Robbie Stokes Stage

The Way Down Wanderers will perform the inagural conccert at the Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage on June 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be nice to see how well the new space functions as a perfromance venue. It would also be nice, though I doubt if they did, if the city had installed audience accessable bathrooms in the facility rather than bringing in portable toilets.

University Baptist Church

 According to the signs outside the building, the University Baptist Church building is now occupied by "Exodus Church" which looks like another version of Central Community Church, targeting young people and families.  At least someone sees Carbondale as an area of growth.

Citywide yard Sale

 I only heard about it a couple of days ago but there is a citywide yard sale taking place this Saturday.  Here is a link to the list of locations participating

Emergency Exercise

  Do not be worried if you see a number of emergency vehicles on the south side of Carbondale on June 9th  as a number of emergency reponse groups are particpating in a tornado response exercise that will probably last most of the day. From the email:

Emergency response agencies from across Jackson County will participate in

the Jackson County/Carbondale Tornado Response 26 Full-Scale Exercise designed to evaluate

and enhance the community's ability to respond to a major tornado disaster.

The exercise, scheduled for June 9, 2026, will simulate the aftermath of a severe tornado

impacting multiple areas on the Southwestern side of Carbondale. Participants will include Local

Emergency Management, Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies, Emergency Medical

Services, Public Health Officials, Hospitals, Public Works Departments, Volunteer Organizations, and Private-sector Partners.

Water Office Closed

 Water office closes at 2 p.m .this Thursday for training

The City of Carbondale water office will be closed on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 2:30-5:00 PM for department wide training. In person payments and other services will not be available at this time.   

Accident at Main and Illinois

 Accident at the corner of Main and Illinois this evening.  This corner, the corner of Main and University and the intersection of 13 and Giant City Road are the places most likely one will get into a wreck in Carbondale.  It appears so bad that the city has installed camerals at the Main and Illinois and Main and Universtiy locations.  Not sure if they have one at the Giant City location but, given the number of accidents there, I would be suprsied if they do not.

Chick-fil-A

 SIUC's Chick-fil-A closes tomorrow, which if I remember correctly, leaves only Starbuck's as the sole national chain in the Student Center. Fear not, though, as the 1868 Grill will open later this year.