r/Carbondale

Hi, did some searching, but didn’t find what I was looking for. Considering taking a job at SIUC. Will have kids in elementary, middle and high school. Priority is great schools for the kids and budget isn’t as much of a concern as coming from high cost of living area. Comfortable with a “commute” as schools and community for family are most important.
Kids are nerdy and high schooler big into band/marching band
What towns should I be looking at? We’ve always done public school, but will consider private school if it is recommended.
Thanks

If you're worried about your housing stability you might want to consider obtaining a tractor trailer cab because that is now the only place it is legal to be asleep in public in Carbondale

Hi, I'm 23, Male (transgender) I've lived in Carbondale for a few years now, I used to go to SIU but then had to stop. Since then I've been struggling to find IRL friends and I'm not really sure where to start? I've thought about going to bars but I don't want to go somewhere and drink especially not by myself (I also don't have the money to either, it's been impossible for me to find a job here). Are there any more social, free, and safe places around here where it's easy to make friends?

Hi guys, does SIU have any website or group where we can find reviews for the previously taught courses? As the course description provides very less information about each course. This could help us choose the best course for ourselves.

Might be a stupid question but i legit went thru my paperwork they gave me upon move in and I do not see the location listed anywhere

doesnt have to be the same vet just want to make syre all mu pets have good care!

This is a real waste. Anyone have any insight into what exactly happened here?

Is attending orientation beneficial for grad students? Does anyone have any idea what goes around at the day of orientation?

My boyfriend loves watching trains. I want to take him somewhere to do that around Carbondale, but have no idea what time is best or where the best train watching spots are.