In the ubiquitious expanse that is Southern Illionois, the City of Carbondale holds a strategic location in the middle of a dense road network connecting several major cities together. On the crossroads from St. Louis, Nashville, Little Rock, Frankfort, and Indianapolis, there's no better lace to be in Southern Illinois! Carbondale is the region's definitive stopping place and a hub for community spirit, arts, culture, and recreation.

This city of 26,000 enjoys a strong independent economy and ample city services. It's been necessary for Carbondale to establish a strong city government due to its isolation in the heart of a national forest and wildlife refuge.

Facilities managed by the government include four golf courses, almost twenty tennis courts, a country clubs, fourteen public parks, a swimming pool, access points to the lakes, and a library.

Key commercial facilities privately operated include ten banks, seven radio stations, full cable television, a large banquet hall, twelve hotels, and two newspapers.

Southern Illinois University has a campus here with some 22,000 students. The John A. Logal College offers a 2 year program and has some 13,000 students.