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Water main replacement project in Carbondale starts June 10
CARBONDALE, IL — The city of Carbondale reports that a contractor plans to start the S. Glenview Drive Water Main Replacement Project on Monday, June 10. The city says approximately 4,400’ of water main on S. Glenview between W. Chautauqua Road and Turley Park are being replaced. The...
Southern Illinois commemorates Juneteenth with local events
Juneteenth celebrates the day the Union Army moved into Galveston, Texas, and proclaimed that the enslaved people there were free. While the celebration dates back to the end of the Civil War, Juneteenth only became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the holiday into law. Southern...
Saluki Food Pantry seeking donations
The Saluki Food Pantry continues to provide valuable support for students even during the summer months and welcomes donations of a wide variety of nonperishable food items to accomplish that mission. Supplies of these items are especially low:. spaghetti/tomato sauce. pasta (spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, etc.) canned chicken and tuna. white...
Signup available for SIU’s Saluki Triathlon/Duathlon
CAPRBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Saluki Triathlon and Duathlon are returning to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. According to SIU, signup is now underway for the fourth annual Recreational Sports and Services swim, run and bike event. The triathlon includes a 0.2-mile swim in Campus Lake, a five-mile bicycle ride around...
Man accused of stealing truck from Carbondale storage facility
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A man is accused of stealing a truck from a Carbondale storage facility. According to Carbondale police, the investigation began on May 29 in the 1500 block of Reed’s Station Road where items including a 2008 white Ford Ranger were taken from the storage facility.
RMTD announces service, pricing change
HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) - Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD) has announced it will be updating cash fare and pass pricing options starting July 1. Passengers will be offered the following cash fare and pass options:. Cash fare: Demand responseCash fare: Fixed routeLocal transit pass. RMTD said this is the first...
4 arrested in connection with “drug house” investigation
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Four people were arrested on drug charges in connection with an ongoing investigation in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators were tipped off in January that there was suspected drug sales taking place at a home on the 1000 block of North 12th Street in Herrin.
WSIU Almanac 6.4.24
ON THIS DAY in 1973, A patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain. In Murphysboro, the IDNR is offering a free fishing program for kids at Lake Murphysboro State Park this month. The program is geared towards kids ages 5-12 years old and will cover the basics of fishing. All supplies will be provided. Join the fun Wednesday, June 5th from 9 to 11am. To see additional upcoming dates, see today’s almanac. Contact the Giant City Visitors Center to register (618) 457-4836. Upcoming dates are Fridays on June 7, 14, 21, 28 and Wednesday June 26.
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