Ravi Teja

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

A Carbondale bookstore is helping young readers gear up for summer. Confluence Books recently donated four boxes of children’s books and raised nearly $500 through its Buck-a-Book fundraiser at the Carbondale Farmers Market. The donation supports the United Way of Southern Illinois Summer Reading Program. Children from toddlers to teens can choose three books and receive snacks and fun activity items.

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

Carbondale United invites residents to a hands-on training designed to equip everyday people with tools to help stop violence before it starts. Facilitators will cover strategies like conflict mediation, trauma-informed response, and safety planning. Participants will also receive a handbook, a certificate of completion, and lunch. The goal is to build community trust and reduce harm in high-risk situations. Space is limited.

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

Carbondale will turn orange this Friday as the city joins a nationwide movement to raise awareness about gun violence. Community members are encouraged to wear orange in honor of those lost to gun violence, including Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton, whose death inspired the campaign. The event includes guest speakers, a live DJ, games, free food, and community resources. Organizers say it’s about both remembrance and action. The gathering is free and open to the public.

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

Southern 7 Health Department is urging residents to take precautions as summer heat sets in. Officials say heat-related illness can strike anyone but is especially dangerous for seniors, outdoor workers, and those with medical conditions. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are the most serious risks, with symptoms ranging from dizziness and nausea to dangerously high body temperatures. In severe cases, heatstroke can be life-threatening and requires immediate emergency care.

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

Jackson County residents can safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals at a one-day collection event in Carbondale this Saturday, June 7. Accepted items include oil-based paints, pesticides, old gasoline, motor oil, rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, propane tanks, and mercury thermometers. Latex paint, electronics, and medical waste will not be accepted.