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Members of Facebook group "Save the Illini and Saluki: Illinois's War on Amtrak" were a small portion of an overwhelming voice that influenced legislators to halt measures to eliminate two popular train lines through Carbondale. After Gov. Rod Blagojevich and other state officials pledged to continue funding for Amtrak, legislators are looking for other ways to deal with the budget deficit.… 2 Comments

After years of obsessing over rhymed tales of life in America, an aspiring rapper from Myanmar is experiencing the culture through his eyes instead of his headphones. Maung Yemon Aung, an 18-year-old from Yangon, Myanmar, said he has been rapping since the age of 12 in the style of his musical idols Jay Z and Dr.… 2 Comments

As people consume corn at record rates, recent increases in corn prices have consumers and farmers worried about empty pockets. Citizens nationwide consumed more than 10 million bushels of corn in 2007, according to the USDA Feed Grains Database. On average, each citizen used more than five pounds of corn products every day.… 1 Comment

Stepping into the most unconventional house on Forest Avenue is like walking into an eclectic time capsule. A rusted Remington Rand typewriter sits adjacent from a shiny Magnavox television. Paint chips from a deteriorating ceiling line a novelty check dated March 15, 2007.… 12 Comments

As prices rise at the gas pump, crime has become a more popular way to fill the tank. An increasing amount of consumers who pull up to the pump, pretend they are going to pay and instead drive off with gallons of stolen gas has station employees and police keeping their eyes on fuel nozzles across the nation.… Post the First Comment

The story of a 4-year-old girl who was severely injured after a dog attack in Carbondale could change regulations on pets and their owners in the city. Rosie Gordon, who celebrated her fourth birthday Wednesday in a transitional care unit in St. Louis, is recovering from surgery to replace portions of her face taken by an American bulldog in an attack June 19, according to a blog maintained by her mother.… 2 Comments

With the average life expectancy of American citizens at an all-time high, one group is fighting to make those extra years more enjoyable. With nutritious and affordable meal programs, frequent live entertainment and constant social gatherings scheduled, Senior Adult Services in Carbondale has become the hot spot for citizens age 60 and beyond.… Post the First Comment