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Jackson among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Jackson saw its population decrease by 2,957, or 4.9 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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1 Carbondale location licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including one in Carbondale, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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37 living veterans in Williamson County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Williamson County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 37, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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123 living veterans in Will County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Will County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 123, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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27 living veterans in Jackson County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Jackson County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 27, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Marion student named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Tre Graham, a high school student, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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Carbondale resident named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Benton Goff, a recent high school graduate, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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Public safety pension fund in Carbondale under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Carbondale is only 46 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 7, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Sen. Schimpf-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Sen. Schimpf-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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Rep. Severin-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Dave Severin (R-117) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 3, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62966 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 2, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62966 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62959 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62959 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62959 convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62959 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62959 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

There were 19 offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62959 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.