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llinois State House District 118 candidate: 'Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation and Democrats continue to ask for more'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

Illinois State House District 118 candidate Paul Jacobs stated, "Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation and Democrats continue to ask for more." He made this statement in a June 11 Facebook post.

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Senator Dale Fowler: 'June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 59, said Senator Dale Fowler stated, "June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's Disease." He made this statement in a June 13 Facebook post.

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Jackson County taxpayers give $61,808 in County Sales Tax in March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

In March, Jackson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Williamson County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Williamson County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Williamson County had 12 lawyers in good standing in May

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

Cities within Williamson County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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Free Fishing Days offer anglers opportunity to fish without licenses

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days, set to take place from June 14 to June 17. This event coincides with Father’s Day weekend and allows anglers to fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

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Illinois announces free fishing days for Father's Day weekend

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration, which will take place from June 14 to June 17. This event coincides with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day period, anglers in Illinois can fish without needing to purchase a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

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Q1 Recap: 3 parolees from Jackson County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending June 8?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Governor signs record-setting budget amid controversy

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Governor Signs Record Spending Budget with Billion-Dollar Tax Hike

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National Corn on the Cob Day highlights Illinois' significant corn production

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois is the second largest corn producer in the nation. Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn.

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Williamson County Education: 751 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 7.7% of students enrolled in Williamson County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Jackson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

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

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Home prices in Jackson County during May 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Jackson County rose by $4,600 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 4.1%.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.8% of Jackson County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 6.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Carbondale ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

Carbondale residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Carbondale Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Jackson County residents paid 23rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

Jackson County residents paid $664,644 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in March.

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Williamson County taxpayers give $766,270 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

In March, Williamson County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jackson County had 26 lawyers in good standing in May

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

There were 26 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jackson County as of May.