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A Message From the City of Carbondale on Door-to-Door Solicitors

Carbondale · Carbondale

A Message From the City of Carbondale on Door-to-Door Solicitors

Coverage: 2 sources

CARBONDALE — The city frequently receives inquiries regarding persons going door to solicit orders and sales. Please review the following information about our solicitation guidelines and some suggestions for interacting with solicitors.See the Story

Southern Illinoisans Speak Out Against U.S. Strikes on Iran

Carbondale · Carbondale

Southern Illinoisans Speak Out Against U.S. Strikes on Iran

Coverage: 2 sources

CARBONDALE — In the wake of the U.S. striking Iran Saturday, the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois held a protest to reject the U.S. war on Iran on Sunday afternoon.See the Story

Private fireworks contribute to house fire: City reminds public to use precaution

House Fire · Carbondale

Private fireworks contribute to house fire: City reminds public to use precaution

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CARBONDALE — After fireworks were identified as a factor contributing to a housefire, the City of Carbondale Fire Department is reminding citizens to use the “utmost precaution” if handling them.See the Story

CPD launches Strategic Response Unit to address violent crime

CARBONDALE — The Carbondale Police Department launched a new specialized Strategic Response Unit to address violent crime and quality of life in March 2025. This week, it released a report of its efficacy thus far.Carbondale · Carbondale Read Article

Retro Fest Flashes Back Through the Decades and Celebrates Nu-Hope’s 50th Anniversary

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Nu-Hope Elder Care Services’ Retro Fest transported the audience through various decades of music, activities, wardrobes and other memorabilia as they celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center in Sebring.Carbondale · Carbondale See the Story

Protest at Bost's office sparks dialogue

MURPHYSBORO — Around 100 people gathered at U.S. Rep. Mike Bost's (R-Murphysboro) office on Tuesday in protest of his support for the spending bill recently sent to the House.Protestors · Murphysboro Read Article

SIU prof seeks to transform ag waste into ‘holy grail of CO2 capture’

CARBONDALE — A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to use agricultural waste products to develop carbon materials specifically designed to trap carbon dioxide, and he has earned a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship to pursue the…Carbondale · Carbondale Read Article

CBNNWS-07-02-25 CDALE BUILDING PERMITS

CARBONDALE — The following building permits were issued in June in Carbondale:Carbondale · Carbondale Read Article

Kim Wheeler calls it quits on lengthy coaching career

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CARBONDALE — Kim Wheeler says the time has come for her to step away from coaching the game that she loves — softball — and devote more time to her family, including grandchildren.Carbondale · Carbondale Read Article

Carbondale shelter reopening to provide relief from heat

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After a 45-day closure, the Carbondale Warming Center has reopened — this time as a cooling shelter to provide relief during the summer’s hottest hours.Carbondale · Carbondale Read Article

Carbondale City Council to hold special Tuesday meeting

Coverage: 2 sources

The Carbondale City Council will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, Room 103, at the Carbondale Civic Center.Carbondale · Carbondale See the Story

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