By South West Illinois News Reports |
Mar 7, 2024
A total solar eclipse is set to grace the skies over southern Illinois on April 8, promising a spectacle that is expected to draw in visitors and economic benefits to the region. The largest city in the path of totality, Carbondale, is gearing up for the event, with expectations of significant economic impacts akin to the 2017 eclipse."Carbondale will once again be the center of attention for thousands of people who want to experience something that is very rare and also very exciting," remarked Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis).The 2017 eclipse brought over 100,000...