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Carbondale residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Carbondale residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Jackson County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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

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Rep. Jacobs initiates task force for repurposing closed Tamms prison

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Paul Jacobs has announced the passing of House Bill 1341, aimed at creating a task force to explore future uses for the Tamms prison facility in southern Illinois.

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Red Devils teams celebrate and reflect on successful and challenging matches

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Murphysboro HS shared updates on April 9, 2025, about recent athletic events, including a win by the girls' soccer team and a loss in the softball conference opener.

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Murphysboro HS tweets updates and local education statistics

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Murphysboro High School shared updates on athletic events and education statistics through their Twitter account on April 9, 2025.

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Southern Illinois softball secures 5-3 victory over Missouri

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

The Southern Illinois University softball team achieved a 5-3 victory over Missouri, marking their first win against the Tigers since 2007.

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State Representative Dave Severin joins Mt. Vernon students for Agriculture Day in Springfield

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) participated in an Agriculture Day event in Springfield joined by Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Mt.

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Severin criticizes committee vote advancing amendment to HB 2827

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin expressed disappointment following the advancement of an amendment to HB 2827, commonly referred to as the Homeschool Act, by the House Education Policy Committee.

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Tuesday, April 8: Marion High School standout Kale Cameron’s college team wins to William Jewell Cardinals

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

The Maryville Saints won 11-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Tuesday, April 8.

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Trevor Jackson, former Marion High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 8 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

The East Carolina Pirates lost 4-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Tuesday, April 8.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

These former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Williamson County residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in January.

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Cities within Williamson County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Williamson County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 5 parolees from Jackson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

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

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H-1B Insights: Employers in Carbondale Reporter publication area file 59 petitions throughout 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Carbondale Reporter publication area submitted 59 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Southern Illinois achieves 6-3 softball victory against Missouri State

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Southern Illinois University softball team extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-3 victory over Missouri State on Tuesday.

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Murphysboro HS shares insights on education statistics and issues in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Murphysboro High School highlights important educational statistics and challenges in Illinois through a series of tweets in early April 2025.

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Representative Jacobs opposes bill that would permit non-FDA approved drugs in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs, a Republican from Pomona, voiced strong opposition to House Bill 3637 on Monday.

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Murphysboro HS reports soaring win for girls' soccer and educational statistics

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Murphysboro High School recently celebrated the success of their girls' soccer team and provided insights into educational metrics for their district and the state of Illinois.

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Southern Illinois rallies late to overcome SEMO in college baseball

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Southern Illinois University rallied with a significant six-run eighth inning to defeat Southeast Missouri State 7-3 at Itchy Jones Stadium.