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Lottery offers everyone a chance to fight MS

By Kathy Adams | Apr 26, 2017

The Illinois Lottery has unveiled a new instant game ticket that will help fund research into the cause, prevention and potential cures for multiple sclerosis (MS), the Illinois Department of Public Health announced recently.

SIUC student honored for putting safety first -- in an app

By Kathy Adams | Apr 9, 2017

Alvin Gonzales has given back to Southern Illinois University Carbondale before he’s even left.

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Da Vinci Days celebrating creativity at SIUC

By Kathy Adams | Mar 29, 2017

When an event is named for Leonardo da Vinci, you know you're in for a lot of intelligence, innovation and creativity.

Carbondale Fire Department warns of potential phone scam

By Kathy Adams | Mar 20, 2017

The Carbondale Fire Department warns local residents to be aware of a potential phone scam in which the caller pretends to work for the organization.

Veterans' Affairs honors 'heroes' of Gulf War

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

“Today we come together to honor the brave men and women who fought for their country during the Gulf War,” Erica Jeffries told those gathered at the Illinois State Capitol recently. “Every service member who fought relentlessly during this war are true heroes.”

Carbondale hosting public-input session on architectural design standards

By Kathy Adams | Feb 28, 2017

The city of Carbondale is hosting an open house March 1 to accept input from residents and business owners about architectural design standards that could be implemented in the downtown area.

SIU prepares presentation on first African-American male student

By Kathy Adams | Feb 14, 2017

Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale will host a special event, 'Alexander Lane: From Slavery to Freedom' on Feb. 16, honoring its first African-American male student.

Touch of Nature Environmental Center gets ready for Maple Syrup Festival, Pancake Breakfast event

By Kathy Adams | Feb 3, 2017

The annual Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast event is on tap for Feb. 25-26 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center.

Carbondale teams up with WDBX to host biweekly podcast

By Kathy Adams | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Carbondale and WDBX 91.1 FM have teamed up for a new biweekly podcast that begins on Wednesday this week.

Carbondale's annual Neighborhood Alliance Meeting set for Jan. 21

By Kathy Adams | Jan 15, 2017

The next session of the Neighborhood Alliance Meeting in Carbondale takes place Saturday, Jan. 21.

Two Southern Illinois University at Carbondale students named innovation fellows

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

Two Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale students have been chosen as University Innovation Fellows (UIF) and will participate in a special entrepreneurship program.