Almost every year at the beginning of March Madness will ask, “What is a Saluki?” The Saluki is the mascot at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the Dawgs, as they are affectionately known, are usually a contender for the NCAA basketball tournament each March. Which always leads someone, somewhere to ask, “What is a […]
Tag Archives: Southern Illinois
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Southern Illinois is known for the Shawnee National Forest and for the variety of outdoor activities available from fishing and hunting to hiking and water sports. While enjoying outdoor activities it is important to be aware of any venomous creatures of the area. Notice that the comment is be aware of them not run and […]
Mind being married! Are you planning an autumn wedding? If so, I have a great site for fall wedding! Southern Illinois, is a fantastic area for a wedding ceremony, reception, and even a wedding. Whether you want a formal church wedding with all the tithes, a laid-back biker ceremony, or anything in between, Southern Illinois […]
Every time I hear someone at the top fishing spots in southern Illinois, they say, “Oh me me!” I know some of the highest spots you can imagine. I caught everything from walleye to bass, catfish to crappie and bass in the lakes around my house. So here are my top fishing spots in Southern […]
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Construction has officially started for the $2.9 billion Prairie State Energy Campus in Southern Illinois. The Peabody Energy complex is the largest private capital project in the region. The 16-hundred megawatt supercritical power plant is what is called a mine-mouth power plant, designed to burn coal mined from an adjacent coal mine using the most […]
Fall is harvest time in southern Illinois and the crop is crafts. If your idea of fun is attending fall craft fairs and shows, there is one near you in southern Illinois. Fall craft fairs are great places to purchase gifts for the upcoming holiday seasons or to energize your own creative juice by examining […]