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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois meets initial fundraising goal to hire staff
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nonprofit youth support organization the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois has reached its phase 1 fundraising goal of $200,000, Board Chair Russell Williams announced Wednesday. The organization closed in July 2023 due to a lack of funding, but launched the reopening fundraiser, called the...
Get the kids ready for back to school with AST Primary Care!
Devin Haub, Familly Nurse Practitioner with AST Primary Care in Marion on The Breakfast Club!. Get tips on how to get the kids ready for back to school time!. Primary Care locations throughout southern Illinois so there is most likely one near you!. AstPrimaryCare.com and follow us on Facebook.
SIU Carbondale’s summer 2024 enrollment rises
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Following a strong fall and spring, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up about 3.4 percent from last year. “This great news is the result of the tireless efforts of many Salukis and the strategic planning outlined in Imagine 2030,” said Chancellor...
John A. Logan College Announces Contract Extensions for the Provost and the VP For Business Services
CARTERVILLE, IL — July 24, 2024 — John A. Logan College is pleased to announce the extension of contracts for Provost Dr. Stephanie Chaney Hartford and Vice President of Business Services and CFO Dr. Susanne LaPanne, effective immediately. The contract extensions were unanimously approved at the July meeting of the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees. Initially hired in 2023 with one-year contracts, both leaders have demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement in their respective roles. These meriting extensions align their tenures with that of President Dr. Kirk Overstreet through 2027.
Forty new families attended NubAbility games
DU QUOIN — The 12th edition of the four-day NubAbility All-Sports Camp concluded Sunday afternoon at Du Quoin High School. The camp is tailored to limb-different children of all ages. Event founder Sam Kuhnert, who himself is limb different, said the camp never gets old for him.
Stilley wins second straight Irvin Cobb title
PADUCAH — Benton Rangers senior River Stilley claimed first place in the junior division of the Banterra Bank/Jim Smith Contracting Irvin Cobb Championships held at Paxton Park Golf Course in Paducah for the second year in a row last weekend. A two-day score of 143 (73, 70) earned him...
Blue Sky Winery to host Good Samaritan House charity concert
MAKANDA — Local, decorated percussionist Kevin Lucas will perform his rescheduled fundraiser concert supporting Good Samaritan House of Carbondale at 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at Blue Sky Vineyard. Lucas plays an entire stage full of percussion instruments, with his main instrument being the marimba. The majority...
Carbondale applications for steering committee now open
CARBONDALE — Carbondale is updating their comprehensive plan for the first time since 2010 and is seeking community input through the steering committee, which now has open applications. Carbondale Senior Planner Molly Maxwell said the comprehensive plan, updated every 15 years, includes all facets of the city but chooses...
Saluki Athletics announces 2024 Hall of Fame class
CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University Department of Athletics recently announced its 2024 Saluki Hall of Fame class. The distinguished class will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11, and then make public appearances during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Joe Helleny joins the National Portable Storage Association Board of Directors
MARION — Joe Helleny, President and CEO of JMO MODULAR, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Portable Storage Association (NPSA). With this appointment, Helleny brings his extensive experience and expertise in the modular construction and portable storage industry to the association. As a highly...
Bear sightings now confirmed in four southern Illinois counties, state says
Black bear sightings have been confirmed in four southern Illinois counties, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday. The sightings have been in Saline, Pope, Williamson and Jackson counties, according to a news release from the agency. All are about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis. "It's uncertain at...
SIU student research to be showcased at symposium
CARBONDALE — Students from two related Southern Illinois University Carbondale programs that teach students how to conduct research will present their findings during a research poster symposium this week. The 21st annual Summer Research Symposium is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Morris Library’s first-floor...
Marion council sets date for TIF hearing, approves special use permit for county
MARION — The Marion City Council approved a special use permit for a new animal control facility, and set a date for a public hearing about TIF during its biweekly meeting on Monday evening. The council scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. to discuss the...
‘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...
Tori Sierra Robbins (28) of Mt. Vernon
Tori Sierra Robbins, 28, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Tori, born on September 8, 1995, in Centralia, the daughter of Randy and Delana (Webster) Robbins. Her exceptional qualities shone brightly in her chosen profession as a Nursing Aid at Shamrock Services in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Her passionate commitment to helping the disabled earned her immense respect and admiration. Tori embodied this spirit, dedicating her life to serving those in need. Tori's love for life extended beyond her professional realm. An outdoors lady at heart, she loved hunting, watching sunsets, and had a green thumb for nurturing all kinds of flowers. Her love for sunsets was so profound that she and her mother had matching sunset tattoos. Sunday dinners at her grandparents' house were a cherished tradition. She was a pillar of strength, fiercely independent, and always did things her way. Her love and dedication towards her family, especially her beloved daughter, were profound.
Black Bears Roam Southern Illinois: Sightings Reported in Several Counties
The “Bear Down, Chicago Bears” fight song celebrates the NFL team, but Illinois rarely sees actual bears. Recently, however, a black bear has been spotted in downstate Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The IDNR noted that black bears are common in Missouri and Wisconsin, and sometimes venture into Illinois during...
Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event provides free legal advice
MARION, IL — On Saturday, July 27, members of the Southern Illinois community can meet one-on-one with a local attorney as a part of Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event. According to the library, several attorneys will be available to help with legal coaching, document review, referrals...
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