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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...
City of Carbondale selects inaugural 2024 Summer Internship Program participants
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The City of Carbondale has announced the selection of 19 Carbondale Community High School students to participate in the 2024 Summer Internship Program. According to a news release from the City of Carbondale, the eight-week program will begin Friday, May 31, and continue through Friday, July 26.
Cross-country motorcycle run honoring veterans stops in southern Illinois
MT. VERNON, IL — Southern Illinois expects over 400 bikes to travel through the region in the coming days as part of the 34th Annual Run for the Wall, a massive cross-country motorcycle run. The annual 'Run for the Wall' event honors veterans nationwide and allows them to be...
SIU’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders changes lives and communities
Colleen, a southern Illinois mother, knew something about her adorable son George was a little different by the time he was about 9 months old. Around his 1st birthday, George’s early interventionist suggested the boy might have autism. The possibility brought many fears and questions. George’s nurse practitioner suggested they check out SIU Carbondale’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Colleen said it has been a life-changing decision for the family.
City of Carbondale, Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission creating storm event photo database
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The City of Carbondale and the Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission are partnerting to maintain a database of urban flooding evidence to aid in the creation of the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan. Anyone who notices urban flooding during rainfall is asked to submit photos or...
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.
Watch: LZZY HALE Fronts SKID ROW For First Time In Carterville, Illinois
HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale played her first show as the vocalist of SKID ROW Friday night (May 17) at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows:. 01. Slave To The Grind. 02. The Threat.
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...
SIU Softball defeats Cal in first round of NCAA Regional
BATON ROUGE, La. (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois University Softball team defeated Cal 5-4 Friday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the first round of the NCAA Regional. The Salukis scored all five of their runs in the second inning and got a complete-game effort from Pitcher Maddia Groff for the victory.
88 veterans honored on 12th Honor Flight to Washington DC
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois completed the 12th mission to Washington DC last Tuesday, with 88 veterans honored. Upon the return at the Welcome Home Celebration held at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, the Board of Directors announced Mission 13 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
SIU Aviation’s Lorelei and José Ruiz have legacy of students soaring to new heights
Student success has always been the focus for Southern Illinois University Carbondale Aviation’s Lorelei and José Ruiz. Each worked more than 30 years for the nationally recognized program, and they account for hundreds of aviation professionals in varying careers within the industry. “Looking back, I have been so...
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