Carbondale

On May 9, 2011, the Power Smart Pricing Program available to Ameren customers was explained at SIU-C by a representative of the non-profit CNT Energy. If you missed this worthwhile program, information is available online.

On Tuesday, November 2, the Alvin Ailey II dance company performed at Shryock Auditorium, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, to a diverse audience of delighted community members.

What to expect at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. History, campus experience, community, and economic welfare are all important elements to consider when attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the first time.

Sometimes you need to put the school books up for a while and find something fun to do. Here's a few ideas.

This article gives an overview of the Chair Mountain Ranch area.

This article gives information on the Alpine Woods Village area in Carbondale, Colorado.

This article gives information on Carbondale and it's Crystal River area.

The Southern Illinois Sufi Community operates a secret little park on Carbondale's northwest side, offering neighbors a place to garden and kids a place to play.

This article provides tax filing instructions to residents of Carbondale, Illinois.

Activists in Carbondale, Illinois, want to change the name of a local street to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. The idea is worthless and should be rejected.

Nestled just off Giant City Road, there is a park that takes children back to a time that never was with dragons, goblins and other mythical beasts.

Sheila Simon, daughter of the late U.S. Senator Paul Simon, has announced her candidacy for mayor.

Begun by aging hippies and catering to young ones, The Longbranch is carbondale's only vegetarian restaurant and the best coffeehouse in town.

Six different grocery stores serve this city of 35,000, but the best is the one tucked in at the south edge of town, Arnold's Market.

There are lots of options for Chinese food in this college town, but your best best is to head down to The Strip for New Kahala Fast Food and order ahead to avoid the wait.

Carbondale has three non-daily newspapers published here and of the three, Heartland Women is the one that stands out. A family enterprise, run by a mother and daughter, it brings emotion and personality to mostly good news.

Carbondale has three Major video rental chains and Family Video is by far the best. The store has better selection, better prices and a friendly staff than its competitors.

Here's a guide to all the bars and clubs Carbondale and SIUC have to offer. Any night of the week, there's a bar or club willing to accomodate anything from up close and personal dancing to casual alcohol consumption.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cinematography student Tyler Hohmann competed against two teachers on Wheel of Fortune on Friday, April 30, 2011, and came out on the bottom--but he made a good appearance.

Mathew was educated at Rock Falls Township High School, Sauk Valley Community College, Southern Illinois University, and now Liberty University. Learn about his transformation of faith through school.

In a ceremony honoring both the dreams of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the hopes for the first African-American president, the Southern Illinois Unity Committee awarded Mrs. Donna Haynes the 2009 spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King award.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 has a two-year old language immersion program designed to break down barriers and help Spanish-speaking students get a little help from their classmates.

For the second time in six months, a disabled Carbondale resident has died after a collision with a vehicle.