Carbondale Reporter

Jacobs is marking Education Support Professionals Day by acknowledging the essential contributions of various school staff members.

Senate GOP urges Pritzker against tax hikes amid budget shortfall

Illinois faces a projected budget deficit of over $3 billion, prompting Senate Republicans to urge Governor J.B. Pritzker to balance the budget without increasing taxes on citizens and businesses.

Education support professionals recognized for their vital role in schools

Today marks Education Support Professionals Day, a time to recognize the important contributions of those who support educational institutions.

Southern Illinois prepares for Purdue Invitational following record-setting performance

The Southern Illinois University swimming and diving teams are preparing to participate in the Purdue Invitational, which will take place from November 21 to November 23 at the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Southern Illinois swimmers earn Missouri Valley Conference weekly honors

Alex Santiago, Willem Huggins, and Liseska Gallegos from the Southern Illinois swimming and diving team have been recognized with weekly honors by the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), as announced today.

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Jackson County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Jackson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2024

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 21

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2024

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 21

Safe Haven Shoe Drive seeks donations for Mount Carmel shelter

State Representative Dave Severin is urging residents to donate gently used shoes for the ongoing 2024 Safe Haven Shoe Drive in Mount Carmel.

Southern Illinois prepares for senior day showdown against Murray State

Southern Illinois University (SIU) is set to host Murray State in a regional rivalry game this Saturday at Saluki Stadium.

Southern Illinois volleyball concludes regular season at Missouri State

Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball team is set to conclude its regular season with a match against Missouri State.

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Williamson County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Williamson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

City of Genoa City Council met Oct. 16

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 16

City of Murphysboro City Council met Oct. 15

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 15

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Oct. 8

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 8

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Nov. 13

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Wednesday, Nov. 13

Murphysboro HS releases basketball schedules for 2024-25 season

Murphysboro High School announced their basketball schedules for the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams on November 18, 2024.

Southern Illinois University signs three recruits for 2025 softball class

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) softball team has announced the signing of three new players for its 2025 recruiting class.

American Education Week celebrates educators' contributions to future leaders

American Education Week highlights the importance of learning and acknowledges the efforts of educators, students, and families.

Southern Illinois' Gift Uchenna earns MVC Newcomer of the Week honors