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Les O'Dell

Les O’Dell

Les O’Dell is a freelance journalist living in Carbondale and a frequent contributor to Illinois Country Living.

Scott Thorne, owner of Castle Perilous Games and Books in Carbondale, straightens board games on his store’s shelves. Photo by Les O’Dell
  • Feature Stories
  • July 2018

You can’t get bored with board games

Steel Guitar Show
  • Feature Stories
  • January 2018

The fascinating and unique tones of steel guitars

HackSI-Robot
  • Feature Stories
  • September 2017

HackSI

Eclipse
  • Feature Stories
  • August 2017

Total eclipse of the sun

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  • Feature Stories
  • July 2017

State fairs provide economic boost for local economy

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  • Feature Stories
  • May 2017

Exceptional Camps for Exceptional People

Portrait of student girl sitting in front of desktop
  • Feature Stories
  • March 2017

Internships

pieces of coal
  • Feature Stories, ICL
  • January 2017

Power from the earth

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