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Lost Paintings near SIU Carbondale

I lost Paintings around 4:30 p.m. today near the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Arts on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. They are two large canvases—one with an abstract blue design, the other a warm, landscape scene. They mean a lot to me and I’m anxious about their safety because they were part of an upcoming show. I’m hopeful someone who recognizes them will see this listing.

Pulliam Center for Contemporary Arts, SIU Carbondale campus about 8 hours ago
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Puppies lost near Garden of the Gods overlook in Southern Illinois

I was hiking with my two puppies along the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area overlook in Southern Illinois around 3:15 p.m. today when a sudden gust whipped the leash and sent them wandering toward the rock formations. They are a beagle and a small terrier mix, one brown with white patches and the other mostly black with a white chest, both wearing small collars with tags. I am devastated; these puppies are all I have after moving to Southern Illinois, and I am hoping for a quick reunion. If you saw them near the overlook or heard a bark in the woods, please tell the site staff; we would be grateful for any help.

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Garden of the Gods overlook 9 days ago
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lost coins near the SIU campus in Carbondale

I lost a small pile of coins on a bench outside the SIU Student Center by the main library steps at 3:15 p.m. last Friday. When I stood to stretch, the coins were gone. It's just a tiny collection: old pennies, a silver dime, and a few keepsakes from trips with my grandfather, but it carries a lot of memory. The brick path by the campus and the scent of coffee from the cafe still feel fresh in my mind, and I keep hoping someone picked them up to keep them safe. If you've found them, please let the site know so I can recover them.

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near the SIU Student Center, by the main library steps 25 days ago
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Lost Student ID on SIU Carbondale campus

I was rushing between classes at 3:15 p.m. on Friday near Faner Library on the SIU Carbondale campus when I realized my student ID was gone. I retraced my steps from the Student Recreation Center toward the quad, checking the benches where I stopped for a quick coffee and the spot where I sat during a study break. The card is a standard white ID with my photo and the university seal, and losing it feels like losing a bit of my routine and security. If someone has seen it or picked it up, please know it would really help me—it's essential for campus access and exams, and I just want it back where it belongs.

near Faner Library, SIU Carbondale campus 25 days ago
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FOUND: Equipment for Various Sports near Garden of the Gods

I found these around 3:20 p.m. Sunday near the Garden of the Gods parking area in Southern Illinois. The pile looked like a mixed bag of sports gear—several balls, a couple of pads, and a hoodie peeking out. It felt right to pick them up and keep them handy in case the owner sees this listing. Hopefully the owner recognizes their stuff and claims it through the site.

Garden of the Gods parking lot 27 days ago
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Lost passports near Carbondale coffee shop

Last Friday, around 10:15 a.m., I realized my passport was missing from my day bag after a quick stop at a Carbondale coffee shop. I retraced my steps through the SIU campus and down West Main Street, checked the bookstore and the market, but it wasn't there. The passport is in a dark blue cover with my initials on the front. I'm anxious about an upcoming international trip and keep hoping it turns up in a coat pocket or a tote I forgot.

near the SIU Student Center, Carbondale about 1 month ago

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