🌱 How will SIH’s new neurosurgeons change emergency care in Carbondale?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will SIH’s new neurosurgeons change emergency care in Carbondale?
• How Carbondale police turned their station into a Christmas store today

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 42.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 55 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SIH Unveils Expanded Neurology Unit (wsiu.org) — Carbondale residents now have expanded access to advanced neurosurgery at SIH Memorial Hospital, which has grown its neurosurgeon team from two to six. The upgrade supports the hospital’s Level II trauma center, reducing the need to travel hours away for brain and spine emergencies or complex procedures. New imaging technology and closer coordination with primary care aim to speed diagnosis, pain relief, and recovery.
   

• Carbondale Police Department hosts Annual Community Christmas Store - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Families in Carbondale packed the local police department today for the long-running Community Christmas Store, where parents chose free coats, shoes, toys, and books for nearly 200 children. Supported by local donations and grants, the 24-year tradition aims to strengthen trust between officers and residents while easing holiday financial strain for families who ask for help.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carbondale

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 22

• crafters n' stitches
  Carbondale Public Library, 405 W Main St, Carbondale
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Semester Exams- Day 1
  Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, IL 62901
• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
  Carbondale, IL Calendar , 200 S. Illinois Avenue , Carbondale
  9:00 am
• Sustainability Commission Meeting
  Carbondale, IL Calendar
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• End of 1st Semester & 2nd Quarter
  Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, IL 62901
• Semester Exams- Day 2
  Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, IL 62901

Monday December 22

• Holiday Break- No School
  Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale, IL 62901

Wednesday December 24

• City Offices Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  Carbondale, IL Calendar Carbondale, IL 62902

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Body by Brent Bootcamp – Youth and Recreation Center
  Murphysboro Youth & Recreation Center , 1818 Walnut St , Murphysboro
  6:00 pm
• CIS 5th and 6th grade Band Concert
  Carterville High School , 1415 W Grand Ave , Carterville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Bowling-V Girls @ Herrin High School (Game)
  Herrin High School Away -
  4:00 pm
• Bowling-V Boys @ Herrin High School (Game)
  Herrin High School Away -
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for people to meet up with so my dog can have some play time.
  All dogs play differently and I'd like to think it would be nice to find friends for dogs in general not just mine. (Nextdoor Crab Orchard Estates)
• Searching for a home outdoor or a barn on property that is occupied by people for two black cats 15 and 16.
  Both are fixed but we have had issues with them being inside the last week or so. Not sure what's going on but they would need to be outdoor only. We… (Nextdoor E College St)

• Buckle posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Carbondale. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (09174) - 887 E Grand Ave in Carbondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carbondale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Murphysboro

• EECA launches Peak Power Rewards for savings (wsiltv.com)

Marion

• Caldwell Wrestlers Finish 3-2 at Wildcat Duals (yoursportsedge.com)
• A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump (capitolnewsillinois.com)
• Southern Ill. choir returns from Christmas performance at the White House (kfvs12.com)

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