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🌱 Carbondale man charged after deadly North Washington Street stabbing
Spotted on the Carbondale calendar: Collage Club Happy Hour @ Booby's
Cheers Carbondale! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Carbondale man charged after deadly North Washington Street stabbing
- Which six Salukis are being honored as 2026 distinguished alumni?
- How a Carbondale salon views Illinois' new cosmetic chemical ban
Also on today's calendar: Open Computer Help and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carbondale man charged with murder in deadly stabbing - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — A Carbondale man has been charged with murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after a stabbing on North Washington Street that killed a Murphysboro resident and injured another person. Police say officers responded Friday night, provided aid, and later arrested the suspect, who remains in Jackson County Jail as the investigation continues. 
• SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 (siu.edu) — SIU Carbondale will honor six alumni with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in Morris Library's Guyon Auditorium, with a reception afterward. The honorees' work spans Alzheimer's research, entrepreneurial support, public health, documentary filmmaking, volunteer leadership, and Saluki athletics spirit, highlighting how Carbondale-rooted educations are shaping communities far beyond southern Illinois.
• New Illinois law removes certain chemicals from makeup and personal products (kfvs12.com) — A new Illinois law will soon ban certain chemicals like formaldehyde and mercury from cosmetics, and a Carbondale salon owner says the change matches what many beauty professionals already want. Elizabeth Strusz of E² Salon describes how clients are asking more questions about ingredients and believes the law will help consumers make safer choices when buying makeup and personal care products.
📸 Around Carbondale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carbondale
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★ Featured events ★
- Collage Club Happy Hour @ Booby's →
Booby's Bar and Sandwich, 406 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Board Meeting (Open to the Public)
Carbondale ESD 95 925 S Giant City Rd,, Carbondale, IL 62902
7:00 pm - Southern Illinois Multimodal Station (SIMMS) Grand Opening →
Carbondale, IL Calendar, 401 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale
2:00 pm - Off the Rails Concert Series →
Carbondale, IL Calendar Carbondale, IL 62902
6:00 pm - Dog Day at Super Splash Park →
Carbondale, IL Calendar, 625 S. Lewis Ln, Carbondale
4:30 pm - Open Computer Help →
Carbondale Public Library, 405 W Main St, Carbondale
11:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 23
📣 Carbondale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- New Employee - Amer. Fid.
Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro, IL 62966
8:30 am - Golf-V Girls - VS Marion; Massac Co (Game) →
Carterville CUSD 5 HOME -
4:00 pm - MMS Baseball & Softball vs Trico @ Trico
Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro, IL 62966
4:15 pm - Baseball-JH Boys @ Benton Grade School 5-8 (Game) →
Carterville CUSD 5 Away - BENTON GRADE SCHOOL 5-8
4:30 pm - Softball-JH Girls @ Benton Grade School 5-8 (Game) →
Carterville CUSD 5 Away - BENTON GRADE SCHOOL 5-8
4:30 pm - Volleyball-V Girls @ SIRR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT (Game)
Carterville CUSD 5 Away - SIRR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning, Carbondale community!
Who goes to John A Logan for business? I would like to meet new people. (Nextdoor College St) - My name is Isaias Saenz and I live in Carbondale, IL.
I have some hand and power tools that I will be posting so stay tuned and look for my posts! Thanks (Nextdoor Carbondale)
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - University Place in Carbondale. Apply here.
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Carbondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carbondale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Murphysboro
- Carbondale cruises past Murphysboro in season opener (wjpf.com)
- Event held for Southwest Connector (northcountynews.org)
Marion
- Kanie Town, Japan delegation tours Marion High School during sister city visit (kfvs12.com)
- Goreville man charged with public indecency after incident at Marion Walmart - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
- Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps addresses concerns about his retirement (southernillinoisnow.com)
Ok Carbondale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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