Carbondale Reporter

The truancy rate at Carterville Junior High School fell to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Murphysboro students failed math

About 14 percent of Murphysboro Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

Johnston City High School reports 9% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Johnston City High School fell to 9 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Elverado Junior failed English language arts

About 44 percent of Elverado Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Report: 22 percent of 2016 Johnston City High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 81 percent of Johnston City High School seniors graduated on time, 22 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Jackson County Board met November 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 31, 2018

Jackson County Board met Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Carbondale Park District Board met November 5

Carbondale Park District Board met 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 5.

Jackson County Board met December 18

Jackson County Board met 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 18.

Jackson County Real Property Committee met December 12

Jackson County Real Property Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 12.

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met December 10

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met 5 p.m. Monday, December 10.

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois has 20th highest home vacancy rate in nation

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

Illinois posted the 20th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM: “I’m confident we can turn SIU around", says enrollment manager

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2018

“I’m confident we can turn SIU around", says enrollment manager

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Accessories that Elevate Your Look Instantly

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2018

Accessories that Elevate Your Look Instantly

Jackson County Executive Committee met December 10

Jackson County Executive Committee met 4 p.m. Monday, December 10.

Jackson County Board met December 3

Jackson County Board met 6 p.m. Monday, December 3.

Jackson County 708 Board met November 26

Jackson County 708 Board met 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 26.

Jackson County Board met November 20

Jackson County Board met 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 20.

Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board met November 21