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Carbondale Community High School Recognitions

• Nationally Ranked Scholar Bowl Team

• The Class of 2021 reported scholarship of nearly three million dollars to support their attendance at over 40 colleges and universities throughout the country. Campuses that 2021 graduates will attend include Bard College, Boston University, Chapman University, Colgate University, DePaul University, Duke University, Eastern Illinois University, Eckerd College, Florida State University, Illinois State University. John A. Logan College, Macalester College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Michigan State University. New York University, Saint Louis University, Savannah College of Arts and Design, Southern Illinois University, Stanford University, Tennessee State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, Wellesley College, Yale University. Graduates have also committed to serve in the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, and the US National Guard.

• Nationally Recognized Physics Team

• Forty Illinois State Scholars, five National Merit Commended Honorees, and four National Merit Finalists

• Music Program top three State Finalist nine years in a row (State Champion in 2014) • National Scholastic Art Winners four years in a row (One of only eight Gold Portfolios Awarded Nationally in 2017) • State Finalist in Speech and History Fair, Science Fair, Science/Engineering Team, FBLA and Skills USA • Farwin Family Foundation sponsorship of students to pursue rigorous summer academic programs at Boston University, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rhode Island School of Design • IHSA All- State Academic Team three of last five years.

Excellence in Education since 1923 For additional information: Mr. Stephen Murphy, Superintendent Administrative Center 330 South Giant City Rd. • Carbondale, IL 62902 (618) 457-3371 • www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us

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CARBONDALE: A PLACE...

To Do Business ............................................................................................... 4 Board of Directors ........................................................................................ 6 To Be Involved ................................................................................................ 7 To Call Home.................................................................................................. 9 Who to Call ..................................................................................................10 To Learn..........................................................................................................11 To Excel ..........................................................................................................14 To Play .............................................................................................................17 For Community ............................................................................................22 Good to Know .............................................................................................23 To Unwind......................................................................................................24 To Thrive.........................................................................................................26 Business Directory ......................................................................................30 This book is published by The Southern Illinoisan and distributed through the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. All photos, unless otherwise noted, are by The Southern Illinoisan photo staff and are the property of The Southern Illinoisan. Reproduction or use herein in is strictly

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he Carbondale Chamber of Commerce proudly serves over 425 members from Carbondale and the surrounding communities. The Chamber offers a wide array of opportunities to our members. Each month there is usually at least three opportunities to meet potential clients, interact with other chamber members, and a chance to grow professionally. The Chamber of Commerce provides monthly membership meetings which are open to each of the over 1,000 contacts that represent our 425 members. These monthly luncheons provide opportunities to meet elected officials, learn about new initiatives at Southern Illinois University and within the City of Carbondale, professional speakers from subject matter experts, and much more. There are opportunities to be a luncheon sponsor at these monthly membership luncheons. As the sponsor you will have ten minutes to provide an overview of your business, introduce new products/services, and/or provide a general overview of your business/organization’s core business. Each month the Chamber offers Networking at Noon opportunities, typically held at a chamber member restaurant, where each person in attendance can provide a short presentation about their business, discuss common concerns among the group regarding a myriad of topics, and socialize and learn more about other members of the Chamber of Commerce. Quarterly, or more often, the chamber will host a Business After Hours event at a member’s location which provides an opportunity to interact with members from many different industries such as banking, restaurants, government, industry, real estate, automotive, education, nonprofits, and many more. These events are less formal and provide an open forum to interact over beverages and food to better get to know the other Chamber members and how they may be able to assist you in your business/ organization. The Annual Dinner and Awards Program, held in February, recognizes and honors businesses, organizations, and/or individuals in various categories. These include: Chamber Service Award—selected by the Chamber’s five most recent board chairs. This honor is given to a Chamber member who tirelessly serves, often without formal recognition. Keeping Arts in Business—Carbondale Community Arts recognizes an area business

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for its promotion of arts both in the workplace and in the community in general. Regional Business of the Year—The Chamber recognizes a business which may or may not be located in Carbondale, but whose impact is felt all across southern Illinois in terms of economic development, charitable support, and/or promotion of the region. Young Professional of the Year—This award recognizes a leader under the age of 40 who is already making a difference for his or her business and within our community. Business Leader of the Year—This award recognizes a person who cares not only for their own business, but also for the growth and success of others. Citizen of the Year—This award, which has been presented since 1961, is given to an individual who has dedicated his or her life to make Carbondale a better place to live and work. Business of the Year—This award recognizes one local establishment as business of the year. The Annual Dinner and Awards Program is supported by local organizations through contributions. These sponsorships may include Social Hour, Entertainment, Platinum, Trip Sponsor, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. A great advantage of being a member of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is

knowledge and information. The Chamber meets monthly with Southern Illinois University and the City of Carbondale to share information among the three entities, disseminate information to our constituencies, and provide a forum to discuss common issues, concerns, and upcoming events. Advocacy is one of the goals of the Carbondale Chamber as we want to represent our members’ views when appropriate. The Chamber does regular Email Blast updates to our members. These promote events, announce alerts from the health department and other agencies, and keeps members information on a variety of topics. These Email Blasts go to each contact on file from each chamber business/organization. Members may also request their own Email Blast, for a nominal fee, to promote an upcoming event, sale, or new products/ services. Volunteers are the lifeline of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. They provide their expertise, time, and energy to support the Chamber. They are involved in committees and a host of other initiatives. By being a volunteer members receive a WIN/WIN from their interaction with other volunteers and involvement in unique and

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interesting programs and services. The Chamber of Commerce has several committees for which members can provide leadership and volunteer their time. These include: Ambassadors—This group promotes new and existing businesses through ribbon cuttings, helping new members make connections within the community, and recruitment/ retention of chamber members. Saluki Pride—This committee promotes Southern Illinois University through support for the Athletics program and other campus groups. They annually support the Paw Print Painting project, the Saluki Pride Luncheon in August, and the Saluki Stay Scholarship for SIU students. Economic Development—The committee helps provide a forum to assist with economic development areas locally and through the region. Finance Committee—The Finance Committee meets to review financial matters of the Chamber. Annual Dinner Committee— Members of this committee help with the Annual Dinner and Awards Program each year in February. Golf Committee—This group is instrumental in supporting the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble held in June. Black Business Council—This

group provides support to Black chamber members who run businesses and organizations. Women’s Council—This group provides a forum for women to meet and help their businesses, organizations, and each individual grow. Leadership Carbondale— Annually the Chamber hosts individuals from Chamber member companies/organizations to engage in a series of sessions to help build future leaders in the area. The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is a leader within the group of southern Illinois Chamber Executives who meet to plan join efforts. One of these is the Shop Southern Illinois initiative that runs from October until December. Each chamber selects a week to promote shopping throughout southern Illinois. At the end of the week a drawing is conducted from shoppers. The winner receives a gift basket from area businesses and organizations. The Carbondale Chamber also supports Small Business Month and Small Business Saturday, the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The Chamber recognizes and promotes our small business members. Please get involved and help make a difference as we grow the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, support small business, and economic development in the region.

s Chair of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Board it is a pleasure to work with our over 400 members, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and others to ensure the work of the Chamber meets our mission to advance the interests of business and make Carbondale a great place to live, work, visit, play, and invest. Helping govern the Chamber is the Executive Committee which for 2021 is comprised of Pastor Christopher Swims of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Justin Zurlinden (Past Chair) of Keller Williams Realty, Jolene Falat (Treasurer) of First Mid Bank & Trust, Steve Quinn (Chair-Elect) of Samron, and myself (Chair) of Southern Illinois University Student Center. At Large Board Members of the Carbondale Chamber provide direction and oversight of the numerous chamber activities and funds. These members are: John Dosier of First Southern Bank, John Rathjen of Vogler Motor Co., Shane Carsrud of Banterra, Carolin Harvey retired from Southern Illinois University, Nic Skovgaard of Alter Ego, Al Taylor of SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, and Jason Chrzan of Keller’s Crossing at Stone Creek Golf Course. Three additional members representing our community partners are appointed to the Board of Directors. They are Mayor Mike Henry of the City of Carbondale, Chancellor Austin Lane of Southern Illinois University, and Principal Ryan Thomas of Carbondale Community High School. Election of new board members occur in November of each year. Any member of the Chamber may run for open board seats. We encourage you to consider becoming a candidate for the board, as we are always seeking new and innovative ideas for the work of the Chamber to reach of mission. In my opinion, the power of chamber membership is the networking opportunities, interaction with other members by becoming involved in our various committees and other work groups, and by attending our annual dinner and other special events. The return on your investment for your time and efforts can often be realized by the new contacts, new customers, and new learning realized from our various offerings throughout the year. Please understand, we take the business of the chamber seriously. We encourage your feedback and ideas. I hope to see you at our future events, seminars, annual dinners, and other functions.

Dr. Tena Bennett

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TENA BENNETT Chair of the Board Southern Illinois University

JUSTIN ZURLINDEN Past Chair Keller Williams Realty

CAROLIN HARVEY Retired / City Council, Mayor Pro Tempore

STEVE QUINN Chair Elect Northbridge Professional Technologies, Inc

JOLENE FALAT Treasurer First Mid Bank & Trust

CHRISTOPHER SWIMS Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

AL TAYLOR Memorial Hospital

NIC SKOVGAARD AlterEgo Marketing

JOHN DOSIER First Southern Bank JOHN RATHJEN Vogler Motor Co.

SHANE CARSRUD Banterra Bank JASON CHRZAN Keller’s Crossing at Stone Creek

APPOINTED MEMBERS‌ MAYOR MIKE HENRY Appointed/ City City of Carbondale

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CHANCELLOR AUSTIN LANE Appointed/ Univ. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

PRINCIPAL RYAN THOMAS Appointed/ CCHS Carbondale Community High School

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hat does a typical day, or a week, or month in Carbondale look like? Well, sometimes it is best to look at a year to see what keeps us hopping. The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce runs on a paid staff of two people. During the school year, we employ two Southern Illinois University (SIU) Interns at ten hours per week. They primarily work in the areas of graphic design, public relations, special events, and member outreach. Our Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Participants, and countless Volunteers help support and assist us through many efforts and activities. Despite the small numbers, together we are a mighty team. Member Businesses are our heartbeat. Members are included in print directories and other materials and listed and promoted online. We also send them referrals, provide training, and host member events. Member events include ten monthly Membership Luncheons, two Regional Chamber Luncheons, 12 Networking at Noon Lunches, six Round Pies / Straight Talk Lunches, six Business Builder Breakfasts, numerous Business After Hours, and many Ribbon Cuttings. We do our best to connect the business representatives and provide a place for them to promote themselves. In addition to these essential services, we are active in the community in a myriad of ways. The Chamber team works on a number of outside committees including Saluki Start-Up / Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Celebrate 618, Carbondale Halloween, City of Carbondale Job Fair, National Small Business Week Committee, Crime Stoppers, Southern Illinois University (SIU) 150th Birthday, Carbondale Proud, Fashion Week, Southern Illinois (SI) Made Expo, The American Heart Association Go Red for Women, Leadership Carbondale, The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In Event. We frequently work with Carbondale Main Street, Carbondale Tourism, Keep Carbondale Beautiful, Carbondale Park District, Green Earth, the City of Carbondale, and many other organizations to put on events or programs. We have had the opportunity for brainstorming on Trails, Outdoor Recreation, and Local Economy from Illinois Main Street. The Chamber is visible as a Representative of the Business Community. Some of the events attended include the Banterra Center Announcement, Meet the Mayor, Saluki Women’s Excellence Event, Progressive Patio Tour, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Gala, EmpowHER

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CARBONDALE: A PLACE TO BE INVOLVED Luncheon, Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, Grape Growers & Vintners Alliance Dinner, Saluki Athletics Logo Reveal, SIH Logo Reveal, Mayor’s Cup, Carbondale Community High School Awards Night, Southern Business Journal Leadership Breakfast, Veterans Honor Flight Check Presentation, Governor’s Press Conference at Walker’s Bluff, and the Economic Impact of Human Services Sector Report Release. The Chamber Co-Hosts a variety of off-site events with Carbondale Young Professionals including Hidden Gems at Route 51 Brewing, Music Bingo at Hanger 9, Speed Networking at Bandanna’s Bar-B-Que, and a Leadership Panel at Pagliai’s Pizza. The Chamber staff, along with the committee Chair, and its many volunteers serve as facilitators for Leadership Carbondale. In addition to assisting with the curriculum, we also help coordinate tours of area entities for the class. Maintaining the network of graduates of the Leadership Carbondale program is also a priority. We also provide speakers for a variety of groups such as Rotary Club, Professional Women’s Networking Group, Southern Illinois University Constituency Relations Committee, Study Circles Neighborhood Groups, Lions Club, College of Business Advisory Board, and Banterra Bank’s Life Scripts class. As mentioned, the Chamber employs two paid interns. Our office also hosts Participants from our LIFT Mentoring Program. We are a presenter for Jackson CEO (Creating Entrepreneur Opportunities); we are an investor in this youth development program. The SIU College of Business hosts Marketing U each year, and we present at the day-long student event. In partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment Security and Man-Tra-Con, we provided hands-on training for My Tax Illinois and other online programs. A monthly appearance on WDBX’s Talk of the Town is on the calendar. Additionally, our staff has appeared on Everything but the Kitchen Sink on WDBX, and Miller in the Morning on New Radio WJPF. We have also worked with Wither’s Radio. Our team has also made many television appearances on the KFVS-12 and WSIL-TV3. We were also part of a panel for live broadcast on NPR Illinois. We work closely with the Communications and Marketing teams of the City, SIH, SIU, and our Elected officials. Our staff works to continue to learn by attending training such as Workforce Development for Rural Communities, Illinois Manufacturing Association Seminar, Delta I-Fund, Delta Leadership Network Conference, Illinois Association 8

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of Chamber of Commerce Executives Training, Grant Writing Workshop for Apprenticeships, Jackson Growth Alliance Creative Placemaking, Enterprise Excellence, and the Building a Competitive Future workshop. The Chamber has an active role in welcoming prospective and returning students. We staff vendor booths and speak at SIU Open Houses, attend FFA Night, SIU Day, student move-in, and more. We coach at the student Etiquette Dinner. We serve as docents on tour buses for student groups, new staff, and current SIU employees. Our Saluki Pride committee paints Saluki Paws on area roadways and does all they can ‘paint the town maroon’ to boost Saluki Spirit. We meet monthly with the Chancellor and Mayor’s offices to learn how we can continue to partner in support of SIU. The Chamber attended the House Hearing of the funding of Higher Education. While the focus of the work of the Chamber is for the benefit of Carbondale businesses, we are also active at the regional level. Our team attends a Regional Chamber Directors Meeting each quarter. We co-host two luncheons and participate in many other Chambers’ Annual Banquets. The Chamber has also had a role in events in the greater Delta region, of which Southern Illinois is a part. Carbondale Chamber had a significant role in the Shop SI Efforts during the Holidays, serving as

social media coordinator. With a staff of two; Volunteers are crucial. Carbondale Chamber of Commerce VOLUNTEERS: • Call on Businesses to Promote Projects & Programs • Pick up Donations, Décor, and other needed Supplies • Make Outreach for New Memberships • Represent the Chamber to Media, on the News • Plan and Develop Programs • Represent the Chamber at Community Events • Paint Paw Prints on Streets • Act as a Welcome Face for Members • Serve as Mentors • Teach 100% of the Leadership Carbondale Curriculum • Speak and Present at reoccurring Events • Serve as Board Members, Chairs, and on Committees • Set-Up and Tear-Down at Events and Meetings • Make Follow-Up Phone Calls • Deliver Welcome Bags to New Residents • Provide Guidance to Other Members • Advocate for Businesses Without all the support, we would be unable to accomplish many of the things listed above. We bid them a hearty Thank You, and look forward to another great year serving the Carbondale business community, and the community at large.

CARBONDALE: A PLACE TO CALL HOME By Carbondale Mayor John “Mike” Henry

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arbondale leaders have long been focused on downtown developments. In recent years, we completed the first two phases of the Illinois Avenue Streetscape project, transforming the look of our downtown. An even more exciting and transformative project is the design of a regional transportation center that will sit in the heart of Carbondale! Architects are currently designing the Southern Illinois Multi Modal Station, which will include Amtrak and local bus services, and space for other amenities we may need. All of these Mayor Henry developments will funnel people to Carbondale, which is good news for all of our businesses in each corner of town! Over the past year, if one thing is certain, it’s that Carbondale businesses know how to adapt. Despite the struggles brought on by the pandemic, many existing Carbondale businesses grew, and new businesses opened. I am excited to share that there are a number of exciting projects taking shape in Carbondale. This includes the following: • Cedar Lake will soon receive muchneeded improvements at the boat launch. Grant funding from IDNR will allow the City to construct an accessible floating dock at the existing boat launch, install a floating dock for canoe and kayak use, install new restroom facilities, and build a picnic pavilion! • Park Improvements has been our labor of love. The City of Carbondale recently took over maintenance of Turley Park and Tatum Heights Park. City crews have spent nearly a year removing dead trees, repairing water fountains and bathrooms, and refurbishing a popular gazebo. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, Turley Park also has a new playground accessible for parents, grandparents, and children of all abilities! • Solar Installation – The City completed its installation of solar panels at three City-owned properties – the Civic Center, Public Safety Center, and Southeast Waste Water Treatment Plant. The new solar panels will provide approximately 1.875 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy to the City. (Pictured is an aerial view of the solar panels at the Public Safety Center) • As mentioned, the Southern Illinois Multi Modal Station will soon be built in downtown Carbondale. The City received more than $16.5 million dollars in grant funding from the US Department of Transportation and IDOT to build the regional transportation hub. This will transform public transportation services for all of southern Illinois! (Pictured is the preliminary design of the

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Southern Illinois Multi Modal Station) As far as new or expanding businesses, Bake Me Happy Food Co. recently announced they’ll be opening on the south side of Carbondale on South Illinois Avenue. This will be the dessert shops’ first physical location, and we couldn’t be more excited they chose Carbondale! • Jen’s Joe expanded and moved locations in Carbondale. They are now serving coffee and tea inside Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House. • Kat’s Krab and Go offers a unique dining experience. This restaurant is new to our downtown and serves a variety of seafood with your choice of sauce and seasoning. • Scooter’s Coffee is our newest edition to the west side of Carbondale! The drive-thruonly coffee shop offers espressos, smoothies, and breakfast food daily from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. • Starbucks opened a stand-alone store on East Main Street. The store offers a community room to accommodate local organizations that need a professional meeting space. • Smoothie King and T Mobile will soon open! Contractors are currently constructing both storefronts near the University Place Shopping Center on East Main Street. • OPTIONS at Brehm recently opened a new facility which will serve as a place for students with complex learning disabilities and differences to be supported in a collegiate atmosphere.

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This activity indicates that investors and business owners have confidence in Carbondale’s economy and business-friendly attitude. As I have said before, by working together, we are making Carbondale the place you and I, our children and grandchildren, are proud to call home. Sincerely,

John “ Mike” Henry Mayor of Carbondale, Illinois carbondalechamber.com

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CARBONDALE: A PLACE TO LEARN

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Elementary, and Jr. High school students are served by Carbondale Elementary District 95, Giant City School District 130, Unity Point Consolidated School District 140 and the DeSoto Community Consolidated School District 86. Carbondale Elementary District 95 serves students within most of the city limits. The Giant City and Unity Point districts serve students residing south of the Southern Illinois University campus. Nearby DeSoto, to the north of Carbondale, is served by Desoto School. Students from all four districts attend Carbondale Community High School District No. 165. Each district is administered by its own superintendent and board of education. CARBONDALE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 95 With more than 125 teachers and 30 support staff, Carbondale Elementary District 95 educates more than 1,300 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district is very proud of the rich cultural diversity of both its student and staff populations, which reflect that of the community as a whole. Many of the staff hold degrees at the master’s or doctoral level, and numerous teachers and specialists have been recognized on the state and national levels as outstanding educators. Facilities, curriculum, and programs are regularly evaluated to assure students are getting the best education possible. Students have regular access to computer laboratories and other technology, to make sure that they are ready to compete in today’s world. Education in the Carbondale Elementary School District is not all about books. Students have the opportunity to explore music, drama, career education, athletics, and foreign languages. Many students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including science and history fairs, fine arts, sports, environmental efforts, and more. The district has been honored with national awards for both students and teachers including recognition in history, science, math, and reading and distinguished performance in standardized testing. GIANT CITY SCHOOL Giant City School is located a few miles south of Carbondale off the Giant City Blacktop. Giant City School serves approximately 200 students in a rural,

family-style setting. Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to helping all students become well-rounded citizens. This quality elementary school provides a variety of opportunities for students and families from age two through the 8th grade. Giant City offers students an engaging environment that challenges their academic, creative, and intra-personal intelligence. Giant City’s high academic achievement for all students reflects our commitment to creating partnerships with our students and families. Each student benefits from the daily curriculum in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, and technology. In 2018, Giant City School was awarded as a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence School by the US Department of Education and the

Illinois State Board of Education. Giant City School was honored to be named among the top ½ of 1% of all schools in the nation! The Giant City Board of Education demonstrates a continued pursuit of excellence by supporting the district vision: “Inspiring Our Students.” Innovative technological upgrades are evident in every classroom, while Maker Spaces renovations are complete in the Media Center. Creative spaces such as these will let children experiment and invent and create. The Board of Education has worked consistently to maintain a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities for students in the arts, and athletics. The district offers an on-site daycare that works cooperatively with the Southern

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ducation is a cornerstone of Carbondale at all levels. Each educational institution, from prekindergarten to the university level, offers programs and opportunities to challenge, inspire, and equip students for success. A variety of school systems, both public and private, work to educate students.

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nationally ranked, and CCHS students have been state finalists in Speech and History Fair, Science Fair, Science/Engineering Team, and Skills USA. CCHS has produced National Scholastic Art winners four years in a row, and CCHS students have been named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team in three of the last five years.

PRIVATE EDUCATION

For families desiring a private or parochial education for their students, several options are available.

Region Early Childhood Program to provide wrap-around services. The district also offers after-school care for school-age students, as well as student care for our community at large, during the summer months. Giant City benefits from several positive communities and parent-led organization partnerships such as Southern Illinois Healthcare, the SIU School of Medicine, the Jackson County Health Department, our own Giant City School Progress Association, and Booster Club. These collaborations extend and enrich the environment provided for our students and families. Giant City feels a strong sense of commitment to our educational mission and is thankful to be a part of such a fantastic community in the Southern Illinois area. DESOTO COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #86 The DeSoto Community Consolidated School District #86, better known as DeSoto Grade School (DGS), is a feeder school district to CCHS District 165. The size of DGS makes it an attractive school for many families. There are less than 20 students per class on average. This ideal student to teacher ratio allows students to get excellent hands-on, individualized instruction from 20 certified staff members. The nearly 200 students in grades K-8 have direct access to Chromebooks in a 1:1 environment. In addition to their core classes, DGS students also have opportunities to receive instruction on drones, 3-D printing, gardening, iPad apps, fine arts, and more. The school’s athletic teams, band, chorus, and Beta club all compete at high levels and represent the district well in their extra-curricular efforts. Teaching students to be problemsolvers and critical thinkers, on their way to becoming productive citizens, is the 12

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goal of DeSoto Grade School. This is all accomplished in a caring, loving educational environment daily. UNITY POINT ‌Unity Point offers nearly 700 students pre-k through eighth grade with opportunities to access challenging and current curricula in language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, music, and technology. The district fosters student independent learning lead by dedicated staff with access to resources in both print and technology. Each classroom teacher delivers their instruction through a differentiated approach to learning that best meets students and their individual educational needs. In our current school improvement process, we have set our goals of continuous improvement in both student achievement and whole-child progress. We strongly believe ALL students can learn, and therefore focus on both academic achievement and responsive teaching as the means to ensure the success of our students. CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165 The success of Carbondale Community High School students and alumni has earned the school recognition and respect as one of Illinois’ top institutions year after year. The most recent graduating class included 34 Illinois State Scholars, 1 National Merit Commended honorees and 2 National Merit Finalists. Graduating seniors earned over $3,000,000 in scholarships to attend 40 universities, as well as pursuing opportunities in the US Army, US Navy, and US Air Force. CCHS offers ten Advanced Placement (AP) and sixteen dual credit courses. The music program has been a Top 3 State Finalist for nine years in a row (winning the State Championship in 2014.) The Scholar Bowl and Physics teams are

BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Since 1982, Brehm Preparatory School has been empowering students with learning disabilities and differences to recognize and optimize their potential throughout their lives. Brehm’s caring, highly qualified faculty and staff welcome students in grades 6 through 12 into a dynamic new learning environment brimming with optimism. Working quickly to break down barriers, build trust, and rebuild self-confidence, they embrace students in a nurturing environment where each child feels accepted and supported. This holistic experience produces students with the tools, skills, and confidence to become effective self-advocates and independent learners able to succeed in school, find fulfilling careers, and lead balanced multi-faceted lives. CARBONDALE NEW SCHOOL Carbondale New School is a privately owned and operated school offering quality, progressive education for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. For more than 30 years, Carbondale New School has offered small class sizes which allow children to learn at their own pace. A strong sense of community among faculty, students and parents is a hallmark of the school, which maximizes students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

HIGHER EDUCATION

JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE John A. Logan College is an openadmission, comprehensive community college designed to provide high-quality, affordable educational opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds. Located just minutes east of Carbondale, JALC offers a variety of degree programs in both traditional baccalaureate transfer and occupational programs. John A. Logan College is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) for its dual credit program and designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE2Y) to promote higher education for a growing number of students interested in information assurance and cybersecurity. A particular focus on retraining and continuing education make JALC a leader in adult education.

The college serves most of Jackson and Williamson counties as well as parts of three other area counties. Nearly 4,000 students enroll at John A. Logan College each year. John A. Logan College traditionally has one of the lowest tuition rates in Illinois and offers approximately 66 degrees and certifications. Articulation agreements with several universities make transferring credits easy, and scholarship programs, as well as other forms of financial aid, ensure that quality education is affordable.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY More than 220,000 alumni throughout the United States and 126 countries around the globe can’t be wrong. Over more than 150 years, Southern Illinois University has grown from a small teachers’ college to one of the nation’s top comprehensive public research universities. Today SIU is home to nearly 15,000 students from around the world with the goal of quality education at an affordable cost. The University offers a

myriad of degree programs leading to associate’s, bachelor’s, masters, doctoral and specialist degrees from eight colleges, a law school, and a medical school. Academic programs include programs in agriculture, art, aviation, business, computer science, education, engineering, forestry, history, journalism, mortuary science, music, radio-television, recreation, science and more — more than 200 majors in all. Extensive student work and research opportunities, study abroad programs, internships and an extern program, which places undergraduates with alumni for oneweek mini-internships, give students realworld experience in their chosen fields. Students at SIU excel, both in their chosen fields and also in intercollegiate competitions. From moon-buggy design and cardboard boats to national championship aviation teams and debate squads, the University and its students are recognized for academic excellence. One of the missions of the University is a commitment to the region. Cooperative efforts between SIU and the community benefit both students and residents. The University serves as a training ground for business leaders; faculty members often consult and advise local business owners and civic leaders and graduates offer a steady pool of talented and trained workers. The economic impact of SIU cannot be downplayed, nor can the role the institution plays in the community as a center for performing arts, culture, and recreation. carbondalechamber.com

CARBONDALE: A PLACE TO EXCEL

outhern Illinois University’s welcoming reputation extends to the Carbondale community. Whether you’re new to our friendly college town or have been here for years, you’ll find lots to do thanks to your proximity to a major university. From theater to concerts to athletic events, there’s always something happening at SIU. Community members can work out at the Student Recreation Center, explore the outdoors at Touch of Nature Environmental Center, take a class, or benefit from a range of services – including legal, dental hygiene and speech and language clinics. Children can expand their horizons through a variety of summer camps on campus. Learn more at forthecommunity.siu.edu.

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SIU has evolved since its 1869 founding, and it continues to re-envision itself based on the changing needs of students, employers, and communities. SIU is focusing on interdisciplinary academic programs in areas such as sustainability, healthcare, cybersecurity, and fermentation science as well as strong core programs in business, science, education, the humanities, and social sciences. Programs in agriculture, fine and performing arts, media, health and human services, law, engineering, and transportation are also among the university’s comprehensive academic offerings. The university’s goal is to ensure that graduates have both the professional skills they need to succeed in their field and the communication, cultural, and leadership skills they need to succeed in our global society. As a research university, students also benefit from opportunities to discover new knowledge and flex their creative muscles with guidance from nationally and internationally recognized faculty mentors. SIU faculty members are known for their work in energy, rehabilitation, nutrition, cancer, crop management, consumer behavior, and much, much more. The university combines its research strengths to address some of society’s most pressing challenges and work to translate these intellectual advances to contribute to the economic prosperity of Southern Illinois. Students can develop their research and creative projects, as well. The university awards grants to support promising student projects and will provide tools to explore new ideas.

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UNITY POINT MISSION STATEMENT The Unity Point School, our students, our families, and our wider communities embrace the mission to build upon our strong academic standards by providing all students an intellectual, emotional, and social climate that is safe and challenging. Through our varied backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge we model and create an environment for lifelong learning.

UNITY POINT VISION STATEMENT In an effort to fulfill our mission, the Unity Point learning community recognizes and therefore treats individuals as unique and capable of reaching their fullest potential. Therefore.... • Students will demonstrate a responsibility to their individual learning readiness for challenging work, and a respect for one another.

UNITY POINT BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe.... ....all students have the capability to learn. ....in a safe school environment. ....faculty and staff provide lifetime influences to empowerstudentsto become productive and responsible members of society. ....inefficientuseofresourcesand fiscal responsibility to the community.

Thank you for your interest in Unity Point School. On behalf of the school board and administration, I want to welcome you to our district and encourage you to learn more about the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, students and community. Unity Point boasts unique opportunities for students in academics, extracurricular and cultural activities embracing the whole child approach to learning. Our district serves students from nearly 13 different counties representing 11 different languages. Students within Unity Point School District cannot avoid experiencing educational opportunities that are reflective of the world they will experience throughout life. Our Board of Education is committed to high quality instruction, to strong district leadership that is courageous, to providing a safe and secure learning environment, and to sustaining a culture that produces valued results. We believe in the whole child and that ALL students can and must learn! I personally invite you to visit Unity Point School so you may become acquainted with our administration, faculty and staff and experience the engaging environment available for the students in our school community.

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John Jackson, a professor at SIU since 1969, holds a copy of “Southern Illinois University at 150 Years,” the book that he edited commemorating the university’s 150th anniversary.

CAMPUS LIFE

SIU continues to develop living-learning communities that bring together students who share similar majors or interests. Each community is unique, allowing students, faculty, and staff to tailor their on-campus living and academic experience. Students can also participate in traditions like the Cardboard Boat Regatta and Watermelon Fest, take in outdoor concerts or movies, jog around Campus Lake, be a part of events like Saluki Con, a sci-fi and comic book convention, or relax and study in the Student Center or Morris Library. They can join one of more than 275 student-run organizations. They can use the climbing wall at the Student Recreation Center or hike at nearby Giant City State Park or the Shawnee National Forest. The university will continue to build a robust campus life – and also engage students in the Carbondale community through volunteer service, internships, and the area’s vibrant live music scene.

MISSION MEETS ACTION

SIU is focused on fulfilling the promise of its mission statement: SIU embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity, and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally-ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst, we create and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve our communities, and transform lives. SIU is undertaking an ambitious revitalization of everything it does while retaining its reputation as a university that welcomes students and faculty from all backgrounds and around the world. SIU is also a place that is deeply interconnected to its community and region, inviting community members to 16

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engage in the life of the university. Any member of the Carbondale community can be considered an honorary Saluki, even if

they never attended SIU. So, if you feel at home in Carbondale, join the pack. You’re always welcome.

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arbondale offers many vibrant and unique opportunities for entertainment throughout the year. Due to the unusual and unpredictable circumstances of 2020, it is uncertain whether these otherwise annual events will be held. Interested parties should visit event websites and social media for more information. Additionally, the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce event calendar (www. carbondalechamber.com/events/) will be updated as information is received.

SPRING International Festival

www.studentcenter.siu.edu Celebrate the diversity, inclusiveness and the cultural wealth of Southern Illinois University and the Carbondale Community with a week full of events from the Parade of Flags, International Food Fair and the Cultural Show. International Festival typically occurs in the first full week of February.

Valentine’s Day Craft Fair

www.studentcenter.siu.edu Show your loved one how much you care with a hand-made gift purchased at this oneday affair at the SIU Student Center featuring jewelry, art, and crafts. The Craft Shop holds three annual Craft Sales at the SIU Student Center: The Family Weekend Craft Sale, Holiday Craft Sale, and Valentine’s Day Craft Sale. Craft vendors from the community have come together over the last 30 years at these events to sell their professional and quality hand-made wares. All Craft Sales are open to the public.

A ribbon cutting for Touch of Nature Trails at Southern Illinois University was held May 1st. The recreational trails are open for bikers and hikers.

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

www.carbondalechamber.com Celebrate success in our community with Carbondale Chamber’s Annual Banquet at the SIU Student Center on the third Friday in February.

Big Muddy Film Festival

www.bigmuddyfilm.com Every February, films of all genres and styles are screened at this annual festival held at various locations throughout Southern Illinois.

Carbondale Classic

www.carbondalemainstreet.com Putt-putt your way around downtown Carbondale every March at nine eateries and bars on the third weekend in March.

Outside The Box Music Festival

www.cola.siu.edu/music/festivals-camps/festivals/ outside-the-box/ This week-long annual music festival, centered around SIU, showcases the extraordinary talent

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Saluki Family Weekend invites parents and guests to visit campus and take part in fun festivities.

found in Southern Illinois. Many concerts and events are free and open to the public. This festival typically occurs in March.

Egg Hunt Extravaganza

www.cpkd.org Experience the joy and laughter from scores of children on the hunt for Easter Bunny eggs at Evergreen Park just before Easter.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

www.conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/ cardboard-boat-regatta.php Catch the Saluki spirit, family fun, and creativity every April as hand-made human-powered boats made of corrugated cardboard traverse a 200-yard course on Southern Illinois University’s Campus Lake.

Civil Service Council Flea Market

www.cscouncil.siu.edu A spring tradition that takes place every April, the yard sale attracts hundreds of vendors and thousands of bargain hunters. Reserve a space to sell your treasures or browse and buy others one-of-a-kind merchandise.

Farmers Markets:

Carbondale Farmers’ Market of Carbondale: www.farmersmarketcarbondale.com Community Farmers Market: www.carbondalemarket.com Humpday Farmers Market: www.humpdayfarmersmarket.com Experience locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants fresh from the fields and hand-made crafts Saturday mornings at the Westown Shopping Center, April through November and indoors at 18

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Carbondale Community High School, December through March. The HumpDay Farmers Market takes place on Wednesdays at the intersection of Washington and Jackson Streets.

Fourth Friday Fairs

www.carbondalemainstreet.com Head downtown for free live music, crafts, kids’ activities, a food court and lots of family-friendly fun on the Fourth Friday of May through October.

CarbondALE Brew Fest

www.carbondalemainstreet.com This Main Street Carbondale festival partners with

SIU Fermentation Science Institute and Southern Illinois Brewers to feature brews from all over the U.S., including local and neighboring states breweries. The Fest typically takes place on the first Friday in May.

Memorial Day at Woodlawn Cemetery

Honor the past service of our veterans, near and far, at a special ceremony on Memorial Day at Woodlawn Cemetery where the very first memorial service was held in Illinois.

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SUMMER Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble

www.carbondalechamber.com Get out of the office for a day of networking and fun at our annual Chamber Golf Scramble, held on the first Friday in June at a member golf course.

Brown Bag Concert Series

www.carbondalemainstreet.com Bring your own lunch and enjoy free live music at the historic Carbondale Pavilion downtown at noon on Wednesdays in May, June, and July

Southern Illinois Music Festival

www.sifest.com Musicians from all over the world gather in May and June for more than 30 orchestral music, chamber music, jazz, opera, and ballet performances throughout Southern Illinois.

Celebrate 618

www.celebrate618.com This multiple-day summer festival is a collaborative effort between Carbondale Tourism and several nonprofits to celebrate all things 618

Sunset Concert Series

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July from 7 – 9 p.m. Concert locations alternate between Shryock Auditorium, Turley Park and Washington Street.

McLeod Summer Playhouse

www.playhouse.siu.edu The professional arm of the SIU Department of Theater, the Summer Playhouse brings top-notch productions to Carbondale at the

McLeod Theater in June and July.

Independence Day Fireworks

www.explorecarbondale.com Celebrate our nation’s independence with Carbondale’s annual fireworks display. It’s recognized as one of the largest in the area. The exhibition takes place on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

FALL Saluki Family Weekend

www.familyweekend.siu.edu It’s a family affair, and you’re invited! Families, Parents, and guests are encouraged to attend and take part in the fun festivities. Go Dawgs!

Family Weekend Craft Fair

www.studentcenter.siu.edu Show your loved one how much you care with a hand-made gift purchased during Family Weekend featuring jewelry, art, and crafts. The Craft Shop holds three annual Craft Sales at the SIU Student Center: The Family Weekend Craft Sale, Holiday Craft Sale, and Valentine’s Day Craft Sale. Craft vendors from the community have come together over the last 30 years at these events to sell their professional and quality hand-made wares. All Craft Sales are open to the public.

Rotary Club of Carbondale (Breakfast Group) Community Yard Sale

http://www.carbondalebreakfastrotary.org Find great treasures, or sell a few of your own, at this annual community-wide rummage sale in September.

The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race

www.carbondalepumpkinrace.com/ Ready, Set, Go! Pumpkin racers take to the Mill Street Underpass for this new tradition. Build your own pumpkin racer or just come watch the thrills and spills as the gourds go downhill on the Saturday closest to Halloween.

Homecoming at SIU

www.homecoming.siu.edu Show your Saluki Spirit and Pride! Celebrate homecoming week. This year’s events will feature a Block Party, Concert, Parade, Tailgate, and Saluki Football.

The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race

Murdale Safe Halloween

http://carbondalehalloween.com/ Carbondale Safe Halloween Family event will be held on Oct. 27th at Murdale Shopping center will feature inflatables, food concession (bison burgers/ hotdogs), hayrides, Murdale Trick or Treat, Pumpkin Racers assistance, flash mob and more. Event proceeds go to Carbondale Crime Stoppers and Carbondale Boys & Girls Club.

Carbondale Halloween

http://carbondalehalloween.com/ Carbondale Halloween is a 2-day event. Friday’s activities will include a Pumpkin Glow, Jack-OLantern trail hike, outdoor movie, and Fourth Friday Fair. Saturday’s events will consist of a Monster Dash 5K Race, a Downtown Trick or Treat, The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race, and Live Music/Entertainment on Washington Street.

WINTER Saluki Comic Con

https://studentcenter.siu.edu/eclipsecon Comic-Con is back!! Southern Illinois University

will be hosting the “Saluki Comic-Con” in conjunction with Saluki Family Weekend. It will feature special guests, a wide array of vendors, artists, film screenings, gaming tournaments, and much more.

Holiday Craft Fair

www.studentcenter.siu.edu This two-day Craft Fair held at the SIU Student Center will feature over 100 vendors from the Southern Illinois area showcasing quality handmade art and craftworks. The Craft Shop holds three annual Craft Sales at the SIU Student Center: The Family Weekend Craft Sale, Holiday Craft Sale, and Valentine’s Day Craft Sale. Craft vendors from the community have come together over the last 30 years at these events to sell their professional and quality hand-made wares. All Craft Sales are open to the public

Lights Fantastic Parade

http://lightsfantasticparade.com/ Gather downtown for Carbondale’s annual lighted holiday parade. Enjoy marching bands, lighted floats and a visit from Santa Claus on the first Saturday in December!

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have an awesome view of downtown, if that is what you are looking for. My office is in the Historic Train Depot in the center of Carbondale. I am walking distance to Southern Illinois University, so many locallyowned restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and places to pass the time on your walk…so let’s take a walk of my Top Ten List for Visiting Carbondale: Cole 10. Have a Dairy Queen snack in one of less than 40 original historic Dairy Queen drive up buildings left in the US. Have an ice cream, but if you want to have the Carbondale experience, eat on the “front porch” of one of our oldest businesses. We will make room. 9. Arrive on Amtrak. Ok, I may be out of order in our trip here, but the railroad (sometimes quite loud) serves Carbondale very well with three trains to-and-from Chicago each day. The train goes other places too…see Amtrak.com for details. I will say it’s a relaxing way to travel and our newest hotel in downtown Carbondale, the Hilton Home2Suites is just across the street. 8. Take a bike ride! Getting back on

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track here (get it? Railroad tracks…bike tracks? Is that a joke) We have a great biking community with three long-standing, locally-owned bike shops in the center of our downtown. Carbondale is a great place to own and ride a bicycle. To learn more about trails and fix-it stations, visit bikecarbondale.com. 7. Pick a park. Any park. We has nine great parks throughout the City and surrounding area. 6. Okay that took us outside of downtown. Our walk made me just want to sit down and enjoy a cold beverage…but luckily, we have several downtown watering holes. Whether you are looking for an excellent Bloody Mary (The Cellar), live music (The Hangar 9), friendly faces (PK’s) a cold beer or shot of whiskey (Buckwater Brew Works & Whiskey House) we have something for everyone. Check out carbondalemainstreet.com for a comprehensive list. 5. Catch a show at the Varsity Center. The Varsity Center is a historic movie theatre featuring live music and theater, old movies, and good times. 4. Grab a bite. You must be hungry by now. We have GREAT restaurants in Carbondale. If you want deep dish pizza, get Quatro’s. Vegan? Longbranch Café and Bakery. Date

night? Global Gourmet, Underground Public House, or Keeper’s Quarters. Diner food? Asian? Coffee? Sweet treats? We have a list for everyone! 3. Take a walk. WAIT! We are on a walk. No, but seriously, our downtown is pretty walkable. We also have public transportation in the form of busses, taxis, Uber, etc. But our small town with big amenities is easy to get around. 2. Entertain Yourself! Downtown Carbondale has so many public events, free live concerts, and other entertainment, take advantage while you are here. It would be a shame to miss a Brown Bag Concert, Friday Night Fair, or Lights Fantastic Parade…for more information see the events section of this publication. 1. Stay awhile, take more than one day to explore downtown Carbondale. There are so many fabulous views to be had. I’m so lucky I have the view I do. Meghan Cole is the Executive Director of Carbondale Main Street, an organization dedicated to the improvement and promotion of downtown Carbondale. You can reach her at 618-529-8040 or at www.carbondalemainstreet.com

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isa Ellis, executive director for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, didn’t know the organization’s annual conference in late February would be one of the last large events she would host. In the months that followed, the novel coronavirus spread through Illinois, canceling events and closing businesses. Ellis and the IGGVA staff continue to push their project to make rosé Illinois’ official state wine, and “unite” the industry with a common product. They are doing so in unique ways in the era of COVID-19 — including a virtual wine tasting recently hosted for hospitality industry professionals and media from across the state. For the tasting, I received four local wines from a friendly delivery driver who handed me a hefty box at my home. Inside were four wines sent by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, including a Chambourcin Rosé from August Hill Winery in Utica, a Flyaway Rosé from Kite Hill Vineyards in Carbondale, an Estate Rosé from Walker’s Bluff in Carterville and a Rosato from Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass. Attached was a note from Ellis and Brad Beam, the enology specialist for the IGGVA, welcoming participants to the organization’s first virtual wine tasting, along with some

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simple instructions on chilling the wines and suggestions for pairing. “Should you desire to pair your wines with food, we have the following recommendations: shellfish, especially shrimp (...) barbecue, burgers and pizza; or spicy Asian and Mexican cuisine,” the note said. I didn’t have to look further than the first line. I decided to make a fresh shrimp ceviche — a Latin seafood dish that is said to have originated in Peru, typically made from fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juice. I followed a recipe from food blog “Dinner at the Zoo” with some slight modifications. I split the recipe in half after questioning if I could eat 2 pounds of shrimp on my own. After logging into Zoom — a video conferencing platform that has gained traction during the pandemic — I was greeted by Ellis and Beam. The pair explained their push to popularize rosé, the history of wine in Illinois and the impact of the industry before dividing the group into smaller rooms for the wine tasting. Beam said there has been a winery boom through the state, with the number of wineries roughly doubling in the last 10 to 15 years and now racking up to about 165 tasting rooms in Illinois. But, in speaking about the beginnings of the rosé project,

Beam noted the grapes grown in northern Illinois and Southern Illinois are unique. “One of the challenges we have as an industry in Illinois is trying to find something that everybody can do and do really really well,” Beam said. He said the group talked about different wine styles about five years ago and the organization ended up picking rosé because Illinois’ grapes “make amazing rosé wine” no matter where in Illinois the winemaker is located. After picking a style of wine, the IGGVA began accepting entries into a rosé staterecognition program through a series of meetings in which there are tastings among peers and professionals to assess each submission, according to Beam. Each subsequent year since the program’s inception, there have been roughly 20 wines submitted with the majority being accepted into the program. To be accepted into the program, a wine can’t be too dark in color, must have fresh fruit and floral aromas, have no faults in the wine, must be 100% Illinois-grown, more than 75% of the wine has to come from red or gray grapes, and it must be crisp and refreshing. Illinois rosé wine has won accolades from across the country, including recognitions in the “Experience Rosé” contest — an

international rosé-only wine competition held annually in California. “They heard about what we were doing with the signature rosé style to unite the industry around and they got very excited,” Beam said. He said while initially, some may have believed the Illinois wines wouldn’t stand out in the competition, that was far from the case. In 2018, the first year the organization entered the contest, all of the Illinois wines placed silver or above and four received gold or double gold award designations, according to Beam. He said when he attempts to sneak in a French wine in blind taste tests and for the casual consumer, they often express they love Illinois wines just as much, if not more, than their European counterparts.

HISTORY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

The wine industry in Illinois has a storied history dating back to the 1850s, according to Ellis. She adds there was a decline after the Great Depression because vintners began pulling their grapes out of the fields to make way for different crops that would be more beneficial at the time. Ellis said Illinois was boasting 12 wineries in the state in the late ‘70s, but since has boomed to 165 tasting rooms — which are in a combination of vineyards and wineries. About 278,000 individuals made over 900,000 trips to Illinois wineries and vineyards last year, according to the 2019 Illinois Wine Economic Impact Study by John Dunham & Associates, which was commissioned by the IGGVA. “In addition to spending in the wineries and vineyards on wine, food, events, etc., these people spent an estimated $1.09 billion in the Illinois economy,” according to the study. The economic activity created by the visitors directly generates about 5,700 full-time jobs — paying about $167 million in wages and benefits while contributing $381.4 million in economic activity to the state. With the goal in mind to bring awareness to Illinois wineries, the IGGVA launched an interactive map where wineseekers can find tasting rooms close to them, at illinoiswine.com/visit-a-winery. No matter what is thrown at Illinois winemakers — a global pandemic included — Beam said the industry has been welcoming throughout the years and willing to help one another in tough times. “The spirit of our winemakers (...) hasn’t changed a bit,” Beam said. “They’re very open, they’re very sharing, there’s very much a sense of community.”

between Jackson and Union counties, was designated as a American Viticultural Area in December 2006 — the first in Illinois. An AVA is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States. Wineries in Southern Illinois have also participated in the Illinois Rosé project in bringing together the industry with fellow winemakers across the state. Brandy Nance, executive director of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, said rosé is a good unifier because it’s something everyone can make with the grapes they grow. “This rosé project is really a great way to get together and say how we can make the best rosé possible whether it’s chambourcin, or cabernet franc or another grape from another region,” Nance said. She said throughout Southern Illinois, and within the wine trail especially, there is “a really great group of people that have a giant passion for wine.” Scott Albert, winemaker at Kite Hill Vineyards in Carbondale, said the key

to success in their Flyaway Rosé wine is harvesting grapes earlier in the season because it “preserves acidity” and has more citrus in the aroma versus a later harvest where you “get cherry and strawberry-like characters.” “I think part of the thing about rosé that’s so fun is that it’s really refreshing, and it’s light, and it’s great when it’s hot outside,” Albert said. “I think that earlier picking on it lends itself a little better to that type of wine for that kind of occasion.” Nance said Southern Illinois wineries have brought in people from as far as New Zealand, and the recognition local wineries have received for their rosé in contests has helped. “We are really blessed right here as a region to have a lot of award-winning vineyards and wineries but there is so much to do and so much to see here,” she said. “We’re really making a name for ourselves here in Southern Illinois.”

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arbondale is the recognized regional leader for healthcare in Southern Illinois. Combining an exceptional level of community commitment and providing an array of specialized health care professionals, residents receive stateof-the-art medical treatment and illness prevention. SIH, a not-for-profit health system, is the region’s second-largest employer with approximately 3,800 physicians, nurses and employees. Headquartered in Carbondale, SIH operates SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro and SIH Herrin Hospital and many outpatient facilities including the Center for Medical Arts in Carbondale and the SIH Cancer Institute in nearby Carterville. With a commitment to caring that goes well beyond the walls of the hospitals, SIH works with other facilities and programs in the region to improve processes that best help patients. They also share in a vast array of charitable and civic causes that center around their mission of improving the health and well-being of all people in the communities they serve.

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SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, a 162-bed facility, is the regional leader in tertiary, high-level services for heart, brain, spine, obstetrics, cancer and roboticassisted surgery. At time of publication, the hospital was also in pursuit of earning Level II trauma center designation. SIH Prairie Heart Institute is headquartered on the hospital campus. Services cover the gamut of heart issues with 10 cardiologists and two cardiothoracic surgeons. The depth and breadth of the team allows Prairie to specialize in a comprehensive list of services including open-heart and vascular surgery, minimally invasive heart valve replacement and other interventional heart and vascular procedures for arrhythmias, chest pain and management of chronic cardiac conditions such as heart failure. The SIH Brain and Spine Institute in Carbondale allows a collective approach to caring for the complex issues of brain and spine. Neurosurgeons, neurologists, stroke specialists, and pain management physicians are all under one roof to allow a cooperative approach to patient care. The program is nationally recognized for its stroke care, and the facility is considered a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The Birthing Center at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is a long-standing service of excellence in Southern Illinois, with more than 2,000 babies born each 26

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year. The facility has the region’s only Level II Plus Special Care Nursery for babies with intensive care needs. It also houses the area’s only dedicated pediatric unit. Although situated in Carterville, the SIH Cancer Institute is a service of SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Taking the different elements of the cancer care model, some of which were located at the hospital, the program is now under one beautiful outpatient roof, nestled against the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Here patients receive coordinated cancer treatments in a facility that was created in large part to the generous support of the Southern Illinois community. Also, SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is a teaching hospital, offering on-the-job training to family medicine residents and sports medicine fellows through Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The hospital, parent company SIH, and SIU School of Medicine collaborate to strengthen and expand rural health opportunities. The entities broke ground on a 40,000 square foot family medicine and teaching facility adjacent to the hospital on June 2018. The facility will open in mid-August 2019.

The Center for Medical Arts is SIH’s multi-specialty physician clinic located on the west side of Carbondale. It includes SIH Medical Group specialists in allergy and immunology; family and internal medicine; geriatrics; rheumatology; pediatrics; urology; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and gastroenterology. The facility features on-site lab and imaging; outpatient surgeries are performed at the adjacent Physicians’ Surgery Center. For conditions requiring immediate attention, patients are welcome at the Walk In Clinic where no appointment is necessary.

SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE

Shawnee Health Service operates multiple health centers in Carbondale. Shawnee Health Care, Carbondale, at 400 S. Lewis Lane, offers family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and chronic disease management. Shawnee Health Care, Same Day offers convenient walk-in care with day, evening, and weekend hours. Shawnee Health Care, Dental, located next door, offers general and pediatric dental services. Terrier Care, a school health center, is located at Carbondale Community High School and serves children of all ages and their parents, faculty, and staff of District 95. Shawnee Health Care, OB/GYN, is a full- service women’s health medical facility, located at 101 S. Wall Street. These centers accept all forms of payment, offer sliding fee discounts, and provide free enrollment assistance in Marketplace Insurance and Medicaid.

JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Jackson County Health Department is dedicated to promoting health, preventing illness, protecting the environment, and preparing for emergencies. As such, the health department focuses on both individual services (things like immunizations and case management) as well as community services (such as disease surveillance and control). Through its own efforts and in collaboration with community partners, JCHD works to make the entire county, including Carbondale, healthy and fit. For more information, please visit www. jchdonline.org.

SIU STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Southern Illinois University’s Student Health Center is a 75,000-square-foot ambulatory health care facility – one of the largest in the nation – that has maintained AAAHC accreditation since 1996. They provide centralized and coordinated medical care by facilitating partnerships between individual students and their health care teams. They use multiple professional disciplines to promote holistic health and comprehensive medical care as the student’s medical home away from home. Student Health Services offers prescription and allergy injections, immunizations, health education, in house laboratory services, confidential HIV testing, reproductive consultation including contraception, specialty consultation referral, treatment and screening for STDs, and women’s and men’s health care.

NEURORESTORATIVE

NeuroRestorative’s flagship location in Carbondale, Illinois, is located across from Southern Illinois University, which provides a unique opportunity for collaborative research efforts and, for some participants,

reintegration into post-secondary education. Founded in 1977, NeuroRestorative Carbondale was the first dedicated afterhospital rehabilitation program in the country for people with brain injury and has continued as a leader in the field for more than 30 years. We offer a continuum of care in nearly 30 community-based settings throughout Carbondale, including single-family homes, supported apartments, day treatment centers, and workshops, schools, and more. Through this continuum and range of program locations, we can help adults, children, and adolescents at all stages of post-acute rehabilitation. http://www.neurorestorative.com/statelocation/carbondale/

CENTERSTONE

Centerstone offers a full range of mental health services, substance use treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities services for children, adults, and families. They are located close to home with offices in Marion, West Frankfort, and in Carbondale at 2307 S. Illinois Avenue. Clients enter into services at Centerstone through the Open Access Assessment, which is offered on a walk-in basis MondayFriday from 8am-3pm. Clients with private insurance or Medicare should call to schedule a time when a paneled assessor is available: 855-608-3560. Plan to allow 1.5 to 2 hours for a therapeutic assessment and discussion of your goals and plans. Through Open Access, clients have access to care with issues such as: • Anger management • Anxiety or stress • Divorce or separation • Depression • Grief and loss • Parenting issues • Postpartum depression • Relationship problems

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• Substance use or addiction • Trauma Counseling services utilize a variety of services and supports, including: • The age-appropriate mental health of substance use assessments • Psychiatric services • Art and Play therapy • Community-based services (including at schools) • Family Support • Individual or group counseling • Residential and housing services • Services for adults with intellectual disabilities • Linkage and referral to other services • Trauma-informed care Crisis assessments are also given on a walk-in basis anytime the office is open (typically 8am-5pm). After hours, Centerstone crisis counselors work in hospital ERs to ensure access and linkage to psychiatric supports, and in-patient hospitalization, if necessary. Centerstone is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. We provide mental health and substance abuse treatment, education and support to communities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and additionally offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities life skills development, employment and housing services. Nationally, we have specialized programs for service members, veterans, and their loved ones, and develop employee assistance programs for businesses of all sizes. Our research institute improves behavioral healthcare through research and technology, and our foundation secures philanthropic resources to support our work. For more information, visit www.centerstone.org.

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ADVANCING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND DO BUSINESS. OVERVIEW

SI Now serves as a regional hub for economic development and a unified voice for the 17 southern counties of Illinois to advance our region as a great place to live, work, and do business. SI Now’s work focuses on supporting existing businesses, attracting and expanding business, developing our workforce and educational programs, and elevating perceptions of our region. This work has a positive ripple effect for citizens, business owners, communities, and local governments in Southern Illinois. For Southern Illinois citizens, attracting new businesses creates jobs, opportunities for upward economic mobility, and opportunities for new products and services – all of which would improve overall well-being and quality of life. For Southern Illinois business owners, increasing the region’s population and attracting new businesses provides additional clients or patrons as well as an overall increase in the region’s average discretionary spending. Finally, increasing the region’s population expands the tax base for local governments, and in turn, stabilizes or reduces tax burdens on citizens and businesses. Although the return on investment for SI Now’s work may not always be immediate, a strategic regional initiative focused on long-term economic success will ultimately create opportunities for better livelihoods, health, and well-being for us all.

HISTORY

Shortly after assuming the position of Chancellor at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in August 2017, Dr. Carlo Montemagno created the Business Leaders Roundtable. Charged with revitalizing the University, he recognized the critical symbiotic relationship between SIU and the region. The Business Leaders Roundtable convened business owners, economic development professionals, regional elected officials, and SIU leaders to identify key issues affecting SIU and impediments to regional and individual business growth. The group met three times and planned to focus on six priorities at the time of the Chancellor’s passing in October 2018. Continuing the goals of the Business Leaders Roundtable, SI Bridge to the Future was created in 2018 as a regional leadership group consisting of business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, and others to create regional growth and retention strategies through realworld solutions for the southern counties of Illinois. These leaders were successful in creating 2 Carbondale Chamber of Commer 28

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a platform for regional collaborative economic development and laying out a foundation and vision for the success of our region – this vision is now pursued through SI Now.

PURPOSE AND VISION SI Now is a regional economic development hub for Southern Illinois that: • Works hand-in-glove with people and organizations within and across Southern Illinois to build inclusive wealth, increase local capacity, and create opportunities for better livelihoods, health, and well-being • Focuses on the people, businesses, local institutions, partnerships and range of natural, built, cultural, intellectual, social, political, and financial resources of the Southern Illinois region • Works to strengthen these critical components and weave them into a system that advances enduring prosperity for all SI Now helps to: • Create alignment throughout Southern Illinois with a unified message and pooled resources to pursue common goals • Create synergy across the 17 counties of Southern Illinois – a win anywhere in Southern Illinois is a win for all of us • Reduce or eliminate silos as obstacles to regional economic development • Achieve benefits of scale as it is more effective to negotiate with outside stakeholders as a region than as one community

SI Now’s vision is to support the region in becoming a thriving, economically diverse environment for business and industry with a growing population, labor force, per capita income and expanding tax base, while elevating an already high quality of life and place.

COLLABORATION

Southern Illinois has a strong business community that is innovative, community-minded, and resilient – from Greg Cook co-founding Cook Portable Warehouses as an idea to get rid of excess materials and turning it into a multimillion-dollar corporation – to Greg Sprehe’s Com-Pac International manufacturing flexible packaging products that are used in space by NASA – to the Simonds family operating E.T. Simonds Construction Company for 75 years and improving our region’s access to commerce through expanded interstates and highways. These are just a few examples of the countless business owners who have thrived in Southern Illinois. Listening to what the Southern Illinois business community needs from an economic development initiative is core to the way that SI Now develops strategy. 1 Rural Development Hub: Strengthening America’s Rural Innovation Infrastructure Community Strategies Group - the Aspen Institute, 2019.

SI Now also collaborates closely with area economic development organizations as implementation partners and leverages assets and resources to reach common goals. Close attention is paid to avoiding duplication of efforts as SI Now seeks to identify and fill voids while accelerating progress. The diagram below provides a visual depiction of how SI Now serves as a regional hub and connector to advance identified goals among key stakeholders in our region. SI NOW STRUCTURE SI Now includes an overall Committee, Advisory Board, and Business Leaders Council comprised of area business owners, in addition to three task forces focused on Business Growth & Development, Education & Workforce Development, and Marketing Southern Illinois. NOW is the time for Southern Illinois leaders to come together as a region to harness our joint assets and strengths, pursue high yield opportunities, and overcome the threats that aim to deteriorate our region’s economic success.

SI NOW ADVISORY BOARD

Tom Welge

Austin Lane

John Dosier

Cary Minnis

Kathy Lively

President, Gilster-Mary Lee

Chancellor, Southern Illinois University

President, First Southern Bank

Executive Director, Greater Egypt Planning & Development Commission

CEO, Man-Tra-Con Corporation

Lynn Anderson Lindberg

Patrick Windhorst

Tony Iriti

Woody Thorne

Michael Tison

Mike Monchino

Interim Executive Director, Southern Illinois University Research Park

State Representative, Illinois 118th District and Board President of OneShawnee

Executive Director, Jefferson County Development Corporation

Vice President of Community Affairs and Chief Development Officer, Southern Illinois Healthcare

Tison Wealth Management

Principal Member, Monchino Management

Join us.

If you would like to join one of the SI Now Task Forces leading the change in the Southern Illinois region, contact us at

Online: www.southernillinoisnow.org Email: info@southernillinoisnow.org Like and Follow SI Now on social media where we’re sharing the good in Southern Illinois!

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ‌ACCOUNTANTS

BAKERIES

Barnett & Levine LLP 828 E Main St Carbondale (618) 549-5356

Kozy Cakes, LLC (618) 294-3235 2355 Sweets Drive Carbondale Larry’s House of Cakes 1807 W Main Street Carbondale (618) 519-9378

Gaertner CPA Group LLC 1130 E. Main Street Carbondale (618)529-1275

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Janice Burns Payne & Associates LLC 334 North Illinois Avenue Carbondale (618) 529-9393

Banterra Bank 1500 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-4445

First Mid Bank & Trust 509 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-3700

Kerber, Eck and Braeckel, CPAs 3401 Office Park Dr. Marion (618) 529-1040 Williams-Richards, Ltd. 2501 W. Murphysboro Road Carbondale (618) 490-1548

ADVERTISING/ PROMOTIONS Aris Studios Promotions & Texts LLC 215 ½ W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 203-9216

Carbondale Times 2015 W. Main St. Westowne Center Carbondale (618) 549-2799 Nex Level Ads 712 N 9th St. Herrin (800) 782-3849 SI Media 1001 E. Main Street, Suite 2 Carbondale (618)351-5038 Spectrum Reach 2250 Reed Station Pkwy. Suite 101 Carbondale (618) 529-4277

AGRICULTURE

Humpday Farmers Market 2421 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 528-6850

First Southern Bank 301 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-3621 Live music at a Chamber Business After Hours event held at the Southern Illinois Airport.

APARTMENTS

Ambassador Housing 600 West Freeman Street Carbondale (618) 457-2212 Evolve at SIU 710 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 216-7222 Home Rentals 206 W. College St. Suite 11 Carbondale (618) 529-1082 The Pointe at SIU 900 E. Park St. Carbondale (618) 529-6444 The Reserve at Saluki Pointe 500 Saluki Blvd. Carbondale (618) 529-3500 Walnut Street & University Mall Apartments 1195 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 490-1018

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDING White & Borgognoni Architects 212 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 529-3691

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing 2100 Reed Station Parkway Carbondale (618) 519-9600

AUTOMOTIVE

Project Human X 715 S. University Ave. Carbondale

Auffenberg of Carbondale 1015 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 457-3391

SIU Craft Shop 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-3636

Bost Truck Service 1134 N. 11th Street Murphysboro (618) 684-3166

Varsity Center for the Arts 418 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-5353

Finish Line Car Wash 750 North Giant City Road Carbondale (270) 559-5912

ASSISTED LIVING

Holt’s Tire & Auto Center 223 East Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-3383

ARTS/MUSIC

Century Assisted Living 701 & 703 South Lewis Lane Carbondale (618) 549-9898 Prairie Living at Chautauqua 955 Villa Court Carbondale (618) 351-7955

The Auto Shop LLC (618) 457-8411 317 E Main St Carbondale

Today’s Technology Auto Repair 1235 E Walnut Carbondale (618) 457-2151 Vic Koenig Chevrolet, Inc. 1040 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-1000 Vogler Motor Co., Inc. 1170 E. Main Street Carbondale (618) 457-8135

AVIATION

Cape Air 10400 Terminal Drive Marion (618) 997-2266 Southern Illinois Airport Authority 556 N. Airport Rd. Murphysboro (618) 529-1721 Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois 10400 Terminal Dr. Marion (618) 993-3353

Legence Bank 925 West Main Street Carbondale (618) 297-9860 Regions Bank 816 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-2102 SIU Credit Union 395 N. Giant City Road Carbondale (618) 457-3595 The Bank of Carbondale 216 E. Main Street Carbondale (618) 549-2181

BARS / ALCOHOL

Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House 213 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-0282 Krazy Venture, LLC dba Underground 717 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 490-1586

BUSINESS DIRECTORY BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS/ BARBERSHOPS/ BEAUTY SUPPLIES Arnette’s Barbershop (773) 746-6493 108 E. Oak St. Carbondale

E. Claire Salon 214 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 319-0671 Mary Kay Cosmetics – Tammy Whitlock 2150 Red Row Marion (434) 238-2866

U’nicity Designs 1320 S Giant City Rd Carbondale (618) 319-2315

BOOKS & STATIONERY

Castle Perilous Games/Books 207 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5317 Confluence Books 705 W Main St, Ste 100 Carbondale (618) 525-3075

BOWLING CENTER

Mirror Mirror Beauty Studio 203 W. Walnut St Carbondale (618) 529-0950

SIU Bowling and Billiards 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-2803

Studio Day Spa 879 E. Grand Ave. Carbondale (618) 490-1013

Southern Illinois Family Fun (S.I. Bowl) 10240 Samuel Road Carterville (618) 985-3755

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Doerr Auction & Realty, Inc. 345 Porter Avenue Vergennes (618) 684-6315

Express Employment Professionals 1301 West Main Street Carbondale (618) 457-1001 Janice Burns Payne & Associates LLC 334 North Illinois Avenue Carbondale (618) 529-9393

CABINS

Keller’s Crossing at Stone Creek 503 Stone Creek Drive Makanda (618) 351-4653 The Lookout at the Lake 13107 Bearden Court Creal Springs (618) 925-3835

Woodland Cabins 299-301 Green Ridge Rd. Carbondale (618) 687-1932

CARPETS & INTERIORS

Universal Glass & Carpet, Inc. 411 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-3314

CATERING

Garden Grove Event Center 1215 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 529-5511 Naomi Ariel 205 S. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 319-0410 The Sauced Up Smokers 40 Helm Road Murphysboro (618) 559-7012

CHILDCARE

Presbyterian Child Development Center 310 S. University Carbondale (618) 529-1551 Robin’s Nest Learning Center of Carbondale 312 Wall St. Carbondale (618) 922-8445

CHIROPRACTORS Allied Physicians & Rehab of Southern Ill 1100 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5172

CHURCHES/ RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Bald Knob Cross of Peace 3630 Bald Knob Road Alto Pass (618) 713-8516

First United Methodist Church 214 W Main Carbondale (618) 457-2416 Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church of Carbondale, IL 400 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-3975 New Birth Kingdom Church International 302 Robinson Circle Carbondale (618) 549-4963 The Ridge Church 7530 Old Highway 13 Carbondale (618) 457-0479 University Baptist Church 700 S. Oakland Carbondale (618) 457-0323 Vine Church 1445 S Wall Street Carbondale (618) 351-8463

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY COFFEEHOUSES

J & L Robinson Devel. & Const. Co. 501 W. Indust. Pk. Rd. Carbondale (618) 549-3391

Longbranch Cafe & Bakery 100 E. Jackson Carbondale (618) 529-4488

Ready Mix Solutions LLC 801 W. Industrial Park Rd. Carbondale (618) 889-1837

Scooter’s Coffee 923 W Main St Carbondale Starbucks at SIU 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-5530

COLLECTIONS AGENCY

United Adjustment Service Inc. 2150 N Illinois Ave Carbondale (618) 529-3812

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

African American Museum of Southern Illinois 1237 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-2217 Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter 805 W. DeYoung St. Marion (217) 801-9352

Carbondale Main Street 121 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 529-8040 Carbondale Park District 108 N. Williams Carbondale (618) 529-4147 Carbondale Public Library 405 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-0354

American Red Cross 2430 Myra Dr. Cape Girardeau (573) 576-3737

Carbondale Tourism 126 S Illinois Ave Carbondale (618) 529-4451

Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois 250 N. Springer Street Carbondale (618) 457-8877

Carbondale Young Professionals 131 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-2146

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce 131 S Illinois Ave Carbondale (618) 549-2146

City of Carbondale 200 South Illinois Ave Carbondale (618) 549-5302

Carbondale Community Arts 304 W. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 457-5100 Carbondale Crimestoppers P.O. Box 521 501 South Washington Carbondale (618) 457-3200 Carbondale Elks 220 W. Jackson St. Carbondale (618) 457-4455

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Dayemi Community Center 218 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 559-1317 Dispute Resolution Institute, Inc. 1400 N Wood Road Murphysboro (618) 549-1200 Eurma Hayes Center 441 E. Willow St. Carbondale (618) 466-8218

Food Works P.O. Box 3855 Carbondale (618) 370-3287 Illinois Heartland Library System 1840 Innovation Dr. Suite 107 Carbondale (618) 985-3711 Jackson-Union County Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 1064 Carbondale (618) 457-8480 Keep Carbondale Beautiful, Inc. 1115 W. Sycamore Carbondale (618) 525-5525 Kiwanis Club of Carbondale PO Box 3095 Carbondale (618) 967-3459 Marion Chamber of Commerce 2305 West Main Street Marion (618) 997-6311 Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce 1709 Walnut St., Suite A Murphysboro (618) 684-6421 NubAbility Athletics 221 E. Main St. Du Quoin (618) 357-1394

Rotary Club of Carbondale PO Box 3975 Carbondale (618) 549-8051 Station Carbondale 111 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 867-2203 United Way of Southern Illinois 1800 W. Boulevard Suite D Marion (618) 997-7744

COMPUTER SERVICE/SALES

Mayer Networks 608 Eastgate St. Carbondale (618) 529-4922 Northbridge Professional Technologies 578 Future Lane Murphysboro (618) 565-0471 SINC/So.IL.Network Consultants 1170 Cedar Court Carbondale (618) 300-3389

CONSTRUCTION / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Baine Roofing Co. P. O. Box 383 Carbondale (618) 549-7003

Fager-McGee Comm Construction 347 South Williams St. Murphysboro (618) 687-3900

Samron Midwest Contracting 1510 N. 7th Street Murphysboro (618) 687-5500

CONSULTANTS

Applied Research Consultants 1125 Lincoln Drive Department of Psychology Carbondale (618) 453-3536 Mary Kay Cosmetics – Tammy Whitlock 215D Red Row Marion (434) 238-2866 Olive Branch International Educational Services Inc. 2126 W. Meadow Ln. Carbondale (618) 203-4170 Paragon Midwest Consulting 2516 Saddlegate Court Cape Girardeau (573) 651-3389

CONTRACTORS A & W Plumbing and Heating Inc 11 Alliance Ave Murphysboro (618) 687-5862 AES Solar 1804 Supply Road Carterville (618) 893-1717 Clover Roofing Construction 153 Seeker Hill Rd. Murphysboro (618) 687-4824

Dura-Seal 102 Quail Run Woodlawn (618) 390-1030 E. T. Simonds Construction Co. PO Box 2107 Carbondale (618) 457-8191 F-W-S Countertops 610 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-2326 Harry Carter Contracting Firm, LLC 809 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-1411 Judge Services 2007 W Meadow Ln Carbondale (618) 525-3406 Mayberry Moving and Storage 325 W. Industrial Park Rd Carbondale (618) 521-9630

Samron Midwest Contracting 1510 N. 7th Street Murphysboro (618) 687-5500

COUNTRY CLUBS Jackson County Country Club 5776 Country Club Road Murphysboro (618) 684-2774

DANCE

Arabesque Dance at Willow Street Studios 205 West Willow Street Carbondale (618) 985-8715 Arabesque Dance Studios 101 N Division St Carterville (618) 985-8715

BUSINESS DIRECTORY DENTAL

Dianna Gaultney, DDS 1112 West Main St Carbondale (618) 549-1646

Carbondale New School 1302 E. Pleasant Hill Rd. Carbondale (618) 457-4765

Douglas J. Baker, DDS 305 South Oakland Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-2166

Jackson CEO 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale (618) 453-5236

Hudgins Orthodontics 1180 Cedar Court Carbondale (618) 457-7611

John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Road Carterville (618) 985-3741

Massie Dental 200 N. Giant City Road Carbondale (618) 529-2711 Murphysboro Smile Design 217 Robert Morgan Rd Murphysboro 1-618-521-4050 Shawnee Hills Oral Surgery, P.C. 2250 Reed Station Parkway, Suite 201 Carbondale (618) 519-9363 Smile Doctors Braces by Kevin Cook Orthodontics 715 N. Giant City Rd. Suite 3 Carbondale (618) 549-2100 University Place Dental 1366 E. Main Carbondale (618) 549-0208

DISPOSAL SERVICES Republic Services 716 Skyline Dr. Marion (618) 997-9561

EDUCATION

Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois 250 N. Springer Street Carbondale (618) 457-8877 Brehm Preparatory School 950 South Brehm Lane Carbondale (618) 457-0371 Carbondale Community High School #165 330 S. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 457-4722

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute 1231 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-4009 Saint Andrew School 723 Mulberry St. Murphysboro (618) 687-2013 SIU—Admissions 1263 Lincoln Dr. Carbondale (618) 536-4405 SIU—Career Development Center 1263 Lincoln Drive, Suite 0179 Carbondale (618) 453-1045 SIU—College of Business 1025 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-3328 SIU—Office of Economic & Regional Dev. 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale (618) 453-1495 SIU—Student Center 1255 Lincoln Avenue Carbondale (618) 536-3351 SIU Alumni Association Colyer Hall, 2nd floor Carbondale (618) 453-2408 SIU College of Agricultural Sciences 1205 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-1764

Chamber member, Cristina Pisoni State Farm, is ready to welcome SIU students back to campus during the 2018 Meet Me On Main event.

Southern Illinois Univ. School of Law 1150 Douglas Drive Carbondale (618) 536-7711

The Autism Clinic at Hope 3022 S. Park Ave Herrin (217) 525-8332

Magical Twists 1301 Black Diamond Drive Carbondale (618) 490-1365

EXTERMINATORS

SIUC 1265 Lincoln Dr. Mail Code 4304 Carbondale (618) 536-3331

ENGINEERING

Saluki Sports Properties SIU Arena 118 Carbondale (618) 536-5327

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

SIUC Athletics 118 SIUC Arena Carbondale (618) 453-5338 SIUC Center for International Education 425 Clocktower Dr. Carbondale (618) 453-5774 Southern Illinois Research Park 1740 Innovation Dr. Suite 103 Carbondale (618) 453-4327 Southern Illinois University Foundation 1235 Douglas Drive Carbondale (618) 453-7174

Asaturian, Eaton & Assoc. P. C. 1440 Old West Main St Carbondale (618) 529-3414 Chastain & Associates LLC 114 East Main Street Benton (618) 435-4400

ENTERTAINMENT Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House 213 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-0282

Carbondale Park District 2727 W. Glen Road Carbondale (618) 529-4386 Garden Grove Event Center 1215 East Walnut Street Carbondale (618) 529-5511

Southern lllinois Symphony & Music Festival 1000 S Normal Avenue Carbondale (618) 453-2776 The Science Center 1237 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5431 Varsity Center for the Arts 418 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-5353

EVENT PLANNING Garden Grove Event Center 1215 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 529-5511

SIU Conference and Scheduling Services 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 536-7751

Enviro-Tech Termite P. O. Box 2346 Carbondale (618) 529-5594

Banterra Bank 1500 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-4445

Cash Store 401 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 549-9500 Edward Jones— Brooks Venable Financial Advisor 1130 A E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-7799 Northwestern Mutual - Kevin Frost 1001 E. Main St.Suite 3 Carbondale (618) 549-2168 First Southern Wealth Management 301 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 519-9411

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Forbes Financial Group 1160 Cedar Court Carbondale (618) 529-1940

G. Meredith Funeral Homes, Ltd. 300 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-4139

Liberty Wealth Management, LLC 2250 Reed Station Parkway Ste. 102 Carbondale (618) 351-7526

GIFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS

Murray Patterson Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 1401 Financial Park Carbondale (618) 351-7850 Sun Loan Company 702 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 519-9310 Wells Fargo Advisors 1401 Financial Park Carbondale (618) 457-8145

FITNESS

Garden Grove Event Center 1215 East Walnut Street Carbondale (618) 529-5511 Planet Fitness 675 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 733-3377 Ultimate Gymnastics and Activities, Inc 220 West Chestnut St Carbondale (618) 351-6296

FLORISTS

Jerry’s Flower Shoppe 216 W. Freeman Carbondale (618) 549-3560

Hemp-N-Stuff 828 East Main Carbondale (618) 203-1162

Magickal Hippie 816 East Main Street Carbondale 1-618-579-8521 Mary Kay Cosmetics – Tammy Whitlock 215D Red Row Marion (434) 238-2866

GOVERNMENT

Southern Illinois Airport Authority 556 N. Airport Rd. Murphysboro (618) 529-1721 Southern Illinois University Foundation 1235 Douglas Drive Carbondale (618) 453-7174

GROCERY STORES Carbondale Save-A-Lot 301 E. Walnut Carbondale (618) 529-8701

Kroger 501 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 457-5313 Neighborhood Co-op Grocery 1815 W. Main Carbondale (618) 529-3533

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

Town Square Market 106 E. Jackson St. Carbondale (618) 529-2312

Crain Funeral Home & Cemeteries 31 Memorial Dr. Murphysboro (618) 687-2500

HARDWARE AND RENTAL

HOLISTIC HEALTH

E-Z Rental Center, Inc. 1817 W. Sycamore St. Carbondale (618) 457-4127

Allied Physicians & Rehab of Southern Ill 1100 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5172

Murdale Ace Hardware 1915 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-3400

HEATING/ COOLING

A & W Plumbing and Heating Inc 11 Alliance Ave Murphysboro (618) 687-5862 Automatic Comfort Systems 156 Thomas St. Carbondale (618) 549-1928

FORESTRY

Touch of Nature 1206 Touch of Nature Road Makanda (618) 453-1121

Chamber Annual Fun Day Golf Scramble was held in June.

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Heartland Heating & Air Conditioning 511 Health Dept. Rd. Murphysboro (618) 684-4328 Jacobs Air Conditioning & Heating 2330 N. McRoy Dr. Carbondale (618) 529-2989

HOME/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Dayemi Health Center 210 East Jackson Carbondale (618) 207-5556

F-W-S COUNTERTOPS 610 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-2326

Athletico 900 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 319-7540

Dayempur Herbals 218 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 713-5996

Kasten 210 Industrial Dr. Carbondale (618) 457-8721

Centerstone 200 N. Emerald Lane Carbondale (618) 457-6703

HOME FURNISHINGS

Midwest Basement Tech PO Box 38 Brighton (618) 372-7077

Gateway Foundation 1080 E. Park St. Carbondale (618) 529-1151

Furniture King 2075 Sweets Dr. Carbondale (618) 549-8332 Mattress Firm 1330 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 351-1149

Niemann’s American Flooring 3903 W Ernestine Dr Marion (618) 993-2632

BW Electric & Locating 60 Native Ridge Rd. Carbondale (618) 534-5221

Murdale Ace Hardware 1915 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-3400 StraightUp Solar 11696 Lilburn Park Rd. St. Louis (314) 218-2663

Allied Physicians & Rehab of Southern Ill 1100 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5172

Heartland Women’s Healthcare 1390 Hope Drive B Carbondale (877) 872-6249 Jackson County Health Department 415 Health Department Road Murphysboro (618) 684-3143

BUSINESS DIRECTORY New Horizons Ob/Gyn 305 W Jackson Suite 100 Carbondale (618) 457-0404 Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois 510 Lincoln Dr. Herrin (618) 997-6800 Shawnee Health Service 400 S. Lewis Lane Carbondale (618) 591-9200 SIU Carbondale Family Medicine 300 W. Oak St. Carbondale (618) 536-6621 Southern Illinois Healthcare PO Box 3988 Carbondale (618) 457-5200 SSM Health Maternal Fetal Medicine 900 E. Walnut St. Suite 5 Carbondale (618) 519-9182

HOTELS/MOTELS/ LODGING Best WesternSaluki Inn 801 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 351-6611

Hampton Inn 2175 Reed Station Pky. Carbondale (618) 549-6900 Holiday Inn 2300 Reed Station Pkwy. Carbondale (618) 549-2600 Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale 200 West Elm Street Carbondale (618) 529-2555 Pine Manor Bed and Breakfast 26 Pine Lake Dr. Carbondale (618) 529-0252

Touch of Nature 1206 Touch of Nature Road Makanda (618) 453-1121

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

Express Employment Professionals 1301 West Main Street Carbondale (618) 457-1001 HireLevel 3911 W. Ernestine Dr. Marion (618) 993-9675 Man-Tra-Con, Corp. 3000 West DeYoung Street Marion (618) 998-0970 Manpower 2015 W. Main Carbondale (618) 457-0414

INSURANCE Aetna 1175 E Main St Carbondale (618) 305-4392

Banterra Bank 1500 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-4445 Cherry Insurance Services, Inc. 1729 W Main Carbondale (618) 549-7368 Consolidated Insurance Agency, Inc. 312 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-0471 Cristina Pisoni, State Farm 600 Eastgate St Carbondale (618) 529-2909 First Mid Insurance Group Inc 151 S. Division St. Carterville (618) 985-4886

M & M Insurance Agency, Inc. 539 South Washington St. Du Quoin (618) 542-4831 Oliver & Associates, LLC 2250 Reed Station Parkway, Suite 105 Carbondale (618) 529-4105 State Farm Insurance P.O. Box 396 Carbondale (618) 457-2113 Vaughn Insurance Agency, Corp. 105 N Emerald Lane Carbondale (618) 457-0305

INTERIOR DESIGN F-W-S COUNTERTOPS 610 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-2326

JEWELRY

TJ’s Fine Jewelry 1010 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 351-1200

LANDSCAPING Coleman Lawn 210 E. Walnut Carbondale (618) 529-0181

LegalShield 255 Twin Spring Loop Anna (618) 997-3500 Reed, Heller & Cannell 1100 Walnut St, PO Box 727 Murphysboro (618) 687-2376 SI Elder Law 201 W. Main St. Marion (618) 997-3500

LIQUOR / TOBACCO STORES Venegoni Distributing, Inc P.O. Box 1537 Carbondale (618) 549-4489

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION Com-Pac International, Inc. PO Box 2707 Carbondale (618) 529-2421

Intertape Polymer Group 2200 N. McRoy Dr. Carbondale (618) 549-2131 Pepsi MidAmerica P.O. Box 1070 Marion (618) 997-1377

Idea Creative Marketing 201 E Main St. Suite 3C Carbondale (618) 529-0969 Roy Walker Communications, Inc. 441 Church Camp Rd. Makanda (618) 529-3301 SI Media 1001 E. Main St. Suite 2 Carbondale (618) 351-5038 SIU Student Center Marketing & Graphics 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-3489

MASSAGE THERAPY

Allied Physicians & Rehab of Southern Ill 1100 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5172 E. Claire Salon 214 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 319-0672

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. 742 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 521-0831

MEDICAL

Kasten 210 Industrial Dr. Carbondale (618) 457-8721

Zap Labeler LLC 1809 West Main St #187 Carbondale (800) 617-5251

Allied Physicians & Rehab of Southern Ill 1100 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-5172

LEGAL SERVICES

MARKETING

Greenridge Landscaping Inc 14 Minnesota Road Carbondale (618) 549-6165

Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLC P. O. Box 3747 Carbondale (618) 457-0437 Feirich/Mager/ Green/Ryan P. O. Box 1570 Carbondale (618) 529-3000

Crabtree & Merriman Optometry 1001 N. Beadle Dr. #40 Carbondale (618) 529-4817

Carbondale Times 2015 W. Main St. Westowne Center Carbondale (618) 549-2799

Aetna (618) 305-4392 1175 E Main St Carbondale

AlterEgo Marketing 508 S. Park Ave Herrin (618) 967-8637

BPL Plasma Inc (CD) 301 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-3241

BNI WIN – Wealth In Networking 2008 Spruce St. Murphysboro (815) 289-8575

Cedar Court Imaging 1200 Cedar Court Carbondale (618) 529-8500 Consume Marion 8195 Express Drive Marion (618) 969-8217

Elevate Therapy & Performance, PC 214 Freeman St. Carbondale (618) 549-0225 Heartland Women’s Healthcare 1390 Hope Drive B Carbondale (877) 456-2496 Ieso, LLC 3235 New Era Road Murphysboro (618) 457-4818 Integrity Healthcare Carbondale 120 N. Tower Road Carbondale (618) 549-3355 Midwest Medical Thermography 218 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 559-1317 NeuroRestorative 306 W Mill Carbondale (618) 529-3060 Rassik Complete Recovery 1155 Cedar Court Carbondale (618) 490-1045 RecoverUs Centers 2250 Reed Station Pkwy Suite 204 Carbondale (618) 519-9444 SIH Medical Group 1239 E Main Carbondale (618) 457-5200 Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding 722 Giant City Road Makanda (618) 529-4110 Work Care Ready Well 220 S. Park Ave Herrin (618) 942-2171

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY MORTGAGE BANKING

Banterra Bank 1500 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-4445 The Bank of Carbondale 216 E. Main Street Carbondale (618) 549-2181 U.S. Bank 120 S. Front Ave. Cobden (618) 893-1164

OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES Staples 1325 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-2825

Stiles Office Solutions, Inc. 601 Industrial Pk. Rd. Carbondale (618) 529-4950

ONLINE RETAIL AthlEATS 515 S. Park Dr. Goreville (618) 201-8609 VICTORIA Candle Co. 500 Saluki Blvd Carbondale (773) 322-7172

OPTICAL SERVICES Complete Family Eye Care of Carbondale 1241 East Walnut Carbondale (618) 529-3452

Crabtree & Merriman Optometry 1001 N. Beadle Dr. #40 Carbondale (618) 529-4817

ORCHARDS

Lipe Orchards & Market 3925 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-1263 Rendleman Orchards Farm Market 9680 State Highway 127 N Alto Pass (618) 893-2771

OUTINGS/ EVENT VENUE

Garden Grove Event Center 1215 East Walnut Street Carbondale (618) 529-5511 Keller’s Crossing at Stone Creek 503 Stone Creek Drive Makanda (618) 351-4653

PAYROLL SERVICES HireLevel 3911 W. Ernestine Dr. Marion (618) 993-9675

PERSONAL SERVICES

E. Claire Salon 214 S. University Ave. Carbondale (618) 319-0672 Studio Day Spa 879 E. Grand Ave. Carbondale (618) 490-1013

PETS

Katie Muldoon 1112 W. Grand Ave. Carterville Pure Pet 2355 Sweets Dr. Carbondale (618) 490-1222 Wright-Way RescueAdmissions and Medical Services Campus 8459 Old Hwy 13 Murphysboro (618) 208-1509

PHARMACY

Carbondale Family Pharmacy 2300 W Main St Carbondale (618) 529-5351

PHOTOGRAPHERS/ PHOTO FINISHING/ FRAMING Susan Willis Photography 1919 Hortense St. Murphysboro (314) 282-5632

POOLS AND SPAS Kasten 210 Industrial Dr. Carbondale (618) 457-8721

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POWERSPORTS PRODUCTS

ATVs and More Inc. DBA Southern Illinois Motorsports 2200 West Ramada Lane Carbondale (618) 549-7397

The Southern Illinoisan 1001 E. Main Street, Suite 2 Carbondale (618) 351-5038

PRESS/ PUBLICATIONS/ RADIO

WDBX Community Radio 224 N Washington Carbondale (618) 529-5900

Carbondale Times 2015 W. Main St. Westowne Center Carbondale (618) 549-2799 KBSI Fox 23 4501 W. DeYoung Marion (618) 993-1073 River Radio 1431 Country Aire Dr. Carterville (618) 985-4843 The Daily Egyptian Room 1259, Communications Building 1100 Lincoln Dr. Carbondale (618) 536-3311

Withers Broadcasting 1822 N. Court St. Marion (618) 997-8123 WSIU TV SIUC, Mailcode 6602 Carbondale (618) 453-4343

PRINTING SERVICES

Carbondale Times 2015 W. Main St. Westowne Center Carbondale (618) 549-2799

Henry Printing, Inc. 975 W Charles Road Carbondale (618) 529-3040 The Printing Plant 608 S Illinois Avenue Carbondale (618) 529-3115

PROPERTY LEASING & MANAGEMENT Alpha Rentals 900 W Sycamore Carbondale (618) 457-8194

Aspen Court Apartments 1101 E. Grand Avenue Carbondale (618) 549-1700 Edgarton Construction & Rental P.O. Box 2263 Carbondale (618) 529-2535 Five Star Realty 626 E. Walnut Carbondale (618) 457-2244

G & R Property Management 851 East Grand Carbondale (618) 549-4713 Jennifer Gutierrez— Southern Illinois Living 316 S. Lu Ct. Carbondale (618) 892-2000 Liberty Village of Carbondale 2950 W. Westridge Place Carbondale (618) 351-6557 Milwood Executive Suites 1400 N. Wood Rd. Murphysboro (618) 529-5229 Schilling Property Management 635 East Walnut Carbondale (618) 549-0895 The Pointe at SIU 900 E. Park St. Carbondale 618-529-6444

BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Reserve at Saluki Pointe 500 Saluki Blvd. Carbondale (618) 529-3500 Villas of Carbondale 1601 New Era Road Carbondale (618) 549-3200 Woodruff Management 601 E. Campus Dr. Carbondale (618) 457-3321

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Arbor District Homes 606 W. Elm Street Carbondale (618) 457-8228 CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. 1400 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-3344 Crab Orchard Manufactured Home 136 Court Rd. Carbondale (618) 549-7513 Exit Realty New Beginningz 231 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-4663 Five Star Realty 626 E. Walnut Carbondale (618) 457-2244 Janet McCreadyRealty Central 1825 W. Main Carbondale (618) 559-1587 Justin ZurlindenKeller Williams Realty 100 N Division St Carterville (618) 203-5057 Melanie HarpColdwell Banker Prime Realty 10944 Samuel Road Carterville (618) 534-5524 Realty Central Inc. 1825 W. Main Street Carbondale (618) 457-4663

Congratulations to Southern Illinois Healthcare Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for winning the 2020 Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.

Sun Valley Property Management 2010 Black Diamond Dr. Carbondale (618) 549-7200

REPAIR SERVICES

RECREATION

Mid America Service 210 W. Willow St. Carbondale (618) 529-1411

Carbondale Park District (618) 529-4386 2727 W. Glen Road Carbondale Consume Cannabis Co. 201 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 238-2300 Keller’s Crossing at Stone Creek 503 Stone Creek Drive Makanda (618) 351-4653 NubAbility Athletics 221 E. Main St. Du Quoin (618) 357-1394

RECYCLING

Cimco Recycling Carbondale, Inc. PO Drawer 3250 Carbondale (618) 457-6319 Southern Recycling Center 300 W. Chestnut St. Carbondale (618) 549-2880

BW Electric & Locating 60 Native Ridge Rd. Carbondale (618) 534-5221

uBreakiFix 859 E. Grand Ave. Carbondale (618) 351-0130

RESTAURANTS

Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House 213 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-0282 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 1435 E Main Carbondale (618) 529-4686 Captain D’s 1040 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 391-5461 Chick-fil-A (618) 453-3288 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale

Culvers of Carbondale 1525 Reed Station Rd Carbondale (618) 503-9898

Golden Corral 2155 Reed Station Parkway Carbondale (618) 529-1472

McDonald’sUniversity Place 1396 E. Main Street Carbondale (618) 457-5220

Domino’s Pizza 887 E. Grand Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-2333

Harbaugh’s Café 901 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 351-9897

Don Taco 780 E. Grand Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-3777

Hoops Hookah & Grill 709 S. Illinois St Carbondale (602) 618-0051

Moe’s Southwest Grill 715 N. Giant City Road Carbondale (618) 549-4200

Flame Grill & Bar 501 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 351-8242 Freddy’s Frozen Custard 500 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 490-2085 Fujiyama Japanese Steak House 225 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 549-2000 Giant City State Park Lodge 460 Giant City Lodge Rd. Makanda (618) 457-4921 Global Gourmet 102 E. Jackson St. Carbondale (618) 549-0771

Panera Bread 1126 E Walnut Carbondale (618) 457-5755

Hunan, Inc. 710 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-1108

Primo’s Pizza 604 E. Park St. #A Carbondale (618) 351-9999

Italian Village 405 S. Washington St. Carbondale (618) 457-6559

Quatro’s Pizza 218 W. Freeman St. Carbondale (618) 549-5326

Kats Krab & Go 709 S. Illinois St Carbondale (702) 748-6157

Sergio’s Cantina 1160 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-1173

Longbranch Cafe & Bakery 100 E. Jackson Carbondale (618) 529-4488

SIU Marketplace Food Court 1255 Lincoln Drive Carbondale (618) 453-3288

McAlister’s Deli 1382 E. Main Street Carbondale (618) 319-4028

Sunny Street Café 900 E. Walnut Carbondale (618) 529-3447

McDonald’s-South 51 1920 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 932-2110

Taco Bell 1410 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-8433

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Tequilas Mexican Restaurant 100 N Glenview Carbondale (618) 457-4026

SOCIAL SERVICES

Thai Taste Carbondale 100 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-6900

Caritas Family Solutions 10286 Fleming Road Carterville (618) 985-2000

Underground Public House 717 S University Ave. Carbondale (618) 490-1586

Centerstone 200 N. Emerald Lane Carbondale (618) 457-6703

SECURITY SERVICES

The Women’s Center, Inc. 610 S. Thompson Street Carbondale (618) 549-4807

Security Alarm Corp. PO Box 665 Salem (618) 548-5768

SHOPPING CENTERS

University Mall 1237 E Main Carbondale (618) 529-3681 University Place 1300 E. Main St. Carbondale (800) 351-1889 Walmart Supercenter 1450 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 457-2033

SIGNS/BANNERS/ SCREEN PRINTING Aris Studios Promotions & Texts LLC 215 ½ W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 203-9216

Carbondale Times 2015 W. Main St. Westowne Center Carbondale (618) 549-2799 Silkworm, Inc. P. O. Box 340 Murphysboro (618) 687-4077 The Printing Plant 608 S Illinois Avenue Carbondale (618) 529-3115

Carbondale Elks 220 W. Jackson St. Carbondale (618) 457-4455

SPECIALTY RETAIL The Appliance Wizard 204 E. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 490-2011

Dayempur Herbals 218 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 713-5996 God Did It Hats and Accessories LLC 201 W. Walnut St. Carbondale (618) 917-2796

STORAGE

U-Haul Moving and Storage (618) 529-2771 415 N Illinois Ave Carbondale

TAX PREPARATION

Barnett & Levine LLP 828 E Main St Carbondale (618) 549-5356 Gaertner CPA Group LLC 1130 E. Main St. Carbondale (618) 529-1275 H & R Block 628 E. Walnut Street Carbondale (618) 457-0449 Kerber, Eck and Braeckel, CPAs 3401 Office Park Dr. Marion (618) 529-1040

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As her husband Art stands by her, Shirley Murphy of Shelbyville, takes a picture of Diane Davis and Davis’ grandchildren Maddie, 8, and Preston, 5, of Carbondale, in front of the Farm Market at Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass.

The Payne Team CPAs, LLC. 334 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 529-9393

TAXI/ TRANSPORTATION

Jackson County Mass Transit District 602 E. College St. Carbondale (618) 549-0304

TITLE SERVICES Jackson County Abstract/Title P. O. Box 970 Murphysboro (618) 684-2766

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Cape Air 10400 Terminal Drive Marion (618) 997-2266

Rides Mass Transit District 30 Veterans Dr. Harrisburg (618) 253-8761

TravelPlex Travel & Cruise 2150 W. Main St. Carbondale (618) 549-7347

Swiph LLC 800 E. Grand Ave. 32F Carbondale (618) 579-8988

TROPHY

TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE

RocketJOBS Kirk Powell 778 E. Pleasant Hill Rd. Carbondale (618) 305-3370

TELECOMMUN ICATIONS

Clearwave Communications 2 N. Vine St. Harrisburg (618) 253-4174

WSIL TV 1416 Country Aire Dr. Carterville (618) 985-2333 WSIU TV SIUC, Mailcode 6602 Carbondale (618) 453-4343

UTILITIES

Affordable Gas & Electric 10749 E. Garden Rd. Mt. Vernon (217) 821-1122 Ameren Illinois 1800 W. Main St. Marion (618) 993-4623

Carbondale Trophy Company 118 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-0441

Egyptian Electric Cooperative Assoc. 1732 Finney Road Murphysboro (618) 684-2143

Homefield Energy 1500 Eastport Plaza Dr Collinsville (888) 451-3911

KFVS 12 500 E. Plaza Dr. Carterville (573) 335-1212 WPSD TV 3000 W. DeYoung Marion (618) 993-1471

OEO Energy Solutions 143 E. Marion St Lake Zurich (508) 903-7706

VETERINARIANS

Lakeside Veterinary Hospital 2001 Sweets Dr. Carbondale (618) 529-2236

VINEYARDS/ WINERIES

Alto Vineyards, Ltd. 8515 Hwy 127 Alto Pass (618) 893-4898 Blue Sky Vineyard 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Rd. Makanda (618) 995-9463 Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Association 2865 Hickory Ridge Pomona (618) 967-4097 Von Jakob Vineyard, Ltd 230 Highway 127 Alto Pass (618) 687-1365 Walker’s Bluff, LLC 326 Vermont Road Carterville (618) 956-9900

Roland J. Barr, M.D.

Dr. Amanda L. Brazis, DPM

Jeffery M. Jones, D.O.

Treg D. Brown, M.D.

Tennyson W. Lee, M.D.

J. Michael Davis, M.D.

Haines K. Paik, M.D.

J.T. Davis, M.D.

John B. Wood, M.D.

Robert J. Golz, M.D.

Steven D. Young, M.D.

Services: Back and Spine • Foot and Ankle • General Orthopaedics Hand and Wrist • Healthy Bone Clinic • Joint Reconstruction Pain Management • Physical Therapy • Podiatry • Radiology Sports Medicine • Total Joint Replacement • Walk-In Clinic Worker’s Compensation

MISSION: TO BE THE REGION’S PREMIER ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER; PROVIDING PATIENT-FIRST, COMPREHENSIVE, STATE-OF-THE-ART MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE IN AN HONEST AND ETHICAL MANNER.

Locations: Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois (OISI) 510 Lincoln Drive, Herrin IL 62948 Phone: 618-997-6800

OISI - SIU Student Health Center 374 E Grand St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-453-1292

OISI - Harrisburg Medical Center 50 Dr. Warren Tuttle Dr. Harrisburg, IL 62946 Phone: 618-997-6800

OISI - Carbondale 1101 Diann Lane Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-457-0325

OISI - Chester Memorial Hospital 1900 State St Chester, IL 62233 Phone: 618-826-4581

OISI - Marshall Browning Hospital 900 N Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone: 618-542-2146

OISI - Pinckneyville Community Hospital Family Health Center 5383 State Route 154 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone: 618-357-2131

Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois (OISI)

Healthy Bone Clinic - Pinckneyville Community Hospital Family Health Center 5383 State Route 154 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone: 618-357-2131

Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois - 510 Lincoln Dr. - Herrin IL, 62948 PH: 618-997-6800 OISIL.com

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