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City of Carbondale working to bring new businesses back to town
CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - The City of Carbondale is buzzing since the possibility of new development at University Mall was announced on October 13, during the city council meeting. Carbondale City Manager Stan Reno said they are trying to turn the trajectory, as several businesses have pulled out of...
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Popular encampment returns to Metropolis
The popular Fort Massac Encampment returned to Metropolis, Illinois, October 17-18.
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The Illinois Town Where Popeye Was Born Still Celebrates Him on Every Corner
A spinach-loving sailor might seem like an unlikely hometown hero, but in Chester, Illinois, Popeye is practically everywhere. Overlooking the Mississippi River, this charming community proudly celebrates its connection to cartoonist E. C. Segar, who was born here and later created one of America’s most recognizable comic-strip characters. Colorful...
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Fort Massac Encampment brings frontier history to life
METROPOLIS, Ill. (KBSI) — Military camps, cannon fire and conversations with reenactors give visitors a firsthand look at early American life during the 52nd annual Fort Massac Encampment. The free event, held Oct. 17-18 at Fort Massac State Park, features military drills, mock battles, traditional music, period food and...
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'It stays with you for miles': Paducah supports first marathon in decades
PADUCAH — Many marathon runners travel around the country to participate, aiming to qualify in the Boston Marathon by racing for competitive times. Oftentimes, those runners rarely have friends or family in the cities or towns they take to, leaving them without a sense of belonging. That wasn't the...
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Uptown Jackson to host trunk-or-treat event
JACKSON, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization announced that uptown streets will host a truck-or-treat event on October 22. The event will welcome Heartland families to the 200 block of South High Street between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The free event will feature kids in costume, decorated vehicle trunks, plenty of candy and festival.
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The Most Underrated Retirement Town In Kentucky Is Incredibly Affordable
Most people spend decades dreaming about retirement, and then blow the whole budget on a place with a beach and a homeowners association that sends passive-aggressive letters about lawn height. Paducah, Kentucky has a better idea. Tucked into the far western corner of the state, right where the Ohio and...
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No Kings Rally set for Oct. 17 in Carbondale
Organizers are planning a "No Kings Day Rally" in Carbondale this weekend aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in upcoming elections. Participants will gather at Turley Park before spreading out along both sides of West Main Street. Organizers describe the rally as a peaceful, non-partisan effort focused on getting out the vote and encouraging civic engagement.