A former economics professor who is an adviser to the Heartland Institute believes the best way to overcome Illinois’ unsustainable debt is to do what no state has done since the 1930s: declare bankruptcy.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Board met 5 p.m. Thursday, June 7.

Three offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62922, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

Republican state House candidate Dan Caulkins is taking a wait-and-see attitude in voicing his full assessment of a new bill signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner that allows top watchdog groups to investigate sexual harassment complaints without having to get approval from the Legislative Ethics Commission.

Marion Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

Marion Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

Jackson County Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 22.

Jackson County Real Property Committee met Wednesday, June 13.

Jackson County Executive Committee met Wednesday, June 13.

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met Monday, June 11.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, June 12.

Marion City Council met Tuesday, June 5.

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Thursday, May 3.

Carterville City Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12.

City of Carbondale Planning Commission met Wednesday, May 2.

City of Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 22.

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, May 22.

City of Carbondale Human Relations Commission met Monday, Jan. 8.

City of Carbondale Human Relations Commission met Monday, Feb. 5.