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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Hot slice, cool treat: Whether you’re racing between errands or just need a tasty timeout, Simply Slices nails the quick-fix trifecta: piping hot slices with bubbly cheese and a crisp bite, plus fluffy shaved ice for the cool-down.
Always-open, no-glitz gains: Raw Fitness is a locally owned gym in Marion led by an ISSA-certified lifter that keeps it simple with 24/7 access, no contracts, and a clean, well-kept weight room stacked with free weights, machines, and cardio gear.
Smoky brunch, sorted: The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar spins from-scratch classics into something you’ll actually text friends about, from Baby Dutch Babies and Eggceptional Sandwiches to a House Smoked Bloody Mary built on smoked tomatoes and a loaded skewer.
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The five stories Southern Illinois readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Illinois has signed a sweeping new electric bicycle law, making high-powered electric bikes more like motorcycles.
Full story at electrek.co ↗
American Airlines will begin service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois on September 9.
Full story at cilfm.com ↗
Steve Falat, the General Manager and Market Manager of Max Media’s River Radio, has announced his retirement after over four decades of professional broadcasting.
Full story at radioink.com ↗
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has led a project led by Randy Pearson, director of the Geospatial Mapping Applications and Research Center (GeoMARC) at Southern Illinois University.
Full story at fox2now.com ↗
The fifth annual Hemp, Hops & Shrooms Festival will return to downtown Carbondale, Illinois on Saturday, Sept.
Full story at kbsi23.com ↗
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