro High School
A close-up of the two cars that are supposed to have crashed into each other for the exercise. Many first responders, law enforcement officials and school personnel took part in a large-scale disaster-crisis exercise Friday with the help of around 200 volunteers. WSIU’s Brad Palmer reports.
Shawnee Cave Revival Music & Camping Festival Returns for an Unforgettable Weekend
The Shawnee Cave Revival Music & Camping Festival is back, promising a weekend of music, camping, and community spirit from June 7th to 9th, 2024. Hosted by the picturesque Shawnee Cave Amphitheater nestled in the heart of southern Illinois, this festival is set to be an extraordinary experience for attendees of all ages.
Local advocates receive 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awards
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Three local advocates were honored on Saturday during the closing event for the 2024 National Crime Victim’s Rights Week in Carbondale, Illinois. The City of Carbondale, in partnership with the Carbondale Public Library and the Office of the Jackson County State’s Attorney, recognized three outstanding advocates during the Community Healing Picnic on April 27 at the Carbondale Town Square Pavilion.
Endangered Missing Person Advisory canceled; Carbondale man found
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued for a Carbondale man has been lifted after he was found Tuesday evening. According to the alert, he was found sometime before 6 p.m. on April 23. Illinois State Police activated the advisory at the request of Carbondale police. The...
Local police departments to collect unwanted prescriptions for Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 27, is Drug Take Back Day. This means police departments across the region will be accepting unwanted medication for free and safe disposal. Drug Take Back Day gives the public the opportunity to prevent pill misuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.
WSIU News Afternoon Update for April 26, 2024 in Carbondale, IL
WSIU's Brad Palmer reports the news during All Things Considered on April 26, 2024. As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals to hold Wednesday meeting
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at City Hall/Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue, Room 108. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
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