August, 2018 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

HERRIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Herrin City Council Meeting to be held August 13

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The City of Herrin, Illinois is a home rule municipality which operates under a mayor and aldermanic form of government, and is comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, who are elected for four year terms.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City of Carbondale Launches New Website

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The City of Carbondale is excited to launch its newly redesigned website, www.explorecarbondale.com.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE: Car Seat Check to be held August 15

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

Check your child's car seat at the SIU Center for Family Medicine parking lot, 520 N.

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Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Stage Company Presents Open Auditions For The Crucible

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

We are looking to cast an ensemble of 15-17 actors, with particular emphasis on diversity in age and ethnicity, beyond what is specified in the original play.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Varsity Begins Thursday Night Art House Series with “Sita Sings the Blues”

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

The Varsity’s Thursday night film series begins on Aug. 16 with “Sita Sings the Blues,” the creation of Nina Paley, a San Francisco-based animator who grew up in Urbana, Illinois, and tells the story of the break-up of her marriage by way of the epic Indian tale of Ramayana set to the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE: Bicentennial Welcome Lunch to be held August 13

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

Come join us for a Bicentennial Banquet in the 801 courtyard as we welcome the second-year students to Springfield.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rosebud Antique Mall Ribbon Cutting: Another Southern IL Business Goes Solar

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

AES Solar is excited to announce the completion of a new solar power installation at the Rosebud Antique Mall in Colp, Illinois.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE:Medical Students Working with Local Physicians...

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

Family physicians in six Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine August 6–31.

John A Logan College enrolls 3,933 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

At John A Logan College, 71 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 59 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Carbondale home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Carbondale fell by $7,000 while total sales decreased by 11.1%.

Jackson County 708 Board met July 16.

By Danica M. Manlangit | Aug 7, 2018

Jackson County 708 Board met Monday, July 16.

Murphysboro home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Murphysboro fell by $53,450 while total sales increased by 41.7%.

Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

How much has Giant City CCSD 130 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 6, 2018

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 accumulated $1.68 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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Southern District of Illinois to fund scholarships to SIU law students

By John Breslin, Madison County Record | Aug 5, 2018

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois will fund law school scholarships in an effort to support the area's legal community.

How much has Johnston City CUSD 1 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 5, 2018

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 accumulated $5.69 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of public schools data.