Carbondale Reporter

Enrollment numbers in Williamson County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lawmakers honor national child abuse prevention month with call to action

Every child has the right to grow up feeling safe and supported.

Murphysboro HS postpones soccer match due to weather on April 3, 2025

Murphysboro High School shared a weather-related postponement for the girls' soccer match on April 3, 2025, with the decision noted on social media.

Murphysboro High School shares insights on education in Illinois and local district data

Murphysboro High School has shared detailed figures highlighting state and local education statistics.

Saluki men's basketball golf outing scheduled for June 26

An engaging event is approaching for Saluki men's basketball supporters, as the team prepares for its annual golf outing.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Williamson County?

There were 13 offenders living in Williamson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet April 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 2, 2025

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet at 9 a.m. April 8

SIU baseball series against Missouri State altered due to weather conditions

Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will face weather-related changes for the third consecutive weekend.

Bill Cornell Spring Invite called off due to weather concerns

The Southern Illinois Track and Field program has announced that the Bill Cornell Spring Invite, initially scheduled for April 4 and 5, has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions expected in the area.

Senator Bryant supports National Child Abuse Prevention and Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, with this year’s theme, "Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention," emphasizing the role of community support in preventing child abuse prior to its occurrence.

Murphysboro HS shares stats on education salaries and teacher shortages

On April 2, 2025, Murphysboro High School posted multiple tweets detailing educational statistics in Illinois, focusing on teacher salaries, shortages, and the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.

Williamson County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.1% of income in Williamson County, providing an average of $2,140 per capita to residents.

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met March 11

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, March 11

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met April 2

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 2

City of Genoa City Council met March 5

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, March 5

Village of Yates City Committee Board met Mar. 5