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science-and-astronomy1 year ago

"2024 Total Solar Eclipse Graces Illinois and Indiana Skies, Partial View in Chicago"

A solar eclipse will be visible in Chicago and parts of Illinois on Monday, with the city experiencing a partial eclipse and Carbondale in the path of totality. Amtrak trains are operating on modified schedules to accommodate eclipse viewers, and various events and watch parties are planned across the state. The Adler Planetarium in Chicago will host a viewing party, while the Pullman National Historical Park and other locations will also offer eclipse viewing opportunities. Special precautions, such as wearing solar-viewing glasses, are necessary to protect eyes during the event.

via WLS-TV|
#adler-planetarium#carbondale#chicago
astronomy1 year ago

"2024 Solar Eclipse: Largest Illinois Town to Experience Totality"

Carbondale, Illinois, is set to experience totality during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, just as it did in 2017. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a festival to celebrate the event, with classes canceled for the day. The eclipse will be visible over approximately 128 miles of Illinois, with Carbondale expecting four minutes and nine seconds of totality. In Northern Illinois, the Chicago area expects to see an estimated 94% totality. Additionally, there are various tourist destinations and state parks along the eclipse's path of totality in Illinois.

via NBC Chicago|
#2024-eclipse#astronomy#carbondale
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Head-On Crash Claims Lives of 2 SIU Students from Park Ridge and Des Plaines

Two Southern Illinois University students, Wolfgang W. Gustaveson and Francis M. Martinez, were killed in a head-on crash in Carbondale. The two young men, both living on campus, were found dead at the scene, while the occupant of the other vehicle was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The City of Carbondale expressed condolences to the families and urged anyone with information to contact the police.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#carbondale#fatalities#head-on-crash
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Carbondale Crash Claims Lives of Two SIU Students

Two students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) were killed and another was seriously injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on North Illinois Avenue. The deceased students were identified as Wolfgang W. Gustaveson and Francis M. Martinez, both majoring in automotive technology. The university canceled automotive technology classes for the day and offered mental health counseling services to students. The City of Carbondale expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

via WSIL TV|
#accidents#carbondale#crash
reproductive-rights2 years ago

The Impact of Roe v. Wade's Repeal on Abortion Access and Women's Rights.

Carbondale, Illinois, a small town in a conservative, rural area, has become a symbol of abortion rights in America after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The town is accessible to five states where abortions are banned or otherwise unavailable, and now has two clinics with a third expected to open soon. These clinics are the closest source of abortion care for over a million women from surrounding areas that effectively live in abortion deserts. Women have to travel long distances and face protestors, but are being helped by abortion funds. The movement of clinics across state lines is just one part of a landscape of access that's still unfolding in a lot of ways.

via USA TODAY|
#abortion#access#carbondale
business2 years ago

Dairy Queen's Cherry Dipped Cone Controversy and Closures.

The Carbondale Dairy Queen has closed down due to operational issues, according to Dairy Queen personnel. The former manager announced that the ice cream shop will no longer be a Dairy Queen due to a disagreement with personnel on the corporate level. Dairy Queen Corporate Communications Director stated that they worked with the franchise owners to address operational issues, but when the restaurant did not meet the necessary requirements, they made the difficult decision to close the restaurant. The former manager hopes to reopen the shop as an independent ice cream store.

via WSIL TV|
#business#carbondale#closure