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News from February 2021

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met January 11

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee met Monday, Jan. 11

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Carterville Community Unit School District 5 Board met January 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Carterville Community Unit School District 5 Board met 8 a.m. Saturday, January 23.

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Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met February 10

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Feb. 10

Jackson County Executive Committee met January 7

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Jackson County Executive Committee met Thursday, Jan. 7

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Carterville City Council met February 9

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Carterville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 9

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1 inmate sentenced in Jackson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending February 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 22, 2021

There was one inmate sentenced to jail in Jackson County that will be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending February 6.

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88.7 percent of Johnston City teachers stay put; average earns $55,594 per year

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 22, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.7 percent of teachers stay at Johnston City High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Carbondale store helping out parents who foster children

By Christopher Mobley | Feb 21, 2021

To help out a group of parents who sometimes are overlooked when it comes to assistance, Two Bugs and a Bean was there to help for a day.

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78.5 percent of Lewis teachers stay put; average earns $69,033 per year

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 21, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 78.5 percent of teachers stay at Lewis School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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90 percent of Carterville Junior teachers stay put; average earns $56,834 per year

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 20, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90 percent of teachers stay at Carterville Junior High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 20, 2021

The following parishes in the Carbondale Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: OTK vs Knee High Boots

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2021

There’s one surefire way to instantly make a statement with your outfit: pick the right pair of shoes.

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM: SIU earns improved silver Bicycle Friendly University designation

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2021

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University from the League of American Bicyclists for the second time – with a silver designation in 2021.

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The San Marino Co. LLC acquires 302 S. Poplar, Carbondale

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, The San Marino Co. LLC purchased a commercial property at 302 S. Poplar, Carbondale from Alysa Bunting for $200,000.

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Trennis Hudson acquires 4532 Springer Ridge Road, Carbondale

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 19, 2021

The home at 4532 Springer Ridge Road, Carbondale was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Janet Bertschinger for $167,500. The buyer was Trennis Hudson.

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91.8 percent of Trico Senior teachers stay put; average earns $47,737 per year

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 19, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 91.8 percent of teachers stay at Trico Senior High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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137 Twelve Oaks Drive, Murphysboro sold by Xiang Cai

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 19, 2021

The home at 137 Twelve Oaks Drive, Murphysboro was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Xiang Cai for $275,000. The buyers were Norman and Gayla J. Wayman.

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Herrin Community Unit School District 4 Board Met Jan. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 19, 2021

Herrin Community Unit School District 4 Board Met Monday, Jan. 14.

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City of Marion Utility Board Met Feb. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 19, 2021

City of Marion Utility Board Met Wednesday, Feb. 3.

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MARION VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER: From living in a tent to securing stable housing: Veteran thrives with VA assistance

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2021

On an ordinary day in 2010, Marine Corps Veteran Robert McMahon returned from a fishing trip to find his house completely boarded up and already in foreclosure. The next thing he knew, he was living in a tent near the Chicago River, where he remained for close to three years.