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Local news for Carbondale, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

5 hrs ago | Southern Illinoisan

Carbondale Main Street moving farmer's market to Saturdays

Beginning Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, Carbondale Main Street is moving its Mid-Week Farmers Market to the weekend.

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14 hrs ago | Southern Illinoisan

Clock ticking on assessor referendum

The inclusion of a referendum on whether the county tax assessor should be elected or appointed is far from a sure thing on this November's ballot.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

18 hrs ago | Southern Illinoisan

Morris Library gets gems of SIUC'S past

SIUC's Morris Library received two pieces of the university's heritage as if "out of the blue" when Herb Rieke from north-central Illinois called offering two carved pieces that were column tops from the ...

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University System, Normal, IL, Illinois

Thu Jul 24, 2008

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Police Want Help Finding Missing Teen

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Police want help searching for a missing camper.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinoisan

Williamson County EMA prepares for disasters

As far as natural disasters go in 2008, Southern Illinois is about a forest fire away from hitting for the cycle.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University System, Purdue University System, Purdue University, Williamson County, IL, Illinois

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Trial of murder suspect postponed

The trial of a Marion man accused of murdering Willie Carlando Carr has been continued.

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Southern Illinoisan

Students get chance to be archaeologists

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 PM CDT CARBONDALE - Notebooks and tools in hand, a group of young archaeologists dug into sand and rock to uncover the truth about an ancient civilization.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, Redmon, IL, Carterville, IL

Southern Illinoisan

Plans for second Marion fire station still a go

If the money's there, Marion intends to move forward with construction plans for a second fire station.

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Related Topix: Marion, IL

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Carterville child needs new liver within next few months

Ten-month-old Emery Patterson is like a lot of babies her age. She's got huge eyes that project her mood like spotlights.

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Related Topix: Carterville, IL, Biliary Atresia, Health

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Tea party kicks off Carbondale Community Arts' 'Little Women'

Fancy gowns and period hair were just the right cup of tea for more than a dozen little women who attended a tea party Sunday afternoon at Carbondale Public Library.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System), Marion (Ohio State University System)

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Open forum to discuss renovations at Varsity

Varsity discussion Who: Officials from The Stage Co., Carbondale Community Arts and the Public What: An open forum discussion about plans for the Varsity Center for the Arts Where: Carbondale Civic Center When: ...

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Carbondale a bit short in sales taxes

Carbondale's sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2008 fell short of projections by about $440,000, according to numbers from the city.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System)

Southern Illinoisan

Parks director interviews likely to start next month

Members of the Carbondale Park District Board of Commissioners say applications are in and they expect to begin interviewing candidates for a permanent executive director sometime in the next month.

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Southern Illinoisan

SIUC computer lab gets facelift

Mention the word "statistics" to most graduate students and you'll see them wince.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System), Dallas (University of Texas System), University of Texas System

Southern Illinoisan

Perry County seeking election judges

With record levels of voter turnout expected in November, Perry County is seeking people who may be interested in serving as election judges.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Carbondale Staples accepting school supply donations

The Staples store on East Main Street is now accepting donations of school supplies as part of the agency's participation in a national drive to help poor students before the school year begins.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System)

Southern Illinoisan

Two plead guilty to federal fraud

The Southern Two Southern Illinoisans peddling a "very low-risk" oil deal featuring new technology were really running an old-school scam, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Illinois

Southern Illinoisan

Breaking the mold

By Blackwell Thomas CARBONDALE - In the bowels of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center something new is taking shape - literally.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System), Arts, Sculpting

Southern Illinoisan

Documentary from SIUC grad earns three Emmy nominations

Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Hilla Medalia's poignant documentary that explores one of the many tragedies of the Middle East conflict earned three Emmy nominations earlier this week.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System), Movies, Entertainment, Israel, World News, Emmy Awards, Television

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Marion physician charged with felonies

A Marion physician was charged Monday by the Williamson County State's Attorney's Office with two felonies.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University System, Carbondale (Southern Illinois University System), Williamson County, IL, Marion, IL

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