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Cop on a Rooftop scheduled for May 17 in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The 2024 Cop on a Rooftop event is scheduled statewide for Friday, May 17 from 5 a.m. to noon in Carbondale. Carbondale Police Officers will be at Dunkin located at 1181 Rendleman Road in Carbondale on Friday to rally support for Special Olympics athletes. Each...
IDOT provides update on U.S. Route 51 sinkhole
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - We’re learning more about what caused a sinkhole in southern Illinois that forced the closure of Highway 51 in Jackson County. The sinkhole is located just north of De Soto and has been causing headaches for both the Illinois Department of Transportation and drivers who use the road to get from Du Quoin to Carbondale.
A southern Illinois businessman is honored during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
A southern Illinois businessman and restaurateur was honored Wednesday during a celebration to highlight the achievements of community leaders during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. William Lo currently serves as the Executive Director of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. He is also the General Manager of New Kahala, and President...
Du Quoin State Fair announces 2024 Grandstand Lineup
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Du Quoin State Fair announced its 2024 Grandstand lineup. The variety of entertainment includes country, rock ‘n roll, harness racing and ARCA and USAC auto races. Organizers said there are two headline acts yet to be announced, which should take place in the...
“Significant” crash cleared in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Crews were called to a crash in Carbondale during the morning commute on Monday, May 13. According to an alert from the city at 7:57 a.m., there was a “significant” crash on South Illinois Avenue at Pleasant Hill Road. This is on the south...
Federal Black Lung Program to hold an event in Pinckneyville
The Department of Labor's Federal Black Lung Program will host outreach events for current and former coal miners suffering disabilities related to black lung disease, and their families and survivors. Administered by the department’s Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, the program currently provides benefits to about 300 people in...
Artspace 304 to host live jazz concert
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Artspace 304 will be hosting Ralph Hepola for a live jazz concert on Thursday, May 23. According to a release from Artspace 304, Hepola received a grant from the John Stites Jazz Awards of Michigan to fund his summer tour of jazz music, celebrating America’s musical art form. As a musician who plays the language of contemporary jazz on the tuba, Hepola is focused on a new and innovative approach, expanding the audience for jazz, and celebrating diverse national and international influences on the music.
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