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July 2, 2010 -- City Gears Up for Free "Dusty 45s" Concert

    The Seattle-band "Dusty 45s" is scheduled to begin their concert tonight at 6:30 p.m.  The concert will take place near the intersection of 9th and Fairfax Streets, near the northeast corner of the Courthouse Square.  The concert is absolutely FREE!  Attendees will need to bring their own lawn or folding chairs.  The weather is forecasted to be fantastic -- clear skies and 80 degrees!  Visit the band's website at www.dusty45s.com. 

June 30, 2010 -- IDOT Reports Lane Closures on Old U.S. 50

    IDOT announces lane closures on Old U.S. 50 beginning July 30, 2010 between Summerfield and the west end of Carlyle.  Highway work may be completed by November 30, 2010.  Download IDOT press release here.

June 14, 2010 -- City of Carlyle Brings Back "Movies in the Park"

    "Movies in the Park" makes it comeback in 2010 with a schedule of five movies scheduled to be shown.  "We've got a great City Park," explains Carlyle Park Director, Dave Redeker.  "Watching movies is another great activity that the Park Department is happy to provide." 

    Movies and dates are as follows: June 19 - "Monsters vs. Aliens"; July 10 - "Cloudy, with a Chance of Meatballs"; August 28 - "Up"; September 18 - "Planet 51"; October 2, "G Force."  Each movie is scheduled to begin at dusk.

    "Movies in the Park" is co-sponsored by: Traditions Portrait Design, U.S. Bank, the Lubar & Bistro, Dairy Queen, Hardees, A Tisket A Tasket, National Bank of Carlyle, Carlyle IGA, and First National Bank of Carlyle.