City of Carbondale

Southern Illinois University and community partners are rolling out a new program to help alumni launch or grow businesses in Carbondale. The initiative, called Salukis Build Here, offers incentives, support services, and networking for graduates who start, relocate, or expand their ventures in the region. A signing ceremony will take place October first at the Alumni Association Courtyard Tent, with a community celebration planned for October twenty-third at Hangar Nine. Organizers say the effort will highlight alumni-owned businesses already thriving locally and encourage more graduates to invest in Southern Illinois.

Community members are encouraged to contribute diapers of all sizes, wipes, and other baby care essentials.

After his discharge, he attended SIU Carbondale during the turbulent 1969–1970 academic year, which ended early due to mass protests following the Kent State shootings.

The fundraiser brought in just over four hundred dollars, plus tips, as student musicians Audrey Ziegler on drums and Colman Robertson on saxophone entertained shoppers.

The event will also have vendors, a live DJ, and an award ceremony with prizes for the fastest overall runners, top fundraisers, best superhero costumes and more.

The honorary street naming will not require an address change.

Your patience and support are greatly appreciated as we move forward with these important upgrades.

The series will feature national and local acts, including Funky Mojo Daddy, Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes, 90’s Kidz and more.