June, 2017 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Illinois Heartland Library System Advocacy Committee met May 4.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Advocacy Committee met Thursday, May 4.

Illinois Heartland Library System Advocacy Committee met June 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Advocacy Committee met at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met April 27.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Thursday, April 27.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education Public Relation Committee met June 6.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education Public Relation Committee met at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met May 25.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25.

Jackson County Board of Review will meet June 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review will meet Monday, June 12.

Jackson County Board of Review met June 8.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 8, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review met Thursday, June 8.

Elkville home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Elkville fell by $9,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

Carbondale home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Carbondale fell by $12,550 while total sales increased by 16.7%.

De Soto home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in De Soto rose by $14,100 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Murphysboro home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Murphysboro rose by $62,000 while total sales decreased by 38.9%.

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SIU looks to raise $75 million to help students find success

By Charmaine Little | Jun 5, 2017

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Foundation is almost halfway to collecting its fundraising goal of $75 million to help provide scholarships and other benefits to its Carbondale students, SIU announced recently.

Williamson treasurer calls property taxes a puzzle with no real solution

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 4, 2017

As much as anyone, Williamson County Treasurer Brinson Venable believes taxes are too high in Illinois, but he also wonders how some towns and cities will survive if a property tax freeze is enacted.

Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.