Carbondale Reporter

Jacobs praises union for Thanksgiving meals, blasts Pritzker for spending, COVID mandates

By John Sammon | Nov 24, 2021

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently praised Labor Union 773 for doubling its delivery of donated turkeys for Thanksgiving meals to the needy.

Shawnee Community College uses full-screen simulator to train police recruits on use of force

By John Sammon | Oct 13, 2020

Shawnee Community College in Ullin is among the first to employ a screen-film simulator to teach police trainees how to respond to different emergencies and avoid the overuse of force.

Analyst argues Mid America St. Louis Airport is quickly becoming bottomless money pit for taxpayers

By John Sammon | Oct 7, 2020

An Illinois Policy analyst reports that under the stress of COVID-19 shutdowns, Mid America St. Louis Airport – which for years has operated in the red while being bailed out by taxpayers – now threatens to become a bottomless money pit.

Zippia survey ranks Carbondale as best city in Illinois for working families

By John Sammon | Oct 6, 2020

Carbondale has been recognized as the best city in the state for working families, according to a survey by job and career search website ZIppia.

SIH Foundation provides money to Illinois nonprofits to help meet needs for the less fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic

By John Sammon | Aug 16, 2020

The Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit based tasked with improving the health and lives of area residents, is providing 18 local nonprofits with $1,000 donations to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.