Leah Lerner

Media Writer, Producer and Announcer at WSIU-TV (Carbondale, IL)

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WSIU Almanac 6.18.25

1 week ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

· ON THIS DAY in 1928 American aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean (as a passenger), landing at Burry Port, Wales. Marion Connects hosts Third Thursday events on Tower Square. You’re invited to join the fun on the Marion Square for free family activities on the third Thursday of each month. Tomorrow brings a country theme with line dancing, live music and food trucks. There will be vendors & fun for the whole family around the square beginning at 6pm.
City of Carbondale Awarded $46,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant

1 week ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

The City of Carbondale has been selected as a recipient of a $46,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, one of only 25 communitiesnationwide—and one of just two in Illinois. T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program is aimed at revitalizing and enriching local communities. The community is invited to join in the celebration and check presentation for this grant award at the Brown Bag Concert Tomorrow (Wednesday) at Noon at the Town Square Pavilion.
WSIU Almanac 6.17.25

1 week ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

ON THIS DAY in 1971 Carole King's album "Tapestry" goes to #1 on US album charts and stays there for 15 weeks. In Carbondale, the iconic Sunset Concert Series continues this week with family-friendly live music at SIU’s Shryock lawn and Carbondale’s Turley Park. Concerts run Thursday evenings through July 24 and feature a diverse lineup of performers. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last about two hours.
WSIU Almanac 6.13.25

2 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

On this day in 1927 Ticker-tape parade welcomes aviator Charles Lindbergh to NYC. 1989 Piano playing rock singer Jerry Lee Lewis gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In Carbondale, Pride on the Strip will take place beginning with a Pride Walk, Drag Brunch, Live Music & More. Visit Southern Illinois Pride Collective on Facebook for all the details. Click "listen" above to hear Cheryl Ernst with your Astronomy Update.
Carbondale Police Make Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon Arrest

2 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

Carbondale police officers conducted a traffic stop Tuesday on a vehicle in the 300 block of East Oak Street for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers located a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. Officers arrested Austin B Dedecker, 19 years old of Carbondale, Julius J. Word, 20 years old of Carbondale, and a 17-year-old juvenile of Carbondale, for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
WSIU Almanac 6.12.25

2 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

1923 Harry Houdini frees himself from a strait jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet above the ground in NYC. Locally,The City of Carbondale Hosts a Public Interest Meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the rental housing section of the Carbondale Revised Code (Title 4, Chapter 4). The meeting is tonight from 5:30-7pm at the Carbondale Civic Center. In Marion, you’re invited to Salukis in Thrillville night next Tuesday, June 17th at Mtn Dew Park.
WSIU Almanac 6.11.25

2 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

ON THIS DAY in 1993 "Jurassic Park", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum opens, setting box office weekend record of $502 million. In Carbondale, a FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY is coming up this FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH10AM-2PM at ATTUCKS PARK, 800 N. WALL ST. There will be COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FREE PRODUCE, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, a LIVE DJ. Attendees can also take part in A COMMUNITY ART PROJECT, GAMES, PRIZES & more.
WSIU Almanac 6.10.25

2 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

ON THIS DAY in 1977 Apple Computer ships its first Apple II computersIn Carbondale, the iconic Sunset Concert Series returns for its 46th season with six weeks of free, family-friendly live music at SIU’s Shryock lawn and Carbondale’s Turley Park. Concerts run Thursday evenings through July 24 and feature a diverse lineup of performers. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last about two hours.
June 5th Almanac

3 weeks ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

ON THIS DAY in1964 Rolling Stones 1st US concert tour (with Bobby Goldsboro & Bobby Vee) debuts in San Bernadino, CaliforniaLocally,Keep Carbondale Beautiful, the Sustainability Commission, and the Evergreen Garden Club are hosting a bee and butterfly friendly yard and garden tour: Sunday, June 8, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is 12:30-1:00 at the Old Train Depot, 121 S. Illinois Ave., with presentations from 1:00 to 1:30, followed by self-guided tours of 10 Carbondale properties.
WSIU Almanac 6.4.25

3 weeks 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.