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🌱 What we know about Saturday’s gunfire reports on South Forest Avenue

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In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about Saturday's gunfire reports on South Forest Avenue
  • How Carbondale's new multimodal station could change your daily commute

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Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carbondale man arrested after reports of gunfire, police say - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Carbondale police arrested a 19-year-old local man after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire Saturday afternoon on the 500 block of South Forest Avenue, where officers later found damage to a home but no injuries. The suspect was caught after a brief foot chase, a firearm was recovered, and he now faces weapons and resisting charges while the investigation continues.
   

• 'Opportunity is just a short ride away,' Illinois governor commences multimodal station grand opening (dailyegyptian.com) — Carbondale's new Southern Illinois Multimodal Station is officially open, after a decade-long, $26 million partnership among the city, state, and federal government. State leaders highlighted how the accessible Amtrak hub should boost downtown business, support SIU students' travel, and improve transportation options for local families and people with disabilities.
   

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