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Carbondale police ask for public’s help finding missing 16 year old
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale Police request help from the public finding a missing teenager. Carbondale police say 16-year-old Jessica L.D. Thompson of Carbondale was last seen on August 12 at 5:55 p.m. in the 400 block of South Poplar Street in Carbondale. Police identify her as a runaway.
5 juveniles arrested after property damage at Carbondale splash park
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police say they arrested five juveniles after investigating property damage at a Carbondale splash park. Officers responded to the Carbondale Super Splash Park in the 600 block of South Lewis Lane on August 10 at 9:54 a.m. for a report of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
SIU Versa’tile faculty-student chamber ensemble to perform
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The premiere of “Worth Living,” a musical composition by recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Thomas Edgar, highlights a Tuesday, Aug. 20, program by the faculty-student Versa’tile Chamber Ensemble. Thomas Edgar, who graduated from SIU Carbondale in May 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in...
Everyone is invited to dedication of SIU’s Saluki Covid Memorial Garden
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in one way or another, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Health Services has created a new Saluki Covid Memorial Garden to provide a quiet, healing place where anyone can come to relax, remember and reflect. The space will be...
Around state fair, Illinois Democrats share excitement, challenges ahead
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats rallying at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield are pushing for more power at the statehouse while making the case for a Kamala Harris presidency. Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Sept. 26. Ahead of that and next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told party officials during a breakfast program in Springfield Wednesday that Illinois Republicans have the wrong policies. ...
Italian Food Chain in Missouri & Illinois Has Declared Bankruptcy
It's not exactly news that this year has been one of the most challenging for food chains. That sad trend continues as an Italian food chain with locations in both Missouri and Illinois has declared bankruptcy. I saw this court filing shared by Nation's Restaurant News of an Italian restaurant...
Illinoisans paying the second highest gas taxes in the country
(The Center Square) – With the price of oil on the rise because of tensions in the Middle East, the high gas taxes in Illinois only makes things more expensive for motorists. A study by the Tax Foundation shows that Illinois has the second highest gas taxes in the country, behind only California, the only two states with gas taxes that top 60 cents per gallon. The lowest gas tax in the continental U.S. is Mississippi at just 18 cents per gallon. ...
Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau honored for exceptional philanthropic contributions
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, has been recognized as one of only 11 Zonta clubs across the United States to receive a prestigious award for their outstanding philanthropic contributions during the past biennium. With over 1,075 Zonta clubs international, this honor highlights the Cape Girardeau Club’s dedication to advancing the status of women through service and advocacy.
Babe Ruth World Series highlights and scores from Tuesday 8/13
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Aycorp Charleston Fighting Squirrels got an early Grand Slam to power their way to a big lead against the Netherlands Tuesday night at the Babe Ruth World Series at Capaha Park. Here are the scores and Highlights from Tuesday:. Aycorp Charleston Fighting Squirrels-12 Netherlands-2.
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. A White House official told The Hill the president will issue the designation in the Oval Office on Friday, the 116th anniversary of the end of the violence. Biden is expected to be accompanied by civil rights leaders and elected officials for the proclamation.
Heartland psychologist speaks on dealing with conflict in new series
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Conflict, internal or external, develops from time to time for most people. In a new series on Heartland Afternoon, local expert Shawn Guiling, Ph.D., will take viewers through the subject, beginning with the definition from a psychological standpoint. Guiling said conflict happens when we have...
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Exposition: Aug. 16th 'Tunes at Twilight' Guest Duo, 'Sam + Jess' Share Stories of Music, Life and Family
This episode of 'Exposition' shines the spotlight on the sister duo, 'Sam + Jess', who are this week's guest performers on the 2024 Fall Series of 'Tunes at Twilight', Friday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Ivers Square Gazebo in Downtown Cape Girardeau. Making their official debut in 2020, 'Sam...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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