Fewer "For Rent" Signs

Looks like the "For Rent" signs have come down at the Mirror Image, Saluki Central, Shawnee Crisis Pregnancy and Saluki Bookstore locations in downtown. Since all of 'em, except for Mirror Image, have empty for several months to a year or more, it will be good to see businesses (hopefully) opne up in them.

End of Year Sales

While I'm glad to hear the local malls are doing well. this doesn't necessarily mean that local businesses are doing well. There's a whole lot more to the local economy than just University Mall and Ilinois Centre. The article ignored the downtowns of both Marion and Carbondale as well as th ewest side of Carbondale.

Naming Rights

I see the stadium and and arena naming rights that were negotiated by the city back to the university last spring could go for up to $10 million. Imagine what that could have done for the city's budget gap. I recalla there was some justification given for the right's reversion but don't remember off the top of my head what it was.

What Would Jesus Buy

If you're looking for something to do the night of Dec 25th, the Big Muddy IMC is showing What Would Jesus Buy at the IMC's international headquarters, 214 N. Washington Street. The movie starts at 7 p.m and is free.

Cundiff Resigns

Williamson County Sheriff Tom Cundiff announced his resignation this morning. Last day on the job will be noon, Christmas day. Heck of a Christmas present.

Vigil

Channel 12 has video posted of the First Presbyterian vigil Tuesday night. Pretty dark though, which makes sense since it took place at night.

Lot of Burglaries Cleared Up

According to this release from the C'dale PD, the arrest of Marcel Martin and three juveniles last Saturday night may clear up over a dozen burglaries in the residential area north of West Main. Kudos to the Carbondale Police Department.