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Q3 Recap: 7 parolees from Williamson County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Marion residents paid 38th-largest sum in October 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

Marion residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 4

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois honors law enforcement on appreciation day

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

Today marks Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a time to recognize and honor the dedication of law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to ensure community safety.

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Rep. Jacobs acknowledges law enforcement on appreciation day

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

Today marks Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the efforts of law enforcement officers.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

This former Carbondale Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending Jan. 4

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Jan. 4?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jackson County residents paid 26th-largest sum in October 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

Jackson County residents paid $760,013 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in October 2024.

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Q3 Recap: 1 parolee from Williamson County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

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

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Jackson County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jackson County in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Paul Jacobs begins third term as Illinois State Representative

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs was sworn in for his third term at the University of Illinois Springfield on Wednesday.

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Salukis return to action against Indiana State after month-long break

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to compete at Indiana State after a break of over a month.

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Salukis fall short despite strong second half effort against Belmont

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

Southern Illinois basketball team put up a strong fight in the second half but fell short against Belmont, losing 90-86 at the Curb Event Center in Nashville.

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Dave Severin begins second term as state representative for Illinois' 116th District

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin, a Republican from Benton, has commenced his second term as the 116th District State Representative.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

These former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11.

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State Representative Paul Jacobs: 'The low temperatures are a concern'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs addressed the challenging conditions faced by linemen working to restore power in Southern Illinois following a severe winter storm.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 28

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Williamson County collects $121,895 in County Sales Tax in October 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2025

In October 2024, Williamson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois residents face rising winter heating costs amid colder forecasts

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2025

As winter temperatures begin to drop across Illinois, the energy required to heat homes is expected to rise, leading to increased heating bills.