Carbondale Reporter

From Prairie State Wire

House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Bocce Ball Tournament to be held May 12

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2018

To register please fill out Humane Society of Southern Illinois Bocce Ball Tournament Registration Form18 and mail or drop off form at HSSI 95 Humane Road, Murphysboro (62966).

TOUCH OF NATURE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: Rocky Ledges 5K to be held May 05

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2018

Attention ALL Rocky Ledges 5k participants, due to predicted heavy rains on Friday night/Saturday morning, the race has been POSTPONED until Saturday, May 5.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) Forum: Exploring an Evidence-based Solution to be held May 3

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2018

Jointly provided by SIU School of Medicine,Springfield Police Department, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, & Enos Park Neighborhood Association

MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business After Hours program held at Rent One Ballpark on Thursday, April 26.

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2018

A Business After Hours program was held on Thursday, April 26 from 4-6 p.m.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:Jackson County Communities Present ''The First Memorial Day'' Play to be held May 05

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2018

The cities of Carbondale and Murphysboro, Carbondale Tourism, the Jackson County Board and the General John A. Logan Museum are proud to present "The First Memorial Day."

City of Murphysboro City Council met April 24.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, April 24.

City of Herrin Finance Committee met April 23.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

City of Herrin Finance Committee met Monday, April 23.

City of Herrin Public Safety Committee met April 23.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

City of Herrin Public Safety Committee met Monday, April 23.

Herrin City Council met April 23.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

Herrin City Council met Monday, April 23.

Elverado Community Unit School District 196 Board met April 19.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

Elverado Community Unit School District 196 Board met Thursday, April 19.

City of Carbondale Planning Commission will meet May 2.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

City of Carbondale Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met April 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Thursday, April 26.

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education Policy Committee met April 23.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2018

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education Policy Committee met Monday, April 23.

These Illinois school districts paid the least in penalties for staff raises

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

A school district in Lexington was among those in Illinois that paid the least in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois.

Report: 144.2% of Williamson County Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

With the funds it has on hand outpacing the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners, 144.2 percent of the Williamson County Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Div

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Carterville, Marion and Carbondale were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Metro East Sun

House panel's GOP members question the rush to split SIU campuses

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Four GOP members of the House Higher Education Committee wanted to know why Democrats are trying to split the Southern Illinois University (SIU) campuses.

CARBONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 95: Carbondale Middle School to Host SPEAK OUT: Poetry Slam Event to be held April 26

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2018

Carbondale Middle School invites the public to attend the upcoming poetry event featuring student performances and the school jazz band.