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Rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois
CARBONDALE — Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears. “I love the dichotomy right now on my FB (Facebook) feeds. On one hand, major political drama. On the other, this bear is just doing bear things, just wandering around SIL (southern Illinois),” wrote Jessica Bradshaw, a Carbondale resident, echoing the sentiment of many social media posts shared across the region this week in response to numerous black bear sightings.
Surprising Surge: The Rapid Rise of Danger in a Small Illinois Town
Illinois is known for its vast farmlands and busy cities, but it also has a lot of quiet towns. But one such town’s peace has been disrupted by a recent upsurge in criminal activity. The startling increase in crime rates in this formerly peaceful Illinois town is explored in this article, along with the causes...
Citizens address bubble zone repeal, peace ordinance at Carbondale city council
CARBONDALE — Carbondale citizens addressed action on two recent ordinances —one repealing bubble zones around health centers and the other establishing peace resolution against all wars — at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Isaac Ludington, a student at SIU law, said he spoke in support of establishing...
Growth for popular Frankfort retail center on the horizon
Many Frankfort residents have been excited to learn that First Watch is coming to the Franklin Square shopping center in West Frankfort, but according to the property owner, First Watch isn’t the only addition to the shopping center that residents of Frankfort can expect to see. Franklin Square, and...
Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry’s End of Summer includes special events for kids, patients, teachers
CARBONDALE — Right on the heels of two monster events revolving around Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry’s patients and youth in the community, Dr. Travis Cripps and staff members of the Carbondale dental office are looking to close out the summer with a pair of gatherings just for fun.
Carbondale Elementary District hires 4 new assistant principals
CARBONDALE — Four new assistant principals just joined the team at Carbondale Elementary School District 95. The new hires include Shetara Reed at Lewis Elementary School, Josey Wyatt at Carbondale Middle School, Jennifer Bunton at Carbondale Middle School and Ericka Weston at Parrish Elementary School.
Colt World Series begins Friday in Marion
MARION — A team from Prague in the Czech Republic and a team from Bay County, Michigan will be pitted against one another when the first pitch is thrown in the Colt World Series Friday morning at Mountain Dew Park. The international tournament brings teams from all around the...
Decker takes reins as new Murphy girls soccer coach
MURPHYSBORO — Better known by most as one of Daryl Murphy’s assistant coaches in boys basketball the last 25 years, Matt Decker has been named the new girls soccer coach at Murphysboro High School. A Pinckneyville High School graduate (1994), Decker was the point guard for the Panthers...
In Small-Town Illinois, A Little Church Says Goodbye
First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois, survived a tornado, church schisms and a pair of worldwide pandemics in its more than a century and a half of ministry in this small Southern Illinois town, about an hour east of St. Louis. For 156 years, church members gathered to sing...
Resurfacing of the South Loop at Veterans Park To Begin Monday
On Monday, July 29th, the Mt. Vernon Street Department will begin resurfacing the south loop of the walking trail at Veterans Park. This project is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance our community's recreational facilities. What to Expect:. Temporary Closure: The south loop of the walking trail...
‘Sip and Socialize: A Gathering in the Gardens’ Thursday at Marion’s Mandala Gardens
MARION – The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ “Sip and Socialize: A Gathering in the Gardens” event will be held at the Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mandala Gardens on State Street. At the event there will...
Nashville Mourns as Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Gallatin Pike, Calls for Improved Safety Infrastructure Intensify
A Nashville pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night on Gallatin Pike near Walton Lane. As reported by officials, the man, 48, was hit while attempting to cross the road at 9:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. As detailed by the same source, the driver involved in...
Illinois quick hits: Flood clean kits available; unclaimed property auction
Flood clean kits available Residents of Nashville, Illinois, will be able to collect cleanup kits from the American Red Cross this week to help with flooding recovery efforts. Last week, multiple inches of rain fell, leading to flash flooding in Nashville and the surrounding area. Local emergency officials warned of an imminent dam failure and evacuated over 200 residents. ...
Chapman Sworn In as Mt. Vernon’s Assistant Police Chief
MT. VERNON – Travis Chapman was sworn in Tuesday morning as Mt. Vernon’s Assistant Police Chief. According to Mt. Vernon Police Department Facebook post, Chapman is a 17-year veteran of the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Chapman is a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer veteran, served as a police officer in Las Vegas for two years, has been a patrolman, field training officer, corporal, sergeant, and captain in the patrol division, internal affairs officer, firearms instructor, officer of the year, previous team leader on ILEAS WMD Special Response Team, and is the Team Commander for the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office High Risk Team.
DPS volunteers distribute water to people in need
Members of SIU’s Department of Public Safety gave water and granola bars to more than 100 individuals in apparent need, along with social service agencies, on Monday, July 22. Kroger donated 10 cases of bottled water, and members within the SIU Police Department donated funds to purchase 200 granola...
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