Carbondale Reporter

MARION VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER: Life Waters provides adaptive scuba programs to disabled Veterans

By Rhealene May Dampil | Aug 23, 2019

LifeWaters offers scuba diving and scuba certifications as part of recreational water therapy. The non-profit organization improves the lives of disabled Veterans with a dedicated staff of volunteers, including Spinal Cord Injury therapists, doctors, nurses, Veterans and civilians.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Marion convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Marion during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62951 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62951 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

MARION VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER: Start enjoying the health benefits of a smoke-free environment…

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

VA will implement a smoke-free policy beginning in October 2019 and complete full implementation no later than January 2020.

CARTERVILLE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT: Variance Hearing

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

A Variance Hearing will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the City Council Chambers at 103 S. Division Street, Carterville, IL.

Jackson County Republican chairman fears impact of expanded gambling

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2019

Jackson County Republican Chairman Chris Grissom has had enough of all the gambling expansion across much of Illinois.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met June 12

By Michael Abella | Aug 21, 2019

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, June 12.

City of Carbondale Library Board met August 7

By Michael Abella | Aug 21, 2019

City of Carbondale Library Board met Wednesday, Aug. 7.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62951 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62951 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Marion convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Marion during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Murphysboro convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Murphysboro during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Week-in-Review: August 12-16

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been spending time in District, recently touring the Marion Wellness School Health Center, attending a ribbon cutting ceremony in Carbondale and meeting with constituents.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Senator Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: August 19

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Senator Schimpf joined with Representatives Terri Bryant and Nathan Reitz to help kick off the 2019 Grand American World Trap Shooting Championships at the WSRC in Sparta.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Southern IL Symphony & Carbondale & Carterville High School Bands Present Bavarian Youth Wind Band

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

Southern IL Symphony & Carbondale & Carterville High School Bands Present Bavarian Youth Wind Band

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Road Construction Project

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

The City of Carbondale is currently completing plans for the reconstruction of the Chautauqua Street and McLafferty Road intersection.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met August 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 20, 2019

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Jackson County Real Property Committee met August 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 20, 2019

Jackson County Real Property Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Jackson County Board of Review met August 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 20, 2019

Jackson County Board of Review met Thursday, Aug. 8.

From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

Herrin Community Unit School District 4 Board met July 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 20, 2019

Herrin Community Unit School District 4 Board met Thursday, July 18.