Carbondale Reporter

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) men's and women's cross-country teams are set to compete at the Mizzou Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 27. The event will take place at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri. The men's 8K race is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., followed by the women's 6K race at 8:45 a.m.

Southern Illinois volleyball team heads to Iowa for MVC weekend matches

Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball will travel to Iowa for its first full weekend of Missouri Valley Conference action this Friday. The Salukis are scheduled to play Northern Iowa on Friday and Drake on Saturday.

Rep. Jacobs hosts annual Carbondale senior citizens health fair

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) reported a successful senior citizens health and wellness fair at the Carbondale Civic Center earlier this week. Jacobs, who is also a practicing optometrist, noted that more than 130 seniors and 50 health care and senior citizen service providers attended the event.

Southern Illinois lawmakers host successful senior fair for local community

State Representatives Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), along with State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), have reported another successful senior citizens health and wellness fair. The event, held earlier this week at The Hub in Marion, saw attendance from over 150 local seniors and featured 60 healthcare and senior services vendors.

Lawmakers host free senior citizens health fair in Mt.Carmel

State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will collaborate 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 marks the second such event hosted by the lawmakers in 2024 and their first joint effort in Mt. Carmel.

Southern Illinois women's soccer draws with Indiana State

The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Indiana State on Thursday in Terre Haute, Ind. The Salukis now hold a record of 4-2-4 for the season.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Trico Community Unit School District 176 administrators rank 73rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Trico Community Unit School District 176 earn an average of $83,797 per year, ranking 73rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Mike Bost votes against spending bill lacking election security measures

Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted against a short-term spending compromise that funds the government through December 20th, as it excluded a provision requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Last week, Bost supported a package that would have funded the government until March 20th of next year while implementing SAVE Act reforms.

Southern Illinois University women's soccer team to play Indiana State

The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team, holding a record of 4-2-3, is set to travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, to face Indiana State on Thursday afternoon.

Southern Illinois lawmakers urge changes in inmate mail protocol after exposure incidents

In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily suspend mail processing services within correctional facilities. This suspension should remain in effect until proper protocols and resources are implemented to prevent future exposure incidents.

Jackson County: Cities registered 26 lawyers in good standing as of August

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

Analysis: DeSoto Consolidated School District 86 administrators rank 85th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in DeSoto Consolidated School District 86 earn an average of $85,433 per year, ranking 85th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Southern Illinois to face South Dakota as third-straight ranked opponent

Southern Illinois University’s football team, ranked No. 17, will face off against No. 5 South Dakota on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. This marks the third consecutive week that Southern Illinois has played a ranked opponent.

Southern Illinois lawmakers urge changes in inmate mail protocol after exposure incidents

In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily suspend mail processing services within correctional facilities. This suspension should remain in effect until proper protocols and resources are implemented to prevent future exposure incidents.

Lawmakers urge temporary halt on inmate mail processing due to drug exposure incidents