Podcast Summary
Democratic National Convention: Early nomination could lead to a high-energy DNC celebrating Biden's presidency, while indecision and floor fights could negatively impact the party. Last open convention for Democrats was in Chicago in 1968.
President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign could impact the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. If the party settles on a nominee early, it could result in a high-energy event celebrating Biden's presidency. However, indecision and potential floor fights could negatively affect the party. The last time the Democrats had an open convention was in Chicago in 1968. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin praises Governor J.B. Pritzker as a potential vice presidential candidate but has not endorsed him yet. Meanwhile, Republicans question Biden's ability to finish his term, with Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Boss expressing concerns.
Crime incidents, bear sighting: A stabbing and vehicle theft occurred in Carbondale, leaving one person dead, while a bear sighting was reported along Route 13 corridor. Officials advise to make noise, respect the bear's space, and slowly back away if encountered.
There have been two significant incidents reported in the Carbondale area over the weekend. A stabbing and vehicle theft occurred at the 500 block of East Sycamore Street, leaving 31-year-old Tresone Blithe dead. The original reporting party sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. All parties involved are identified, and there are no ongoing threats to the public. Meanwhile, a black bear has been spotted along the Route 13 corridor in the Murphy's Bureau area. Officials advise not to run, surprise, or provoke the bear if encountered. Instead, make noise, respect the bear's space, and slowly back away or go inside a building or vehicle if possible. In sports news, SIU Football is predicted to finish 4th in the Missouri Valley Football Conference standings, with South Dakota State as the favorite to win the league. SIU returns six starters on offense and four on defense from their team that finished eighth and fifth last season and made three playoff appearances in the last four years.
Summer Weather: Summer weather in the region will be mostly sunny with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with high temperatures around 85-86 degrees and overnight lows around 67 degrees.
Today and tomorrow are expected to follow a typical summer weather pattern in the region. Partly sunny skies will dominate, but there's a chance of scattered afternoon shower thunderstorms. The high temperatures will be around 85-86 degrees, with overnight lows around 67 degrees. The evenings may bring some scattered showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 10 p.m. Overall, the weather forecast is a repetition of mostly sunny days with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Stay tuned for any updates on potential severe weather. I'm Jeff Williams, WSIU News.