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4 days ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in 1973, A patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain. Vets in the Arts and MCCC present Standard Issue June 6 & 7 @ 7pm / June 8 @ 2pm. Set in a modern-era, three-year Army tour, Standard Issue is a locally written, produced, and orchestrated musical performed by Southern Illinois Veterans, and other local artists.
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5 days ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in 1851, the first baseball uniforms were debuted as the NY Knickerbockers donned white shirts, long blue trousers and straw hats. In Anna, Dayempur Herbals' annual Herbal Medicine Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Dayempur Farm from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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6 days ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, England. A VA Resource Fair invites all Veterans, family members, and caregivers from Olney, IL and the surrounding communities to a Veteran Resource Fair. The event will take place Wednesday June 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Olney Community Center located at 502 White Squirrel Circle.
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1 week ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
On this day in 1806, Future President Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson's wife of bigamy. And now, here’s Cheryl Ernst with your Astronomy Update. Click "listen" in the link above.
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1 week ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
As part of the Southern Illinois Music Festival, Chamber Music by Telemann and Beethoven will be performed on Wednesday, June 4th at 4pm. This free event will take place at SIU’s Morris Library 3rd Floor Rotunda. Learn more about this and other upcoming events for adults and children at www.sifest.comCarbondale Public Library invites you to kick off summer reading with their Game Show party on June 7th at 11am.
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1 week ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
Happy Birthday to Gladys Knight who turns 81 today. She shares a birthday with fellow musicians John Fogerty and Kylie Minogue. Vets in the Arts and MCCC present Standard Issue June 6 & 7 @ 7pm / June 8 @ 2pm. Set in a modern-era, three-year Army tour, Standard Issue is a locally written, produced, and orchestrated musical performed by Southern Illinois Veterans, and other local artists.
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1 week ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in 1930, the 1,046-foot (319-meter) Chrysler Building in New York City, the tallest man-made structure at the time, opens to the public. Locally, Carbondale Main Street invites you to its summer Brown Bag Concert Series. The series is one of our region’s longest running events. Concerts are held at Carbondale’s Town Square Pavilion each Wednesday in May and June from Noon to 1 p.m. Concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seats and lunches.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in1992 Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of "The Tonight Show"Locally,Herrinfesta Italiana begins tonight in downtown Herrin featuring a carnival midway, live music and lots of food. The Grand Parade is Saturday at 11am. Visit www.herrinfesta.com for details about Bocce Ball, Pickleball, and other activities you can take part in throughout Memorial Day Weekend. Carbondale Public Library invites you to kick off summer reading with their Game Show party on June 7th at 11am.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
· ON THIS DAY in 1927 Aviator Charles Lindbergh, in the Spirit of St Louis, lands in Paris after the first solo air crossing of Atlantic. The City of Carbondale, in partnership with the Sustained Dialogue Institute, will host a free two-day training workshop on May 23 and May 24 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Carbondale Civic Center.
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2 weeks ago | 
wsiu.org | Leah Lerner
ON THIS DAY in 1990 Hubble Space Telescope sends its 1st photographs from spaceLocally,IDOT is hosting a career fair this Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John A. Logan College. Parking is free and available in the gold and blue lots. Staff will be available to discuss technical and administrative support opportunities at multiple IDOT locations throughout the area. There will be workshops and other state agencies on hand to provide information and assistance with applying for state jobs.
