Community Corner

08/19/08 - Lincoln Tomb Flag Lowering Ceremony has become an international affair
SPRINGFIELD – The simple act...

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Carbondale, Illinois!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Carbondale, IL...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

08/15/08 - Governor Blagojevich establishes landmark Commission to reduce poverty in Illinois
CHICAGO –...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Going out to eat in Carbondale and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Illinois home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

Since this site is all about Carbondale, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Welcome to Carbondale's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Carbondale area and around the...

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Carbondale area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Illinois or the latest ...

Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...

Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Carbondale,...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Illinois’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

In 1836, John Deere, a blacksmith recently transplanted from Vermont, set up shop in the small Rock River town of Grand Detour, Illinois. Deere, who was enterprising and...

Founded by Guy S. Little, Jr., a man who was fulfilling his lifelong dream to operate a quality professional theatre, The Little Theatre On The Square first raised its curtain in...

Founded in 1974, Victory Gardens Theater is a seminal institution within the Chicago Theater Movement of the 1970s and 1980s, dedicated by mission to serving playwrights and...

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, located a...

The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River...

The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum — America's First Planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to two...

The Chanute Air Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets aviation and aerospace artifacts. Special emphasis is directed to the life and accomplishments of Octave...

­­­­­­Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...

Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...

They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!
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Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish
festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of
slavery, ten...

Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...

Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...

It’s time for spooks and spirits and things that go bump in the night (probably looking for the last Snickers bar in the Treat bag)! Halloween began with the ancient Celts, who...

January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family...

What has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive...

Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the...

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time
of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact
that there are about...

In 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact...

What does Veterans Day mean to Carbondale and Jackson county, IL?
Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face!
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Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....

'Tis the season to be
jolly in­ Carbondale, IL – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating...

Time to pack up the sand pails and load up the backpack! Heading back to school can be exciting, scary, fun – but it doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve gathered some great tips...