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Event Calendar Sept. 30 – Oct. 7

Wednesday Sept. 30 PK’s • Carbondale  Trivia with Alee 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Advertisement Hangar 9 • Carbondale Jazz in the Park, ...
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Wife charged with first-degree murder in death of SIU professor

The wife of an SIU professor who was shot and killed on Saturday, Sept. 19 was arrested and charged in connection with her husband’s death. Betty Akamani, 35, faces two felony counts of first-degree ...
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Meet the candidates running to represent Illinois’ 12th Congressional District

2026 marks another year of elections in Illinois. The Daily Egyptian interviewed the two candidates running for the U.S 12th Congressional District Representative seat: Democrat Julie Fortier and ...
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Du Quoin residents organize fire relief benefit weeks after fire destroyed 3 businesses

A relief benefit was held on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds Exposition Hall to raise funds for businesses ...
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SIU soccer halts the Racers, beats Murray State 2-1.

Looking to continue its six-match win streak, SIU soccer welcomed the Murray State University Racers for a Saturday evening ...
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Local artist Lindsey Nelson showcases surrealist work at Booby’s

Local surrealist artist Lindsey Nelson is showcasing her latest artwork at Booby’s in Carbondale through the end of September ...