ON THIS DAY in 1993 "Jurassic Park", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum opens, setting box office weekend record of $502 million.
In Carbondale, a FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY is coming up this FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH
10AM-2PM at ATTUCKS PARK, 800 N. WALL ST. There will be COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FREE PRODUCE, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, a LIVE DJ. Attendees can also take part in A COMMUNITY ART PROJECT, GAMES, PRIZES & more.
State Senator Dale Fowler is inviting students across the 59th Senate District to take part in his 2025 Summer Reading Program, designed to encourage young students to keep reading throughout their summer break. The program is open to students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. To complete the challenge, participants must read eight books by August 8th then fill out a summer reading form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return it to Senator Fowler’s office. Forms can be mailed or dropped off at:
State Senator Dale Fowler
2 North Vine Street, Suite 600
Harrisburg, IL 62946
-Every student who completes the challenge will receive an official certificate from the Illinois Senate. http://www.senatorfowler.com/event/summer-reading-program/
SIU’s Sharp Museum is hosting an evening of films celebrating Illinois’ LGBTQ+ history on Friday, June 13, while related exhibitions continue. The free, public event is from 5-9 p.m. in the museum auditorium and is part of the second annual LGBTQ+ Saluki Reunion Weekend.
