On The Square Online

What's the angle?

The purpose of this blog is to tell you about what's happening "on the square" in Carbondale, Illinois. To better accomplish this task, a print edition, beginning the week after Lights Fantastic will be distributed free at businesses in the district. That's the plan . . . with the help and support of the businesses surrounding the parking lot/park we call "the square" here. In future issues/posts, the fate of two old buildings: the old Bank of Carbondale, the building that once housed an old masonic temple before becoming a latter-day trendy restaurant. And new businesses, like Global Gourmet and Newell House Cafe; and new improvements to businesses that have been there "forever" such as Hair Brains, Tres Hombres and ABC Liquor (Not to mention Dillingers Feed Store, a stone's throw from the square, which really has been there forever). Business leadership is being shown in this area on many fronts: up Washington St, where WDBX, the Big Muddy IMC, Cadillac Lounge, on Jackson St., where Elaine Ramseyer has spearheaded the Historic Town Square Business Coaltion, a group comprised of local businesses, city and university representatives, such as the ubiquitous Kevin Clark.

The print edition of "On the Square" will be in 8.5 x 11 inch newsletter format, with the latest on what's happening at various businesses and buildings around the square. Coupons will be included too.

Note on the look of this blog: the images above will soon be of "the square."

posted by Parentheticus @ 6:16 AM