Homeless Center

 The city will be getting $2 million to apply to the Homeless Shelter Facility Rehab Project.  I assume this will go towards the property on West Mill the city is negotiating to receive from NeroRestorative as, from what I have heard, it would cost far more than that ro rehab the East College facility.

The City of Carbondale will soon receive $2 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City’s Homeless Center Facility Rehab project. 

Earlier this year, Senator Duckworth, on behalf of the City of Carbondale, submitted a Congressional Directed Spending request for the City’s Homeless Center Facility Rehab project for $2 million that was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act.  

H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, was signed into law on February 3rd, 2026. 

The funding for the Homeless Center Facility Rehab Project will be used for the shelter improvement initiative that will provide updated amenities and accessibility.  

Senatoral Debate

 Listening to the debate between Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Kathy Salvi. Duckworth is doing a pretty good job of sticking to answering questions. Salvi, much like gubenatorial candidate Bailey, moves around the question and answers the question that she wants to answer, such as her non-answer to the question about what should be done about those covered by the DREAM Act and her statement the federal government needs to get out of the way of farmers. I wonder if she realizes how much fedearl funding goes to farmer?