Local Government

Council members meet Tuesday night in Carbondale

LaCaje Hill will fill the unexpired term of Carolin Harvey, who was elected Mayor this spring

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey about her expectations for the role.

Unofficial totals from around southern Illinois - the elections will be certified in two weeks

Polls will remain open until 7pm tonight.

The republican's staff will continue providing the full slate of services they did in Carbondale.

SIU researchers began looking at incidents of "shots fired" and other gun-related events nearly a year ago. After analyzing data from a city-wide survey, along with additional research, Carbondale's city council will now hear more about recommendations to lower the number of incidents, along with improving safety and well-being in the city and surrounding area.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Pro Tem Carolin Harvey and City Manager Gary Williams

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams about happenings in and around the city

The Carbondale City Council will decide if they will adopt the Sustainability Action Plan developed by the Carbondale Sustainability Commission at their meeting Tuesday.