Carbondale Gets a Huge Grant for Roadwork

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 Carbondale has received a $1,989,063 grant to repave three key roadway corridors without requiring local matching funds. The grant, part of the state’s largest-ever infrastructure program Carbondale city representatives said this resurfacing initiative aligns with Gov. JB

Added Police Patrols along Illinois 37 Near Buncombe

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The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says drivers should expect more patrols along Illinois 37 near Buncombe. That comes after three accidents were reported in the exact same spot. Deputies say the patrols will begin immediately, in partnership

Herman’s Music Minute for October 2nd

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On this day in music history… In 1954, Elvis Presley performed on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Presley was 19 years old, and he had only released his first two singles. He played the

Famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at age 91

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Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist as well as an advocate for animals who championed chimpanzee research, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that