Carbondale Reporter

State Representative Dave Severin of Benton has voiced his opposition to the recent $1 billion increase in taxes, fund sweeps, and fees used to support Illinois' $55.2 billion fiscal year 2026 budget.

Severin opposes $1 billion tax hike for Illinois FY 26 budget

State Representative Dave Severin of Benton, Illinois, voted against a proposed $1 billion tax increase intended to fund the $55.2 billion fiscal year 2026 budget.

Southern Illinois track concludes season at NCAA West Regional without advancing

The Southern Illinois Track and Field program concluded its 2025 outdoor season at the NCAA West First Round in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

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On Friday, May 30, former Carterville High School standout Amayah Doyle collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

The game took place in Devon Park.

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Trevor Jackson, former Marion High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number 13 seed.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met May 5

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, May 5

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met April 24

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Thursday, April 24

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met April 17

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Thursday, April 17

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 17

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, April 17

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 administrators rank 401st highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 earn an average of $111,772 per year, ranking 401st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending May 24

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many companies in cities across Jackson County received FDA citations in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Jackson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Illinois Democrats face criticism over tax policies from Severin

Mr. Potter would likely appreciate the current stance of Democrats regarding taxation in Illinois, according to a recent statement.

Jacobs hosts Anna-Jonesboro student as House page at the Capitol

State Representative Paul Jacobs recently welcomed Elizabeth Hill, a junior from Anna-Jonesboro High School, to serve as his Page at the Capitol.

On Thursday, May 29, former Carterville High School standout Amayah Doyle collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship