Libby Gerdes is a Weekend Editor and Reporter. She covers a range of topics including culture and society, arts and entertainment, and events management, with a focus on accessibility, diversity and inclusion, LGBTQ+ interests, and social issues. Libby's work has been featured in multiple publications such as The Pantagraph, OFFICER, and WPSD-TV, LLC.
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By: Josh Bayan, Libby Gerdes
METROPOLIS — With the extensive rainfall that's befallen the region as a result of severe weather over Saturday, while many were lucky to see minimal damage across the region, the most prevalent issue rose quickly: cars facing high water levels.
By: Libby Gerdes
On her journey walking across America, Rin Lee made her longest straight stretch right here in Southern Illinois.
By: Dean Amley, Libby Gerdes
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A federal district judge sentenced a Carbondale man to 46 months in prison as well as $564,936.19 in restitution after he pleaded
CAMBRIA — A Saturday night fire consumed a four-unit apartment complex and displayed its residents, according to Cambria Fire Chief Randall Simmons.
By: Libby Gerdes
A Saturday night fire consumed a four-unit apartment complex and displaced its residents, according to Cambria Fire Chief Randall Simmons.
CARBONDALE — When Eve Jacobson and Justin Wimberly learned of the ‘Build Your Own Bouquet Bar' event at the Carbondale Public Library, they thought it would be the perfect opportunity to have a date night and visit the library for the first time.
CARBONDALE — When Eve Jacobson and Justin Wimberly learned of the ‘Build Your Own Bouquet Bar’ event at the Carbondale Public Library, they thought it would be the perfect opportunity
By: Libby Gerdes
MAKANDA — While Kevin Lucas is no stranger to playing charity concerts in Southern Illinois, this year's concert is his first supporting St. Francis St. Francis Community Animal Rescue and Education — a cause close to home.
CARBONDALE — While summer camps can stress incoming seventh-grader Grace out, meeting new friends became her favorite part of SIU's Art Explorers camp.
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker honored Saturday as Emmett Till Day after signing a law for the designation Thursday.
