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Williamson County residents pay $120,596 in County Sales Tax in June

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

In June, Williamson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities in Jackson County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in August

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jackson County in August compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending Sept. 7

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Carterville Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 319th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

Administrators in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $113,436 per year, ranking 319th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 7

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Severin & Sen. Bryant host free senior health fair in Mt.Carmel

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will team up on Friday, September 27, in Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a free Senior Citizens Health Fair. This will be the second such event hosted by the lawmakers in 2024 and the first they have held in Mt. Carmel.

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Southern Illinois volleyball falls to Lindenwood in five sets

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball team lost in five sets to Lindenwood on Friday at the Lindenwood Invitational in St. Charles, Missouri.

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Local lawmakers host free senior health fair in Marion

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

Local lawmakers are once again hosting a free senior citizens health fair at The Hub in Marion on Wednesday, September 25. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) will join dozens of local healthcare providers and senior citizen service vendors for the annual event, which offers free healthcare screenings, information, and prizes to area seniors.

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Illinois faces corruption trial while University sees record enrollments

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The week ending September 14, 2024, saw significant developments in Illinois, ranging from a high-profile corruption trial to record enrollments at the University of Illinois and job losses due to Big Lots store closures.

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SIU launches Big Dawg Leadership Society recognizing top supporters

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The Big Dawg Leadership Society is the next step in what SIU Athletic Director Tim Leonard calls "Saluki World Domination."

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Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball to compete at Lindenwood Invitational

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball team is set to participate in the Lindenwood Invitational this weekend in St. Charles, Missouri.

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Bost announces $2.7 million grant for flood recovery in Southern Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today a $2.7 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair lasting damage caused by May 2019 flooding. The sites include Carlyle Lake, the Kaskaskia Project Area, and locations in Central Illinois and Southeast Missouri.

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Southern Illinois University women's soccer defeats SIUE

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team secured its second home win of the season on Thursday night, defeating SIUE with a final score of 2-1.

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Severin discusses deer crop damage and corrections issues on WJPF Morning Newswatch

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

State Rep. Dave Severin recently participated in an interview with Tom Miller on WJPF’s Morning Newswatch program. During the session, Rep. Severin addressed a town hall meeting held in Mt. Vernon, which attracted 150 farmers and concerned citizens discussing solutions to the increasing issue of crop damage caused by large deer herds in the region. Additionally, he spoke about ongoing challenges at the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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Southern Illinois Women's Golf finishes seventh at Green Wave Invite

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

Southern Illinois Women's Golf concluded its first tournament of the season with a seventh-place finish at the Green Wave Invite on Tuesday in Avondale, La.

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Southern Illinois women's soccer to face SIUE in home match

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team will host Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Thursday night.

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Severin honors victims of 9/11 attacks on Patriot Day 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one another with kindness and strength.

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Cities in Williamson County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in August

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Williamson County in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Illinois State Capitol undergoes extensive renovations to preserve historical architecture

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in recent years has noticed significant construction activity. The north wing of the Capitol is undergoing a three-year renovation project aimed at modernizing the historic building while preserving its 19th-century atmosphere and décor.