Branded Content offers an unexpected but unforgettable family getaway Outdoor adventures meet an eclectic live music scene and cultural vibrancy blends with small-town charm Tucked alongside the scenic Shawnee National Forest Carbondale is a must-visit destination for families looking to unplug Carbondale has long been known for its artsy spirit—but it is carving out a reputation as a Southern Illinois music hub Thanks to a trio of free outdoor concert series from spring through fall live music is always just around the corner in this energetic college town “We offer free concert programming for six months out of the year ranging from local talent to national acts,” says Dena Haun with the City of Carbondale From visionary local artists and vendors to iconic food trucks our city is fueled with good times and creative energy.”  Brown Bag Concerts: Noon–1 p.m Brown Bag Concerts offer a perfect midday break for visitors and locals alike Held in the historic Town Square during the lunch hour the series features local musicians in a relaxed Families and coworkers can grab takeout from nearby eateries and enjoy an alfresco concert Sunset Concerts: 7 p.m this beloved Thursday night series rotates between Carbondale parks and the Southern Illinois University (SIU) campus with rotating food trucks and wide-open spaces for dancing and relaxing The series also invites guests to bring their own chairs and drinks while enjoying perfect summer evenings Off the Rails: 7–10 p.m Rounding out the lineup is Off the Rails, a newer fall series designed to amplify the city’s downtown entertainment and events district. Off the Rails pairs nationally touring artists with local talent. The city is currently building a permanent venue space for the series to foster support for the ever-growing arts and music scene Carbondale offers access to some of the Midwest’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes it’s the gateway to unforgettable adventure Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir surrounded by Shawnee National Forest along with a kayak launch and self-service rental system that makes getting on the water a breeze There’s even a serene family-friendly beach to relax and recharge after a morning of paddling Families who prefer to stay grounded can explore Green Earth Trails a network of trails that weave through Carbondale’s city limits—making it easy to go from forest to festival in a single afternoon nearby Shawnee National Forest offers miles of trails and scenic overlooks that feel worlds away from city life Biking is big, too. Carbondale is home to a welcoming and active biking community with accessible trails and routes for all levels From downtown Carbondale to Touch of Nature Mountain Bike Trails to Shawnee National Forest Carbondale’s downtown is a lively entertainment district filled with local restaurants Whether you’re sipping locally roasted coffee you’ll feel the creative energy that defines the community The dining scene is refreshingly local and proudly multicultural From quirky cafés and international cuisines to Southern comfort food and sweet treats there’s something to satisfy every craving Carbondale is also a city that celebrates the arts ‘If you feel like you haven’t found your community full of nonprofits and grassroots organizations and a constant flow of diverse events and happenings.”  Carbondale offers the perfect blend of convenience and escape It’s close enough for a weekend getaway—or even a spontaneous day trip—but far enough to feel like a true change of pace and packed with hidden gems that are just waiting to be discovered Whether you’re watching the sunset to the sound of live music or enjoying a scoop of local ice cream after kayaking the message is clear: Carbondale is where nature This post was created by SLM Partner Studio on behalf of Carbondale, Illinois. 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Start your adventure at explorecarbondale.com Louis families are calling Carbondale their new favorite escape Get news and recommendations from the local arts scene sent to your inbox weekly Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news Shari Garnett has dedicated more than three decades to SIU serving in a variety of capacities before being promoted to her current position as business/administrative associate for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Colleagues say she “works tirelessly to provide excellent customer service to the students staff and community of Southern Illinois.” she was chosen as the 2025 winner of SIU’s university-level Civil Service Staff Excellence Award one of eight Excellence Awards presented April 23 to honor faculty and staff for superior scholarship and creative endeavors Garnett is “an excellent role model and a mentor to the students and staff she works with every day,” wrote Tena Bennett assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprises and student affairs motivate and direct students and staff is excellent Shari brings a positive attitude to everything she does encouraging others to do the same and has an excellent skill set Her leadership and unselfishness that she has demonstrated throughout her career have earned her the respect of her colleagues across campus.” This award recognizes a staff member who makes significant contributions in furthering the mission of the university and contributing to student success as they perform the duties of their position Garnett said she was initially “shocked” to learn she is this year’s award winner “I know there are a lot of terrific civil service employees working on this campus so being singled out amongst such a sea of hard-working people was a surprise,” Garnett said “Now I feel an overwhelming sense of pride I sincerely feel honored to represent the diligent civil service employees who make SIU a success.” Department/title: Business/administrative associate Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs I directly manage budgets/finances for the vice chancellor’s office Vending Commission and the Student Activity Fees I provide general oversight and assistance to Student Affairs’ business services staff within various auxiliary units including University Housing and Rainbow’s End as well as other units such as the Student Health Center and Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center I see myself as the “go to” person to answer questions provide guidance and advice and supply information on processes I have been fortunate to have had a variety of positions across the university as I completed my degree and I’ve obtained promotions over the years The thing I enjoy most about working in student affairs is working with a large variety of people and I have terrific colleagues and administrators I originally chose SIU because I had multiple family members who had worked for SIU I stayed because I love the atmosphere and the rewarding feeling I get as I play a small part in helping SIU’s students develop their futures I’m happiest when I am: Spending time with my family My dad passed away when I was only 26 years old so we didn’t get along well when I was a child and adolescent we developed a close bond after I moved out of the house The lesson I learned in losing him so young was to treasure those we love because the future is not promised I am the mother of two tremendous children I have been married to their father for almost 35 years and I’m looking forward to spending my retirement with him and hundreds of cousins (my maternal grandmother was one of 11 children) – all of whom I love very much and would you like to have it once again if you could My first car was a 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia but it is priceless in sentimental value to me My paternal grandfather helped me purchase the vehicle and I have fond memories of my father showing me how to properly maintain it CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to be among the top universities in providing educational opportunities to military veterans active duty personnel and their families on campus SIU Carbondale, along with two SIU Online and Extended Campus locations in Florida and California earned “2025-2026 Military Friendly® School” by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. The list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki AdLab continues to show its strength with another third-place performance this spring at the National Student Advertising Conference (NSAC) District 6 competition in South Bend The four-member presentation team of senior Brianna Bergmann and sophomores Audrey Dowland Alexis Moore and Marisa Nix competed April 10-11 against 11 universities — including Michigan State University the University of Illinois and the University of Michigan The finish marks the sixth time in seven years Saluki AdLab has finished among the top three schools in district competition including titles in 2021 and 2023.Saluki AdLab provides students with professional experience and exposure by applying the skills and theory from the classroom to benefit local regional and national organizations and businesses as well as strengthen university-community relations Other competition team members were Ashleigh Spence and Mea Roedell Lescelius said she continues to be pleased with the work by Saluki AdLab students when challenging larger programs the district is considered a “mega district” due to its high participation rate Many of the programs that Saluki AdLab compete against have 300 advertising students Each year a corporate sponsor presents a case study detailing a current marketing challenge The student teams must develop a strategic integrated marketing campaign addressing this challenge culminating in a formal presentation to a panel of industry judges This year’s corporate sponsor was AT&T the NSAC competition is more valuable to students when they are looking for jobs,” Lescelius said Saluki AdLab also earned individual honors Ashleigh Spence and Emily Sinnett received a student Gold ADDY at the district level of the American Advertising Awards and their creative project “Tinned Fish,” will now advance to the national competition in June in Pittsburgh The project was part of Lescelius’ advanced creative class where the focus is only on creative briefs and execution Students also submitted the Tide campaign from last year’s NSAC competition in the student ADDY category and it earned a silver award at the district level Nineteen high achieving community college students from Illinois and Kentucky have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Provost’s Scholarships which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years SIU Carbondale Provost Sheryl Tucker and other university officials paid surprise visits this week to present SIU’s most prestigious transfer student award and congratulate students at John A Southwestern Illinois College and Shawnee Community College Other recipients were surprised virtually on Thursday night said the scholarship fits well with the Imagine 2030 strategic plan and its pillar of student success SIU Carbondale is “delighted to welcome these high-talent inspiring students into the Saluki family,” she said “As one of only 21 Carnegie-classified Research 1 Southern Illinois University Carbondale ensures access to all and provides unique professional development experiences to support the career aspirations of our students “It was such a privilege to present outstanding transfer students Provost’s Scholarships at our community college partners this week We appreciated the warm welcome of the leadership faculty and staff on site and the opportunity to meet family members and to surprise the students with such transformative news recognizing their hard work.” More than 100 community college students competed in the selection process Recipients demonstrate high academic achievement have a strong record of leadership in their communities and participate in numerous extracurricular activities contingent upon the students maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA SIU Carbondale offers various scholarships to transfer students. For more information on the university’s scholarships and financial aid, contact Amber Rivers, associate director of scholarships in the Financial Aid Office, at scholarships@siu.edu or 618-453-4628. © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. featuring a walk-off double from Carson Garner Despite suffering an 11-0 defeat in the second game the Racers improved their overall record to 32-12 and positioned themselves second in the Missouri Valley Conference at 14-7 Notable events included honoring MSU Baseball alumni along with the first NCAA team and first 40-win team during Johnny Reagan Day The Racers are set to face the Belmont Bruins next weekend and will close the season at home against the Missouri State Bears This victory affirmed Murray State's stronger standing within their conference Murray State will head to Nashville for a critical matchup against the Belmont Bruins next weekend they will conclude the regular season with a home series against the Missouri State Bears Continued success is crucial as the Racers aim to secure a favorable position heading into the conference tournament This series win not only fortifies Murray State's standing in the Missouri Valley Conference but also showcases the resilience of the team With upcoming games critical for positioning in the playoffs maintaining competitive momentum and addressing the weaknesses exposed in the shutout will be vital for their continued success The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy 11at1Evansville Recap | Softball Clinches MVC Regular Season Title for Second Straight Year 05/04/2025 | 5:21:00 | Softball showcasing strong performances despite challenging weather Director Richard Jones noted that athletes secured several personal records (PRs) and top finishes among competitive Power 5 programs Notable highlights included Shane Ashton's first-place finish in the 400M Hurdles and Darrione Williams winning the long jump These results signal that the team is priming for the upcoming MVC Championship The team aims to build on their recent successes and showcase their skills at the MVC Championship where they will compete for conference titles and improve upon their season performances Southern Illinois Track and Field demonstrates competitive strength entering championship season with numerous athletes peaking at the right time and looking to make an impact at the MVC Championship the Racers improved to 31-11 and climbed to second in the Missouri Valley Conference at 13-6 Nic Schutte delivered a strong performance pitching six innings with four of those no-hit with pivotal contributions from Jonathan Hogart and insurance runs in the eighth inning While the Racers showcased resilience by coming back after a slow start concerns remain about their early-game performance as they fell behind 3-0 in the first two innings Such lapses could be costly against stronger opponents The Racers will face the Salukis again on Saturday at 2 p.m. Continued success could see them gain ground in the conference standings The Racers demonstrated their capability to overcome early setbacks highlighting key individual performances that could propel them through the remainder of the season Maintaining this momentum and improving their early game will be crucial for their success SIU Men’s Basketball coach Scott Nagy has been busy of late reloading his roster with promising recruits for next season CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University basketball head coach Scott Nagy continues to build his roster for the 2025-26 season this spring with the addition of several key pieces heading into summer access Carbondale junior Zion Wilkins sprints out ahead of the pack during the start of the 4x1600-meter relay Friday at Marion Marion sophomore Gabriel Greer leads the field of runners in the distance medley Friday afternoon at the Marion Relays Harrisburg senior Adrian Mann leaps over a hurdle during the 300-meter hurdle race at the Marion Relays Friday Carbondale junior Mogolodi Kebinang placed first in the 100-meter dash at the Marion Relays Friday afternoon with a time of 11.26 seconds Carterville sophomore Vincent Lin paces himself during a race in the Marion Relays Friday afternoon Harrisburg sophomore Braylon Johnson gets a quick start as the starting gun goes off during the Marion Relays Friday West Frankfort freshman Kaden White takes the baton from sophomore Julian Wyant during the sprint medley in the Marion Relays Friday Marion senior Evan Dailey makes the final turn and starts the backstretch of his 1,600 meters in the Marion Relays Friday afternoon Carterville freshman Timothy Cupp sprints hard during the 100-meter dash Friday at Marion MARION — The Carbondale Terriers sprinted off with the championship trophy at the Marion Relays Friday The boys from Jackson County tallied 148 team points The Wildcats weren’t far back with 138 points Kentucky was fourth (82); West Frankfort was fifth (37); and Harrisburg was sixth (21) CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of nearly 2,000 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2025 commencement exercises May 9-10 Festivities start with the SIU Simmons Law School commencement on Friday Banterra Center will hold two commencement ceremonies there are 1,971 candidates for degrees and certificates including 1,299 candidates for bachelor’s degrees 81 candidates for associate degrees and three candidates — two of whom are also completing degrees — for undergraduate certificates There are two 78-year-old degree candidates three 19-year-old degree candidates and a 20-year-old master’s degree candidate from Benton who earned her bachelor’s degree in agribusiness economics in May 2024 The candidates represent 13 different countries “Commencement shows how Salukis imagine what is possible and then achieve it,” said Chancellor Austin A “It is such a proud moment for our graduating students and their families which is why it’s my favorite time of year I look forward to seeing the many smiling faces on students’ faces and hearing a lot of applause and cheers from their loved ones.” There is no ticketing for guests, and guest seating for all of the ceremonies is on a first-come, first-served basis. The ceremonies will also be livestreamed at commencement.siu.edu/videos The video stream will begin 15 minutes before each May 10 ceremony begins Here is the ceremony schedule and honorary degree and distinguished service award recipients where applicable who was at SIU Carbondale for 29 years and is now executive director of the Cascade Symphony Orchestra in Edmonds Benyas is founder and director of the Southern Illinois Music Festival which will celebrate its 21st year May 23-June 8 Benyas will receive a Distinguished Service Award in association with the College of Arts and Media an advocate for social justice and international development for decades that includes working for the Peace Corps is a two-degree SIU Carbondale alumnus — earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1956 and a master’s degree in secondary education in 1963 Petty will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in association with the College of Liberal Arts.  honor cords and veteran’s cords reflect achievement  A total of 567 students who are participating in commencement exercises will wear special medallions and honor cords during the ceremonies that reflect significant academic achievement.  Among the students earning recognition:  graduating students in active military service or military veterans will wear red white and blue cords provided by the university in recognition of their sacrifice More information is available at commencement.siu.edu View Description 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Student Center The Exchange More SIU Events »Law School Commencement5/9/2025 View Description More SIU Events »Spring Recital View Description More SIU Events »View all Events Email Webmaster Submit an Announcement » Submit a Calendar Event » Protesters line up along Route 13 in downtown Carbondale for a May Day protest against the Trump administration May 1 Thursday's May Day protest drew around 300 attendees marking another triple-digit turnout in Carbondale this year Concerns raised during the May Day protest include cuts to social programs and high-profile deportations As May Day protests popped up across the country Carbondale once again hosted a triple-digit turnout in its contribution to the national movement — As May Day protests popped up across the country Around 300 people took to the sidewalks along Illinois 13 lining up on both sides of East Main Street from Washington Street to just past Illinois Avenue The protest was once again organized by Positive Action Committee Carbondale and Indivisible Shawnee Judy Ashby of the Positive Action Committee called the continued enthusiasm "encouraging," and noted the importance of keeping that momentum going and how vitally important it is to keep that awareness," Ashby said Unlike a common demonstration rallying around one candidate or issue rallies like the May Day protest highlight an array of issues such as cuts to social services and high-profile deportations People of different age ranges and occupations made their voices heard on Main Street Ashby said that while the movement is still focused on the Trump administration she looks to keep the spotlight on the issues instead of individual politicians "I'd like people to move away from 'fire Musk' or 'deport Trump' and see what the constructive actions are that we can take," Ashby said "It's 'protect Social Security' and 'protect the Head Start program.'" With a wide range of issues on the table and a new action or policy seemingly every day many people come to protests like the one held Thursday for varying reasons Al Parr noted that although it can feel overwhelming those actions only seemed to energize a growing movement in town "It's so much that it can almost make a person give up," Parr said Folks are really persistent about what's going on and wanting to see it stop and get rid of the hate." Parr said the rallies put on periodically by the Positive Action Committee are the biggest he's seen in his 50 years in Carbondale Laurie Blakely said the rallies are not exclusive to either party "This is not just a Dem movement," Blakely said and more and more people are going to be hurt." Blakely reflected on her Southern Illinois roots dating back two centuries and feels that the Trump administration goes against the values she believes are prevalent in the region "Everyone I know in Southern Illinois believes in the Constitution believes in personal freedoms and Civil Rights," Blakely said News | Apr 29 joclair@postindependent.com Glenwood Springs High School junior Allie Allred has always been passionate about climate issues but she’s never had the opportunity to attend one of the many Youth Climate Summits held around the globe each year — until now Allred and over 90 other Colorado high school students — many from rural areas — will head to Carbondale’s Third Street Center for the inaugural Colorado Youth Climate Summit cost-free climate intensive is an opportunity for students to delve into regional climate issues build connections and learn how to make an impact Modeled after the Youth Climate Summit created by the Wild Center in New York the Colorado Summit joins a network of over 60 past and present summit sites around the world.  The event is funded by Lyra Colorado, a Denver-based education nonprofit, and organized in partnership with Carbondale’s Wild Rose Education diverse education opportunities to urban and rural communities through immersive The nonprofit also actively supports the development of green skills for the modern workforce.   “We are very interested in climate literacy,” Lyra CEO Mary Seawell said “We want youth to have economic opportunity in their communities and believe that a ranching kid is going to need to know how to do different ranching practices or a youth that is very involved in  recreation and will potentially get a job in the recreation industry Students at the summit will spend Friday and Saturday building friendships and learning about climate issues and solutions They’ll even have an opportunity to choose plan and execute a local climate action project.  The summit can also help eligible students fulfill the experiential learning requirements they need to earn a Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy. The seal is a diploma endorsement championed by Lyra and created by Colorado Senate Bill 24-014 A handful of designated youth leaders won’t just attend the summit — they’ll help lead it “(The summit) was something we believed was needed because we’re working in so many rural communities and seeing the interest from youth there,” Seawell said to come in and say what they should be doing or should be interested in So we’re basically facilitating their work.” the student leaders have met bi-weekly to organize the summit choosing everything from the event’s date to the agenda They rounded up hosts for over two dozen activities and workshops from a simulation game led by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to community composting with Evergreen Zero Waste.  The students even decided to bring elected officials and policymakers to the summit they’ll get a chance to ask state and local leaders questions and receive feedback on their climate action project plans Officials attending the summit include Pitkin County Commissioner Jeffrey Woodruff a Constituent Advocate from the office of Congressman Jason Crow and Kathy Gebhardt a Colorado State Board of Education member a science teacher at Yampah Mountain High School is one of the advisors who guided the youth leaders throughout the planning process.  “My role isn’t to lecture them “I’m behind the scenes,  more of a mentor-type so to say connecting the dots between climate science and real world action and guiding students to dive into partnerships think through complex systems and navigate how to launch their projects So rather than just thinking about it and learning about it making sure that they could get those done.” The list of speakers Allred invited includes Jacelyn Downey from the Audubon Rockies Nature and Our Climate Future.”  Although Allred is looking forward to several workshops she’s most excited to meet new mentors and connect with her peers and community.  It’s also a rare chance for Allred to have honest conversations about climate issues with her peers “I feel like some kids are interested in it so it’s not something that we just talk about,” she said Okula has seen a lot of climate anxiety, or distress about dangerous climate changes, in her students. According to a 2022 environmental impact survey by the Harris Poll and the National 4-H Council around 89% of teens regularly think about the environment and most are more worried than hopeful.  Okula encourages her students to transform climate anxiety into climate agency.  “Their curiosity has grown and they’re really connecting what’s happening in our world with thinking about the future,” she said Instead of thinking about what’s happening now it’s looking 20 years into the future and seeing how they can make the world a better place.” students are expected to walk away with minds primed for action and a renewed sense of learning and hope — ready to carry lessons from the weekend back to schools and communities across the state “The sense of learning doesn’t end at the classroom door explaining what she’s most looking forward to at the summit knowing that they have that pathway to get to and seeing the overall project and how they execute everything and honestly knowing that they did such a huge thing.” Visit coyouthclimatesummit.org to join the youth wait list for this year’s summit or for potential presenters and workshop leaders Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Colorado has seen five known cases of measles this year View Results the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins decided to reach for the stars… In the past, the Penguins adopted one-night-only monikers of the Old Forge Pizzas and Pittston Tomatoes the team swapped the edible for the extra-terrestrial by becoming the Carbondale UFOs an homage to a peculiar story from 50 years ago The story goes that on an autumn night in 1974 three high school-age boys witnessed a fiery ball of light streak across the sky its trajectory carried the anomaly directly into Russell Pond in Carbondale The boys quickly investigated the “crash site” and while they did not see a molten meteor or the wreckage of a hobbled spacecraft they did see an unmistakable glow coming from the pond’s depths The boys did what they thought they should Police arrived at the scene and saw the same glow emanating from beneath the water the police could not identify the cause of such a radiant irregularity Newspaper reports at the time even mentioned one of the officers was so taken aback that he discharged his weapon at the pond Word of the event spread throughout the town and countless curious Carbondale residents came to Russell Pond’s silty shores in hopes of catching a glimpse of its unexplained gleam – or maybe even something from another world local authorities instructed a diving team to retrieve the source of this light and finally put an end to the rumor and conjecture spreading like wildfire and they resurfaced with the answer to everyone’s question Carbondale had the cause for its hysteria explained away as a simple hoax pulled off by the same three boys who first reported the incident In the days in between the alleged “streaking ball of light” and lantern recovery many residents claimed to have seen federal government officials around Carbondale The most salacious rumor to arise from this confusion was locals saying they witnessed these federal visitors driving a large And that’s what makes the Carbondale incident in 1974 such a fun piece of Northeast Pennsylvania folklore Some refuse to accept that a simple lantern could have caused such a dazzling sight and commotion that ensued They believe that the true source of everyone’s fascination was removed from the pond by the government and that the lantern was planted there as a convenient explanation the lantern could have been resting at the bottom of the pond for years well before anyone had ideas of alien spacecrafts that also would have made it easy for the high school boys to get their hands on an old lantern and toss it in the lake as nothing more than a juvenile prank Or maybe that’s exactly what they want you to think… Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By providing a telephone number, e-mail address, and submitting this form, you are consenting to be contacted by e-mail & SMS text message. 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New Kahala stated that it uses over 12 cases of the soy sauce weekly in the last few weeks their suppliers have implemented a purchase limit as they will be reserving their back up stock as they figure out their next steps we are great at pivoting but this one leaves us a little lost and know that our commitment to our food is a priority and we are doing everything we can," the restaurant wrote Obituaries | May 2 surrounded by friends and family on Saturday He picked the perfect day to ride off — warm It was also his favorite day of the year: Branding Day at McCabe Ranch and raised in Carbondale as a fifth-generation native Horses were in his blood from the beginning and riding wherever there was a trail to find He graduated from Roaring Fork High School then earned a rodeo scholarship to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo though the surf waves sometimes called him more loudly than the psychology courses Jeff spent time working ranches in Hawaii and Australia before the Roaring Fork Valley called him home for good from the rodeo arena to the high-country trails winning buckles at the Carbondale and Snowmass rodeos He also made his mark in the polo and cutting horse world where his instinct for a good horse was unmatched Benedict’s Monastery in Old Snowmass guided countless rides through the Snowmass Lake area and even spent time camping under the stars while John Denver strummed his guitar He never met a horse he couldn’t throw a leg over a steer he didn’t think he could catch His love for livestock and the outdoors ran deep and he shared his knowledge freely with anyone who wanted to learn Jeff was happiest sitting in the rodeo arena You could always spot him by his well-worn denim from head to toe and the signature hat tip and mustache-clad smile he gave to friends and strangers alike sons Dylan Greenough-Groom and Bowen Groom He is also survived by his in-laws Nancy and Glenn Forsey and Erin Forsey and a posse of cowboys who left us all too soon A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Carbondale Main Street invites you to participate in its summer Brown Bag Concert Series one of the region's longest-running events The free and public concerts are held at Carbondale's Town Square Pavilion each Wednesday in May and June from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks and their seats The Brown Bag Concert series is funded by the City of Carbondale and Artspace 304's Southern Arts Fund For more information, visit Carbondale Main Street's website. Entertainment | May 1 Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/ What: Head to Carbondale for the 15th Annual Family Block Party during the May First Friday family-friendly event that supports local nonprofits Each nonprofit will have a craft or activity for children a silent auction and a showcase of some Colorado Animal Rescue’s adoptable dogs which used to be held on the May First Friday will now be during the June First Friday.  What: During the fourth annual Fireball Drop 1,000 ping pong balls will be dropped from a fire truck’s ladder onto targets in downtown Carbondale Attendees can purchase tickets to adopt a ball and whoever’s ball is closest to the target wins a prize There is one $5,000 grand prize and other prize packages worth at least $250 proceeds from the event support Carbondale Rotary scholarships local grants and international relief work.  How much: An adoption ticket is $20 or three for $50 Members of the Carbondale Rotary are selling tickets at Carbondale’s City Market Thursday through Sunday this month Tickets are also available through the rotary’s nonprofit partners: Ascendigo Autism Services and the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.  YoutuhZone’s Second Annual Spring Gala What: Head to the YouthZone’s Spring Gala for drinks a silent auction and live music by The Confluents—all in the name of supporting YouthZone’s youth services Attendees will have the chance to win a brand new vehicle worth up to $50,000 from Bighorn Toyota submit up to five entries to the sweepstakes (entry is free but a donation is strongly encouraged) and one lucky person will get the chance to choose one key out of 50 What: This tribute to Billy Joel’s music is the last community concert  of the season for the Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association the show will also be accompanied by highlights of Joel’s career Those who purchase a membership for the 2025-2026 season can attend this performance as a bonus.  How much: $30 for a single ticket, $60 for a 2025-2026 membership. Go to gsconcertassn.org/membership/ for more information.  What: Head to Rifle for a circus adventure Classic circus performers like transformers and clowns will abound at the Circus Genoa’s new 2025 show.  All children under two years of age are free The first 100 tickets for those ages 12 and up are $9.99 Visit the POst Independent’s online event calendar for more information.  annual family festival full of delightful activities and events a youth-led community event featuring information about community resources career and internship opportunities and a host of fun activities for youths and their families Organized by Garfield County School District 16’s (G16) School-Based Family Resource Center the day of fun will begin with a 5k race benefiting the Suicide Prevention coalition of Garfield County Other activities include a pancake breakfast a dance performance by Grand Valley Recreation Center Dancers and more.  RFOV Community Project at Silt River Preserve What: This is the fourth annual project put on by Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) at the Silt River Preserve Help restore the important park used by humans and wildlife alike Things on the docket for the 2025 restoration project include maintaining trails There will be structured youth activities for parents that want to participate with children aged 4-8.  How much: Free. Visit https://www.rfov.org/calendar/5/3/2025/silt-river-preserve for more information Chapter AO Education Scholarship Fundraiser What: Enjoy a classic show at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue while supporting women’s education The Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter AO awards thousands of dollars in college scholarships to women graduating from high school around the Roaring Fork Valley each year All ticket proceeds from the show will benefit the PEO Chapter AO.  What: The Village Smithy Restaurant is hosting a 50 year anniversary party as a way to give back to the community that has helped them reach this milestone music from restaurant regular Electric Lemon “Collective Heart” Film screening and Panel  What: Indulge in a night of education as the Land Peace Project screens their “Collective Heart” Film at the Crystal Theater The film delves into the importance of connection and collaboration as the Land Peace Project works to connect the small Carbondale community with a small Ghanan Community There will be a panel with the Land Peace Project after the screening of the short film How much: $28.52. For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/collective-heart-film-screening-panel-talk-land-of-peace-project-tickets-1308586881589  Colorado Plateau Chamber Music Society Spring Concert What: The Colorado Plateau Chamber Music Society (CPCMS) is a new program that brings top class chamber music performances around Western Colorado They will perform at the Third Street Center during Mothers Day weekend performing music from legendary composers like Motzart and Faure.  Where: Third Street Center 520 South Third St. How much: Free—$20 suggested donation.  — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to be among the top universities in providing educational opportunities to military veterans SIU Carbondale, along with two SIU Online and Extended Campus locations in Florida and California earned “2025-2026 Military Friendly® School” by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. The list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine. The designation follows SIU Carbondale’s designation in fall 2024 on Military Times magazine’s “Best for Vets: Colleges” list where SIU ranked third among colleges and universities in the Midwest and first in Illinois Paul S. Copeland, SIU Carbondale Veterans Services coordinator said continuing to focus on student success SIU has consistently appeared in the rankings for more than a decade Copeland is also the university’s veterans services coordinator for the SIU School of Medicine where three veteran students are working toward medical degrees “We attract and retain military and veteran students and their family members because we offer degree program that meet their needs and we provide support to help them achieve their academic goals,” Copeland said “It is nice to receive external recognition but I don’t get nearly as much satisfaction from earning Gold status on this list as I do from recognizing a veteran student receiving their diploma at the graduation ceremony.” The list is based on public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide input from student veterans and responses to a survey from participating institutions SIU’s Naval Air Station Jacksonville program is ranked eighth among the top 10 military friendly schools and sixth among the top 10 for military spouse friendly schools 2024-2025 list the SIU Online and Extended Campus program at Naval Base San Diego and the SIU School of Medicine are each in the organization’s Gold category SIU has been designated a Research 1 university in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education joining the ranks of flagship and elite schools SIU Carbondale serves around 542 active duty personnel SIU Online and Extended Campus serves 365 of these students who are on active duty and are veterans taking courses online and/or at off-campus locations while using Veterans Affairs educational benefits Extended Campus VA school certifying official executive director of SIU Online and Extended Campus said that school experiences are different for everyone “We are committed to providing an environment where military students can thrive and be successful,” Wegmann she said flexible learning options and a welcoming community SIU ensures that military students have the resources they need to achieve their academic and career goals.” SIU Online and Extended Campus offers bachelor’s degrees in 22 programs at 14 off-campus locations in California In addition to Naval Base San Diego and Naval Air Station Jacksonville SIU is also at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington Lawrence noted the same commitment found with on-campus programming extends to SIU Online and Extended Campus students “many of whom balance military service family responsibilities and careers while pursuing their education remotely.” these students benefit from the same personalized academic advising and dedicated support services that our on-campus Salukis receive Their success stories are a powerful reminder that distance does not diminish determination — or achievement,” she said More information on the comprehensive programs offered by SIU Carbondale’s Veterans Services is available at veterans.siu.edu, by calling 618-453-1335 or email at vets@siu.edu The Positive Action Committee Carbondale and Indivisible Shawnee groups will hold a rally this week to "take back our flag and our country." The rally aims to protest against Congress and the Trump Administration for recent executive orders and the passing of bills argued to threaten marginalized communities The invitation states that it is protesting for the government to "stop this obvious attempt to turn the United States into a fascist oligarchy." Organizers encourage spreading the word and for attendees to invite their friends and neighbors Honored for their service: Three SIU Carbondale students received SIU System Distinguished Student Service Awards at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on April 17 — Three students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale received 2025 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Awards at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on April 17 The SIU Board of Trustees and the Student Advisory Council for the SIU System (SACSS) are honoring outstanding students in the SIU System “whose acts of service are demonstrative of excellence and exemplary commitment to the support advancement and achievement of fellow students The SACSS received applications from across the system and selected one undergraduate student and one graduate student from both the SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville campuses and one student each from the SIU Simmons Law School SIU School of Dental Medicine and the SIU School of Pharmacy The 2025 SIU System Distinguished Service Award recipients from SIU Carbondale are: a junior majoring in political science with a double minor in history and preprofessional writing is SIU Carbondale’s undergraduate student recipient who is attending SIU on the Chancellor’s Scholarship has been actively involved in servant leadership since her arrival Bordewick’s projects across campus and the Carbondale community have included Saluki Scholars in Action where University Honors Program students work with after-school care programs the nonprofit student organization Students for Kids’ Sake International and SIU Model United Nations Bordewick has been a writing consultant in the Writing Center student worker with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and a tutor for student-athletes An Undergraduate Student Government (USG) member since the spring 2023 semester Bordewick in spring 2024 became the first woman to be elected USG president in 12 years in April 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year Bordewick recently represented SIU to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Student Advisory Committee Bordewick said she fully intends “to continue seeking ways to give back to the university that has given so much to me over the last three years and leading by example when I graduate in May of 2026.” who will earn a master’s degree in business analytics in August 2025 is the SIU Carbondale’s graduate student recipient Cockburn earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems and education Cockburn has totaled more than 1,000 hours of volunteer service to various initiatives and individuals He has served in roles to help recruit future Salukis through the Saluki Ambassador program the Student Alumni Council and as an Agbassador in the College of Agricultural He is a graduate assistant with Undergraduate Admissions and worked as a campus visit representative and a student employee with the SIU Alumni Association The CEO and owner of Cade’s Lil’ Farm where he manages a dairy goat breeding operation Cockburn is a licensed American Dairy Goat Association judge and he chairs the organization’s publicity He also volunteers as an announcer at key community events and mentors Johnston City High School students in their college search He notes that his efforts supporting SIU Carbondale “remain among my greatest passions.” Cockburn added he strives “to embody compassion and perseverance” to enrich lives and strengthen community bonds she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was in the North Carolina Central University School of Law juris doctor pre-law summer pipeline program Bernard is president of the SIU Black Law Students Association and the National Black Law Students Association Midwest Region vice chair and she volunteers with The Immigration Project by conducting interviews with asylum seekers and compiling detailed client histories Other volunteer efforts have included the Public Interest Law Initiative’s First Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee the SIU Center for Archaeological Investigations’ NAGPRA program and the SIU Sustainability Office for the 2024 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Bernard was a member of the law school’s selection committee for faculty and a new dean She has interned with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Bernard notes that she measures success “not just by personal achievements but by how many seats I can help create at the table for others cross-organizational partnerships and community-based initiatives I work to ensure that the promise of justice becomes a reality for all communities I serve.” Hope Church Carbondale is located on old Illinois 13 The church’s founder and former pastor Anthony Marseglia was indicted last fall on two counts of distributing child pornography For this May 2010 archive story in The Southern Tony Marseglia then pastor of Hope Church sits inside the church BENTON — A former Carbondale pastor is facing federal charges after a grand jury indicted him in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on two counts of distributing child pornography Marseglia is the founder and former pastor of Hope Church Carbondale Reach Paul Wilcoxen at pwilcoxen@thesouthern.com — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of only 16% of institutions that have earned the new Carnegie Classification designation of Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access The designation is part of a newly developed Student Access and Earnings Classification published this month by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education Criteria include the percentage of students who receive Pell Grants the percentage of undergraduate students who are from underrepresented backgrounds and earnings after graduation.   This news comes two months after SIU Carbondale was named a Research 1 university in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The only other universities in Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee with both a Research 1 and an Opportunity designation are University of Illinois Chicago and University of Louisville.   “This new designation is fantastic news,” said Chancellor Austin A. Lane, “and it confirms what we already know about Southern: Salukis get a significant return on their investment. In fact, a recent community impact study found that SIU Carbondale graduates get almost $3 for every dollar they invest at the university.”    About two of every five students are the first in their families to go to college and almost 40% of SIU Carbondale students are ethnic minorities More than one-third of students receive Pell Grants.   Efforts to help students become alumni include strengthening the first-year experience launching the HEROES program to help students meet basic needs and reinstituting the Dr Seymour Bryson Future Scholars summer program Advisers also proactively reach out to students when they see early signs of the need for assistance.   “The Research 1 designation is proof that we offer a first-class education,” Lane said “and being on the Opportunity Colleges and Universities list shows that we provide our students with access and success.” 0at5Southern Illinois Big First Inning Lifts SIU Past Skyhawks In Carbondale4/23/2025 6:46:00 PM | Softball Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCARBONDALE (KFVS) - The city of Carbondale will receive a $2 million grant to fund the second phase of its downtown entertainment and events plaza The Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery Implementation grant is part of $10 million from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded to nine community revitalization projects According to Governor JB Pritzker’s Office one of my top priorities is to reverse decades of neglect and broken promises and bring jobs and hope back to communities across Illinois while breathing new life into our downtown corridors and beyond,” Governor JB Pritzker said “This program will directly support 25 communities across the state by funding critical community development projects housing and infrastructure all while revitalizing commercial corridors.” The city of Carbondale previously received more than $2 million in grant funding from the DCEO’s Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets program for phase 1 of the downtown project City leaders say phase 1 started in September 2024 “This grant will have a significant impact on the future of Carbondale It allows us to build on the momentum of Phase 1 of the venue and deliver a downtown destination that enhances quality of life and supports our local businesses,” said Carbondale City Manager Stan Reno “We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity that recognizes the vision our community has embraced and the investment in Carbondale’s continued growth and revitalization.” Phase 1 of the Plaza will include a permanent stage and a large lawn that can accommodate thousands of guests for outdoor events City leaders say this will help the community host entertainment and performing arts events in the heart of our community Phase 2 will provide the capability to host ticketed events and will fund the construction of a market activity pavilion with permanent restrooms and ADA-compliant parking city leaders say the development of special accessible seating and an acoustic wall along the railroad track could also be included — To support students as they pursue a first-class education in academic year 2025-26 Southern Illinois University Carbondale will implement a new mental health fee and SIU myTextbooks to ensure students have all of the course materials they need on the first day of classes for the lowest possible cost the SIU Board of Trustees approved today (April 17) “We will continue to provide a high-quality education as a Research 1 institution that offers undergraduate graduate and professional degree seeking students an excellent value,” said Chancellor Austin A “Southern continues to honor its tradition of providing an accessible education to students from throughout the state we are showing our commitment to removing barriers for our students and helping them attain their degrees.” students will pay significantly less for textbooks and other materials According to the National Center on Educational Statistics the average cost of textbooks in 2022-23 at public in-state 4-year institutions was $1,220 about $41-$51 per credit hour for a full-time student Through a partnership with North America’s largest campus retailer SIU students will pay just $26 per credit hour to obtain all course materials identified by faculty as necessary “Not only does SIU myTextbooks help students save up to 60% on their required course materials but it can also improve academic performance and help students complete their studies instead of deferring classes due to course material costs and access issues This leads to higher outcomes and better graduation rates,” said Tena Bennett Studies found that the course completion rate was more than 15% higher for students taking advantage of the offer and the average increase in grade point average was about 2.3% Researchers also noted that the impact on course completion rates and GPAs was even higher among underrepresented student populations “SIU myTextbooks is a powerful program that enables colleges and universities to deliver all course materials – textbooks students have what they need on the first day of class stress-free and effortlessly – which levels the playing field for all students regardless of economic background or social status.” Students are automatically enrolled in the digital-first program when they register for classes and can choose to opt out they won’t have to worry about sourcing purchasing or integrating their digital and physical required materials as the campus store – through Follett – will complete the process The program covers all students and programs with the exception of nursing; planning is underway for an alternative plan for nursing students students have expressed support for a new fee to allow for continued affordable health services while also providing the necessary mental health and wellness support to a diverse student population The new Salukis Mental Health Fee is $7 per credit hour “I thank our students for taking the lead on this issue to support mental health care and ensure they and their peers have all their needs met,” Lane said “This initiative will play an important role for our students to have success from orientation to graduation.” Jordan Sekulow a pastor reached out to us after some of his parishioners were being targeted for criminal citation by police just for having pro-life signs de-escalating the police and ensuring that our clients were not arrested that day We quickly followed up with a demand letter to the city attorney That is why we have now filed a federal lawsuit to protect the constitutional rights of Brandon – a sidewalk counselor who believes his mission field is to proclaim the Gospel and minister to women in crisis pregnancies – who was threatened with a citation and possible arrest for having pro-life signs on public property outside of an abortion clinic As our readers may recall a missionary and founder of a pro-life sidewalk counseling ministry was peacefully advocating for life outside an abortion clinic in Carbondale They carried small yard signs offering free baby supplies and life-affirming messages such as “We will adopt your baby” and “Love your preborn neighbor as yourself.” A city official, acting on direct orders from the city attorney, told Brandon that all signs – even those placed well beyond the 20-foot setback as required by the ordinance – were prohibited despite the ordinance’s language that it is not intended to limit “demonstrations” or other “political rallies.” Brandon was informed that unless he removed the signs immediately and he could face a citation and the confiscation of his property When Brandon asserted that he had the right to demonstrate against abortion under the First Amendment the city’s representative flippantly told him Brandon attempted to comply with every shifting explanation the officials gave him even retrieving new signs that were purely demonstrative and devoid of any offer of free goods or services the city official – on order from the city attorney – insisted that no signs were allowed Police officers were called in Threats of citation and criminal charges followed and we intervened immediately on behalf of our client and prevented an arrest or citation from being issued The ACLJ intervened swiftly, sending a formal demand letter to the city of Carbondale on April 22 We made it clear that Brandon’s speech was constitutionally protected the city’s ordinance was unconstitutionally vague and chilled First Amendment speech when applied and the city’s treatment of our client amounted to viewpoint discrimination We demanded written assurances that his rights would be respected and that he would be allowed to obtain a permit under the ordinance’s own terms – just as any 501(c)(3) nonprofit is allowed to do Carbondale’s officials have effectively adopted an unwritten policy: Pro-life voices are not welcome in public spaces So the ACLJ has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Carbondale, the city attorney, and the city’s community development manager. This case seeks to vindicate Brandon’s rights under the Constitution and Illinois law. We are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to stop Carbondale from continuing its unlawful behavior, along with compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees under federal civil rights statutes. This is what the ACLJ was built for: to stand in defense of the Constitution and to ensure that no government can silence people of faith or punish them for their beliefs. We will keep you updated as the case progresses. Your continued support is what makes this work possible. Stand with us as we fight for life and liberty in court. News | Southern Illinois-Murray State Basketball Game Moved to Carbondale 02/17/2025 | 7:57:00 | Men's Basketball Brianna NiesetPreview | Track and Field returns to Carbondale for Don Denoon Invite 02/14/2025 | 11:00:00 | Track and Field CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (Feb. 13) has officially entered the ranks of the top research universities in the nation: It has been designated Research 1, or R1, in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education The prestigious designation by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching confirms SIU Carbondale is in the same league as elite private and flagship universities across the country. Less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 classified institutions are designated Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production “This is an exciting day for Southern and our campus community and it is a milestone for all Salukis to celebrate,” SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane said Lane said exploring the R1 designation was an objective in the Imagine 2030 strategic plan which includes a research and innovation pillar “The R1 designation affirms what we already know – SIU Carbondale is among the top research universities in the country,” he said “As the only R1 in rural Illinois and within 100 miles we are uniquely positioned as a powerhouse for innovation in this region Our faculty and staff imagined earning this designation and they worked tirelessly to get us to achieve it I want to thank them personally for all they’ve done to make this day possible and I am especially grateful for our talented With its new designation under Carnegie’s revised criteria SIU Carbondale is one of just six R1 universities in the state of Illinois on the same level as Loyola University Chicago University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and U of I Chicago photographers and news crews are welcome to cover SIU Carbondale’s celebration of its R1 designation with an invitation-only event at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center said the new R1 designation highlights the university’s status as a comprehensive doctoral research university which includes the SIU School of Medicine campus in Springfield scholarship and innovation include disciplines in STEM social sciences and more,” Tsatsoulis said from photography to photosynthesis and from aquaculture to forestry to quantum physics “Our elevation to R1 bolsters our efforts toward securing research funding continuing to recruit high-quality faculty and students and further supports the vision of Imagine 2030.” Carnegie maintains and releases reports on universities meeting research and doctoral production benchmarks every three years R1 universities must have at least 70 research doctorates and $50 million in research expenditures SIU Carbondale had 102 research doctorates and $58.3 million in research expenditures “Becoming R1 enhances our global reputation as a university with a wide variety of research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students,” Tsatsoulis said “SIU Carbondale has excellent research facilities well-funded research centers and outstanding faculty guiding graduate students toward master’s and doctoral degrees.” Research of a ‘very high’ level The R1 designation verifies SIU Carbondale faculty conduct research at a very high level enhancing the classroom experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels students and staff on the Carbondale campus and the School of Medicine campus in Springfield have played a pivotal role in the university attaining R1 status and they will continue to play a key part in maintaining SIU Carbondale’s designation “Our faculty will continue to lead SIU Carbondale through their research grants through collaborations across the nation and world and through excellence in their disciplines and training and mentoring of students,” Tsatsoulis said Learn more about what the Research 1 designation means for SIU Carbondale at siu.edu/research.  Media Contact: Jeff Harmon chief marketing and communications officer News | Apr 21 sstark-ragsdale@aspentimes.com A Carbondale-based bike producer is going out of business.  a 2019 company known for its innovative approach to carbon bike designs announced in a Thursday email to dealers that it will be entering an “orderly wind down.” The company which plans to liquidate in the next four to six weeks and overdue payments as contributing elements to the closure The Revel Bikes crew includes 31 employees The company said in its email to retailers that Revel Bikes could be revived if a new owner is willing to buy. It is currently in over $8 million of debt. Revel Bikes CEO Ben Coates declined to discuss the details of the closure “I can confirm that we are officially in an orderly wind down process,” Coates said in the statement “If a deal cannot be made to save Revel the process will end in Revel being out of business.”  It is unknown what the future holds for the company’s leased space at 398 Merrill Ave., according to Molly Danzig, Revel Bikes digital specialist. It moved into the space this past October. The City of Carbondale announced it received a $2 million Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery Implementation grant The RISE grant will fund Phase 2 of the Downtown Entertainment and Events Plaza project Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded $10 million for nine community revitalization projects across the state "One of my top priorities is to reverse decades of neglect and broken promises and bring jobs while breathing new life into our downtown corridors and beyond." Construction of Phase 1 began in September when a permanent stage and a large lawn were installed to host outdoor entertainment events Phase 2 will expand to hosting ticketed events and building restrooms accessible seating and an acoustic wall along the railroad track For more information and a detailed timeline for the project, visit the City of Carbondale website. CARBONDALE — As May Day protests popped up across the country (Top) Illinois Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments at SIU Carbondale’s Student Center (Below) Hundreds of people pack into the ballrooms to witness the court in action — The Illinois Supreme Court today (March 18) heard oral arguments in two cases before a packed audience at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center More than 900 junior high and high school students, SIU law students, members of the community and special guests listened to arguments by attorneys in cases arising out of Kendall County and Cook County. The SIU Simmons Law School hosted the event which is part of the state’s high court tradition of “riding the circuit” throughout Illinois A Q&A with First Circuit Judge Christy W This event is sponsored by the Illinois Supreme Court the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission View a photo gallery of today’s event (KFVS) - Police in Carbondale are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a woman reported missing According to the Carbondale Police Department they are requesting assistance from the public in locating 32-year-old Kaylyn F Kaylyn was reported as missing by her family who last had contact with her three weeks ago She was last seen wearing a green and blue backpack There is no clothing description available Kaylyn has a condition that places her in danger Anyone with information is asked to call the Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121 News | Mar 7 visitors to the Carbondale Clay Center’s gallery will have the privilege of being some of the first to see the works of a diverse group of emerging artists — students from Roaring Fork and Basalt high schools This year marks the center’s second high school invitational. In 2022, Basalt High School art teacher Denae Statzer approached the Carbondale Clay Center with the idea the center hosted its inaugural invitational establishing a biennial tradition that will nurture the artistic growth of local students for years to come “I always say that I would have never gone to art school I would have never become an artist or teacher if I didn’t have the opportunity that my high school teacher provided for me to show my work when I was in high school,” Statzer said it’s one of those full circle moments where I’m able to provide something for them that really changed my path and my course in life.” Perspectives: 2025 High School Invitational will be on display 10 a.m Saturday from March 7 to April 12 at Carbondale Clay Center Two students from each school will engage in discussions about their work during an exhibit reception from 6-8 p.m on March 14 and on April 4 for First Friday The students spent months diligently preparing for the invitational refining their art with guidance from Statzer Roaring Fork High School art teacher Kim Carpenter and feedback from Matthew Eames before submitting their work for consideration.  Eames views the invitational as more than just an exhibition opportunity — it’s a chance to mentor and shape the next generation of artists a lot of the time there’s monthly critiques talking about the making of your work; the execution the concepts and the ideas,” Eames said “…if they’re looking to art as a career I thought it was very important to have them engage in that type of conversation and experience those things.” Eames finds immense joy in witnessing young creatives execute their vision.  “Being able to work with some of these kids in small ways being able to have conversations with them seeing their work from like beginning to middle to end in a way and then getting to put it together into the show that part is really exciting to me because I get to in a way be a part of their creative process,” Eames said “To be at least given a snippet into that window with them is what I really truly enjoy.” Eames and his assistant meticulously selected gallery-ready pieces for the exhibit showcasing each school’s diverse range of artistic talent Basalt High School senior Lilu Illouz participated in the first invitational in 2023 and will once again exhibit her work at the Carbondale Clay Center titled “On Display,” is a clay heart wrapped with red string and suspended within a picture frame The piece is a “sustained investigation of the perception of romantic love from someone who’s never experienced it,” Illouz said “It represents having all of my love be on display for people to see and the red string is the representation of love and how it’s wrapping around a heart being enveloped over another symbol of love who’s interested in art installation has also been given the opportunity to help set up the exhibit The invitational showcases a diverse array of artworks ranging from elegant vases and tealight candle holders to functional salt and pepper shakers.  Roaring Fork High School sophomore Valeria Duron Camacho added her unique touch with two pieces including a salt and pepper shaker set crafted in the shape of a slice of watermelon One shaker resembles the watermelon and is nestled in the other Camacho was surprised when her work was chosen for the exhibit “I thought it was just a salt and pepper shaker,” she said “I didn’t think that more people would actually like it but I was happy that they thought it was worth a professional space.” created intricate pieces that showcase her passion for history and her Navajo heritage One of Samora’s artworks is a bust called “The Queen” and a crown simply named “The Crown.” Both pieces capture the essence of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria Every detail — from the dress and jewelry to the hair — represents a distinct aspect of each queen Samora also crafted bookends that resemble tree stumps the bookends are named after the Hovenweep National Monument which spans the southeast Utah and southwest Colorado border near the Navajo reservation where Samora was raised Samora plans to share how her cultural identity informs her art.  “For now I’m planning on talking about what motivates me all of which stem from my tradition because I’m Navajo Native American and my mom lives on the reservation,” Samora said “That’s where I find a lot of my inspiration from and that’s also what drives a lot of my artistic abilities an art teacher at Roaring Fork High School has never had the opportunity to offer her students an experience like the invitational despite the plethora of galleries in Kansas City where she used to teach “There are many galleries that could offer a space like this but they’re basically substituting a professional show for a student exhibition which potentially doesn’t make them money,” she said “For the students to be able to have this opportunity and to have a conversation with a reporter to go on the radio or to stand up in front of a group and speak about their art Murray State Men’s Basketball Game Against Southern Illinois Moved to Carbondale2/17/2025 6:54:00 PM | Men's Basketball at the Banterra Center and will be played as Murray State home game The Carbondale Warming Center will close effective Thursday for up to one month for deep cleaning and reorganization Executive Director Carmalita Cahill will step down from the position effective on that date — The Carbondale Warming Center will close effective Thursday Teneshkia Wright is set to step into the interim executive director role Cahill has played an integral role in leading the organization and shaping its mission to provide essential services for individuals in need Her unwavering dedication and leadership have been a guiding force for CWC's success," a news release from Carbondale Warming Center read in part Wright brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the community Her leadership marks an exciting new chapter for CWC as we continue our work to create a positive impact for those we serve." center leaders said they may reach out to businesses and community members to seek help with the deep cleaning and reorganization project "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported the Carbondale Warming Center over the years," the release said we look forward to continuing our mission of providing warmth NEW MILFORD — Even before the season officially began Carbondale Area baseball coach Stone Wormuth already knew what the strengths of this year's team would be “Pitching and defense,” the third year skipper said at Media Day back in March but pitching and defense are definitely our two biggest assets.” The truth of that assertion became crystal clear on Monday when the Chargers traveled to Blue Ridge for a Lackawanna League Division III battle with the Raiders Wormuth sent his ace Krystel Calderon to the hill in this one and the senior righty didn't disappoint More: Who are the local baseball and softball Players to Watch in Lackawanna League action? Also by Kevin Edwards: High school baseball season commences with Bill Howerton Media Day at PNC Field Calderon authored an early season masterpiece firing a complete game shutout and piling up 18 strikeouts en route to a razor-thin 1-0 win “He's very versatile and an excellent athlete He's a traditional power pitcher who throws very hard.” Carbondale improved its overall record to 2-6 The Chargers are 1-2 in league action to date Calderon is a multi-sport standout who also excels on the soccer pitch He's coming off a stellar season in which he starred for both the 17U and 18U squads Calderon is starting to carve out a spot for himself among the region's true mound aces He leads the team in wins and his ERA is coming down with every appearance “Krystel struggled a little bit in the early going but I think he's really turned a corner,” Wormuth said “This performance at Blue Ridge was amazing and I'm super-proud of him.” Calderon was nothing short of dominant Monday overpowering the Raiders from first pitch to final out He threw 95 pitches over the course of seven innings In addition to amassing an eye-popping 18 Ks Calderon allowed just three singles and walked two “Krystel's fastball was just electric,” Wormuth said “He threw some nice sliders and change-ups too but for the most part he overpowered them with that fastball.” Carbondale tallied the game's only run thanks to a clutch RBI from Xander Keill The junior catcher drove in lead-off man Parker Smith in the top of the fifth Carbondale will be back on the diamond Wednesday at Elk Lake The Chargers then take on Montrose next Tuesday afternoon First pitch for each of these Lackawanna League contests is set for 4:30 p.m.