Road construction enters final phasePleasant Hill road work should finish by September
Kenton Newton waits for the day he can drive to his house on a newly paved road. Until then, Newton, a junior from Anna studying information systems technologies, will have to live with loud excavation vehicles, commuters turning around in his driveway and a thick cloud of dust.…
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Area rivers expected to crestSouthern Illinois could miss excessive flood waters
Though precautionary sandbags don't seem to be in the region's near future, workers throughout southern Illinois are taking measures to avoid the record-breaking flood levels that have devastated states throughout the Midwest. Local rivers are expected to crest this week, helping the area avoid the peril of other regions that have seen their worst flooding in 15 years. More than 24 deaths have been associated with the flooding in six states throughout recent weeks, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.…
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Former secretary may plead and pay
A plea agreement seems likely in the case of a former administrative assistant in the political science department who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the university. Rhonda Musgrave, 41, of Anna, appeared Tuesday in Jackson County Circuit Court for a preliminary hearing on felony charges stemming from accusations by the university that she illegally spent its money for personal use. During the hearing, Musgrave's attorney, Jackson County Assistant Public Defender Margaret Degen, told Judge Charles Grace that a plea agreement was in the works.…
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Citizens say farewell to family storeCity's oldest operating business closes
An old black-and-white photograph of John Dillinger still hangs behind the counter in the feed store he opened more than 73 years ago - but not for long. Dillinger's Feed Store, the oldest operating business in downtown Carbondale, will close its doors at 109 S.…
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Alumni Association names Suarez directorInterim director chosen over Mayor Cole
After a nationwide search, the Alumni Association has found its next leader in its own backyard. Michelle Suarez, who has worked at the university for 23 years, was named the next executive director for the SIUC alumni organization Monday, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.…
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Unions protest local construction projectDemonstrators say wages are 'subpar'
Local union workers lined East Park Street in Carbondale Wednesday morning to protest a construction company they say offers subpar wages and in turn takes money from the local economy. The demonstrators were union laborers, pipe fitters, concrete finishers and other craftsmen.…
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Martial arts masters break bricks, records
Steve Tran had no way out. His bare back pressed against a bed of nails as 20 concrete bricks weighed down on his chest with only a thin board separating the tower of concrete from his body. The moment the board was placed on Tran's chest, two sledgehammer-wielding men began to smash the bricks as quickly and forcefully as they could.…
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Goldman's got gameNew interim chancellor described as '73 going on 33'
The university's newest leader has a secret. He is a Cubs fan (though he likes the Cardinals too). But interim Chancellor Sam Goldman hardly has time to watch baseball since he took office in mid-April. His schedule keeps him at work from 7:30 a.m. to past 6 p.…
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New committee examines enrollment problemCampus-wide effort begins to implement solutions
Victoria Valle is determined to reverse the enrollment crisis. She's not the only one. Valle, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, formed a strategic enrollment management committee comprised of representatives from across campus including housing, admissions, colleges and student groups to find solutions.…
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New director would aid in enrollment crisisSecond candidate interviewed for admissions director
SIUC took another step toward finding an administrator to help conquer its biggest challenge Wednesday. Instability in the administrative positions in the admissions and enrollment departments has plagued the university for the better part of three years. To help combat the problem, a search committee brought in Courtney Kohn, the second of three candidates for director of undergraduate admissions, for an on-campus interview.…
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College of Education gets new leadershipNew associate dean hopes to increase enrollment
The College of Education and Human Services has bid farewell to one associate dean and welcomed another. Associate Dean Brad Colwell began his new job Monday. Former Associate Dean Norma Ewing worked at the university for 30 years and held the position of associate dean for the past decade.…
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Third candidate interviewed for admissions director, fourth could visit
The merry-go-round of administrators in admissions and enrollment positions may continue to spin a little longer. Rance Larsen was scheduled to be the third and final candidate for director of undergraduate admissions, but the search committee now awaits a reply from Cleveland James of Albany State College for an on-campus interview, said Janna Gharbawi, office administrator for undergraduate admissions.…
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WWII veteran leaves legacyCarbondale resident had passion for service
When Carbondale lost Robert Downey, it lost more than a knowledgeable veteran of the last world war. It lost a champion for southern Illinois who dedicated his life to service from the time he enlisted in the navy to the day he died, several friends, family and others across the community said.…
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Mugsy's leaves Carbondale amid disputeProperty owners deny sale
After 23 years in Carbondale, Mugsy McGuire's will close its doors Saturday amid a rental dispute concerning the property at 1602 W. Main St. Owners Matt and Susan Maier filed a lawsuit in April against the property owners, Frank and Charles Owen. The couple has leased the grounds since 1998.…
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University Mall has hole to fillGoody's closes amid company restructuring
he University Mall has another space to fill as Goody's Family Clothing prepares to move out. The Carbondale store, which has been in the mall since 2005, is one of 69 underperforming Goody's locations across the country to be shut down as part of an organizational restructure, according to a company release.…
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Local toy store owners find nicheIndependently owned store thrives in mall
Listening to the lullaby versions of Metallica songs at work has become commonplace for Kit Peacock. Peacock, who has worked in the My Toys store in the University Mall for more than a year, said the independent and unique shop provides a haven from classes and other school-related stressors.…
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