Varsity Theater donated to city becomes Varsity Center for the Arts
Kerasotes donated the Varsity Theater to Carbondale and The Stage Company will lead a major renovation. The group has raised $165,000 for building inspection and east theater work, including a new stage for 140 seats and later upgrades to the main theater for up to 300. Renovation preserves art deco exterior with White & Borgognoni Architects.
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SIUC Students Seek Mill Street Rename to King Street
SIUC students petition Carbondale to rename Mill Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. City staff will survey property owners, assess costs, and report to the council, which will decide. The project aligns with the 40th anniversary of King’s assassination, though no timeline is set.
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State senators to back Obama on Tuesday campaign stop
Campaign officials say several state senators will assist Obama on Tuesday as lawmakers begin talks on a state budget due by May end. In campaign years sessions shrink, allowing more time for re election efforts. Forby downplays one missed day.
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Williamson County Ems operations praised by officials
County leaders discuss improving 911 dispatch with Mutual Aid Box Alarm System and automatic aid agreements. Fire chiefs note gains in response efficiency over seven years while ambulance services face funding pressures from transfers and rising call volumes. Commissioner Barnett urges service over turf and cost.
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