Carbondale Reporter

Of the 15 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Carbondale Reporter publication area 14 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending June 7

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois signs largest state budget; Rep. Jacobs voices concerns over spending

State Representative Paul Jacobs has expressed his concerns following the signing of Illinois' largest budget by Governor JB Pritzker.

Illinois budget signed by Governor Pritzker faces criticism from Representative Severin

Governor JB Pritzker has signed the FY 26 Illinois state budget, which includes $1 billion in taxes, fees, and fund sweeps to support a $55.2 billion spending plan.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

The following parishes in the Carbondale Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Q3: 2 inmates sentenced in Williamson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Williamson County during the third quarter of 2025.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 56.8% of Jackson County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County schools identified as white.

1 inmate sentenced in Williamson County to be released from jail during July

There is one inmate sentenced in Williamson County set to be released from jail in July.

1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 7

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Jacobs calls for ethics reform following Madigan's sentencing

State Representative Paul Jacobs has commented on the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

Madigan sentenced amid calls for ethics reform

On Friday, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, followed by three years of probation and a $2.5 million fine.

11 inmates sentenced in Jackson County to be released in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 11 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Jackson County during the third quarter of 2025.

4 inmates sentenced in Jackson County to be released in July

There are four inmates sentenced in Jackson County set to be released from jail in July.

Marion responsible for 27th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April

Marion residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in April.

How many white students were enrolled in Williamson County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of students enrolled in Williamson County schools identified as white.

Analysis: Elverado Community Unit School District 196 administrators rank 21st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $77,639 per year, ranking 21st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

FOIA request sent to Jackson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Jackson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

Illinois General Assembly passes record-breaking budget with significant tax increases

Governor J.B. Pritzker's spending plan, which includes nearly one billion dollars in tax increases and financial strategies, has passed the General Assembly as of May 31.

FOIA request sent to Williamson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025