Carbondale Reporter

The City of Herrin, Illinois is a home rule municipality which operates under a mayor and aldermanic form of government, and is comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, who are elected for four year terms.

Film, discussion to examine challenges migrants face crossing border

A virtual community discussion on immigration and the challenges migrants face coming to the United States is set for Jan. 23.

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 19

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 19 at 12:00 PM

Benyas to lead all-state high school orchestra later this month

Edward M. Benyas has stood on many raised podiums throughout his career, directing orchestras featuring some of the nation’s most talented musicians. Benyas, a professor of oboe and conducting in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music, will reach another milestone when he directs the 2022 Illinois All-State Orchestra in Peoria later this month.

Indoor Humidity Needs of Pets

Optimal indoor humidity for furry pets is generally the same as it is for humans, so using a humidifier to reduce dryness can be worthwhile, says Gene Pavlovsky, medical director of the Veterinary Medicine South Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana.

Return to campus reminders and booster shot requirement

As we continue to adapt to the changing conditions of COVID-19, we want to provide some important reminders and updates, including a systemwide booster requirement, to ensure a safe and smooth transition for the spring semester.

Lawless featured on Christmas Eve episode of WGN's "Let's Get Legal"

Professor Bob Lawless was a guest on the Christmas Eve episode of WGN's radio show "Let's Get Legal,"

Bioengineering professor Yogatheesan Varatharajah receives NSF CRII award to study domain-guided machine learning for clinical decision support in epilepsy

Bioengineering professor Yogatheesan Varatharajah received an NSF CRII award to study domain-guided machine learning for clinical decision support in epilepsy.

How do we define what happened on Jan. 6, 2021

University of Illinois System issued the following announcement on Jan. 5The Cline Center for Advanced Social Research’s Coup D’état Project categorized the storming of the U.S.

Changes Impacting COVID-19 Contact Tracing & Investigation

Due to changes occurring at the State level, local health departments are changing many COVID-19 contact tracing & case investigation procedures.

Herrin Chamber of Commerce Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting on January 4

Herrin Chamber of Commerce Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting on January 4 at 12:00 PM

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 5

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 5 at 12:00 PM

Tips to Limit Your Exposure to Hazardous Household Chemicals

Knowing how to handle household products containing hazardous materials or chemicals can reduce the risk of injury.

Herrin City Council Meeting on December 27

The City of Herrin, Illinois is a home rule municipality which operates under a mayor and aldermanic form of government, and is comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, who are elected for four year terms.

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on December 22

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on December 22 at 12:00 PM

2021 Award of Excellence Award Honorees

Marion Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Dec. 16The Marion Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating milestones and our business community at its 101st annual awards celebration on January 14, 2022 at the Pavilion in Marion.

Registration underway for SIU’s Wilderness First Responder courses

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center is hosting two intensive wilderness medical training workshops next month to prepare people to effectively handle emergencies when assistance may not be readily available.

SIU is offering ‘Leave No Trace’ course in January