Carbondale Reporter

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State taxes: Carbondale residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid for July

Carbondale residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Williamson County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Marion Community Unit School District 2 stood out in Williamson County with 3,730 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

Williamson County residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in July.

Cities within Williamson County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Williamson County in the third quarter of 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

Lucy Horn named MVC Defender of the Week after strong performances

Lucy Horn, a defender for the Southern Illinois University women's soccer team, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Defender of the Week. The announcement was made by the conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Illinois Senate Republicans call for independent audit into DCFS amid abuse allegations

Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy have filed a resolution requesting an independent audit of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) following serious allegations of abuse at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center in Chicago. The call for an audit comes after an investigative report by Injustice Watch revealed numerous accusations of violence, including sexual and physical abuse, against children at the state-funded facility.

State Representative Paul Jacobs: 'The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households'

State Representative Paul Jacobs shared information about utility payment assistance in an October 2 Facebook post. He said, "This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance."

Williamson County collects $110,759 in County Sales Tax in July

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

Rep. Jacobs expresses support for Israel on attack anniversary

Today marks one year since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. This day serves as a reminder of the victims and survivors of these tragic events. Support for the people of Israel continues to be expressed.

FOIA Request Sent to Williamson County Regarding Freedom of Information Act Logs on October 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Williamson County, Illinois, on October 7, 2024.

Southern Illinois faces North Dakota State with freshman QB debut

Southern Illinois University is set to host North Dakota State for a Homecoming football game on Saturday at Saluki Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. This matchup marks the first time in 35 years that Southern Illinois will start a true freshman at quarterback, with Jake Curry stepping into the role.

Anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel marked by remembrance

Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel. The occasion serves as a reminder of the victims and survivors of these events. Support for the people of Israel continues.

Paul Jacobs receives top honor from Illinois Optometric Association