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- How to Survive a Zombie Attack in Southern IllinoisWondering what to do if zombies attack? If you live in southern Illinois here are a few pointers.
Kids Have Plenty of Outdoor Opportunities This Fall in Southern IllinoisSeveral family-friendly events in Southern Illinois are geared toward introducing youth to outdoor sports and conservation.
Don't Miss the Seventh Annual Southern Illinois Music Festival, June 5 to June 25, 2011, from Carbondale to Cairo and in BetweenThe seventh Southern Illinois Music Festival is something to look forward to, with performances of classical and jazz music, opera and ballet, in comfortable settings throughout Southern Illinois at affordable prices.- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Student Tyler Hohmann Fails to Solve Any Puzzles on Wheel of FortuneSouthern 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.
Residents in Southern Illinois Struggle to Save Homes from Historic FloodingOn Thursday, April 28, homeowners were filling sandbags and building levees around their property in an attempt to hold flood waters from three rivers at bay.- Southern Illinois No Stranger to Mother Nature's FuryThe southern Illinois region is being pelted by rain and thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flooding, in some areas to catastrophic levels. Bad weather is no stranger to this region.
- Southern Illinois Symphony's Last Concert Includes St. Louis Symphony's David Halen, Southeast Missouri SymphonyOn Tuesday, March 29, 2011, the Southern Illinois Symphony presents its last concert of the 2010-2011 season, featuring David Halen of the St. Louis Symphony and a collaboration with the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra.
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Must Re-Evaluate to Attract StudentsAthletics may not be the be all and end all of university recruiting, but after investing millions in its sports facilities, SIUC needs a winning team.
- Catch 'Fish Fever' at Southern Illinois Boat, Fishing ShowAlong with a crappie fishing seminar by Charlie Hogg and a bass-fishing seminar, fisheries biologists from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will give an update on the region's lakes at the 2011 Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show.
- Take a Fall Trip to "Garden of the God's" in Shawnee National Forest in Southern IllinoisA guide to the "Garden of the God's" in the Shawnee National forest. A trip that will bring you closer to God's perfect wonder.
Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops Rock More Than Southern IllinoisThe quiet, rural region of southern Illinois may be the last place you would expect to find a talented rockabilly trio with an international following--but that's exactly where you'll find Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops.
Early Winter is a Great Time for the Rendezvous at Fort De Chartres in Southern IllinoisThe annual Winter Rendezvous attracts plenty of reenacters but, thanks to the weather, relatively few visitors. Makes for a nice time.
Top Five NBA Players from Southern Illinois UniversityWalt "Clyde" Frazier leads the top NBA players from Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Haunted Places: Choate Mental Health and Development CenterChoate Mental Health and Development Center has history, mystery and a Pumpkintown to see in October.- Southern Illinois Locally-Owned Coffee HousesQuality SIUC area local coffee houses have a variety of styles for a variety of tastes.
- The Big Muddy Monster of Southern IllinoisWhile Texans wonder if El Chupacabra has been found in their neck of the woods, southern Illinois residents still wonder about the legendary Big Muddy Monster.
- Fall Wedding Venues in Southern IllinoisI've been to many awesome fall wedding venues in Southern Illinois. Here's a guide to some of my favorites.
US Marshals and Other Movies Shot in Southern IllinoisUS Marshals, In the Heat of the Night, and several other movies were shot at Southern Illinois locations.- The 2010 Southern Illinois Music FestivalThe 2010 Southern Illinois Music Festival is a treat for arts lovers of all ages! SIFest is 21 days of opera, ballet, movies, classical and jazz music in traditional and unique venues throughout Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri.
Look to the Skies! Southern Illinois Air Shows for 2010Hot-air balloons, warbirds from the 1940's, and the latest military aircraft are over Southern Illinois this summer.
Zombies in America's Heartland - is Southern Illinois Ground Zero for the Zombie Apocalypse?A southern Illinois man attacks and bites four women - am I the only one thinking "hmmm, zombies are on the move."- Southern Illinois University CarbondaleWhat 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.
- If You Don't Feel like Studying at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, I've Got a Few SuggestionsSometimes you need to put the school books up for a while and find something fun to do. Here's a few ideas.
- Southern Illinois Miners Gearing Up for 2010 Season, Team Offers Fun and Entertainment for RegionSouthern Illinois' only Frontier League baseball team, the Southern Illinois Miners, are gearing up for the 2010 season. Opening day for the Miners will be May 20 at home.
- Elderly Southern Illinois Man Hits Three Chicago Bicyclists, Kills 17-year-oldAn 86-year-old Enfield, Illinois man crossed the center line on Shawneetown/New Haven Road and Ponds Settlement Road in rural Gallatin County, hitting three bicyclists, killing one.
Rhetoric BibliographyA comprehensive bibliography specific to the rhetoric aspect of composition studies.
Venomous Snakes of Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are four venomous snake species that visitors to the area should be able to identify: the cottonmouth, the timber rattlesnake, copperheads and the Eastern Massasauga.- Southern Illinois Residents Prepare for Winter WeatherResidents of the southern Illinois region make plans for winter weather that is expected to move into the area on Wednesday, January 6.
Midwest Braces for First Winter Storm of 2010Southern Illinois, Southeast Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southeast Missouri, Middle Tennessee expect snow accumulation, single digit temperatures to move into region on Wednesday, January 6.- Moving from Chicago to Southern Illinois in Ten Easy YearsHow one family adjusted to rural life after living in the big city their whole lives.
- Kidnapped Southern Illinois Boy Discovered Hidden in Secret RoomRicky Chekevdia was discovered Friday, September 4 in a small, secret room at his grandmother's rural Southern Illinois home.
- Southern Illinois Haunted Houses and EventsAn evil clown, a haunted school and a haunted hayride offer some terrifying times in Southern Illinois.
- Fall Craft Fairs in Southern IllinoisWhether you visit craft fairs to make purchases or to get ideas for crafts of your own, there are plenty of fall craft fairs to attend in southern Illinois
- More Chilling Southern Illinois Ghosts and HauntsSouthern Illinois is a genuinely haunted place. Even a daytrip out of St Louis, Louisville, or even Nashville, will get you to one or two sites that are accessible to the public that you can check out.
- Halloween 2009 Events in Southern IllinoisHaunted horses and haunted trails, pumpkins, parades, and seasonal festivals will mark the 2009 Halloween season in Southern Illinois.
- Going Green in Southern IllinoisHow one small company made a few simple changes and saved $3500 in a year
Southern Illinois's Rend Lake: Outdoor Sports AvailableRend Lake offers a little of everything for the visitor: fishing, boating, hunting, golf, camping, swimming, horseback riding, swimming, and plenty of trails for hikers and nature lovers.- Hiking in Southern IllinoisGet outdoors and go hiking!
- The Best Movie Theaters in Southern IllinoisMy favorite places to see the latest releases.
- Giant City Lodge in Southern IllinoisThe Giant City Lodge is an excellent dining establishment that will not fail to leave you satisfied and counting the days till your next trip back.
