January, 2022 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

10,990 Williamson County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 6, at least 10,990 white residents of Williamson County tested positive for the coronavirus.

The second half of 2021: Home prices in Makanda increased

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2021 in Makanda rose by $25,750 while total sales increased by 14.3%.

Elkville median home prices rose by 108.5% in the second half of 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2021 in Elkville rose by $51,000 while total sales decreased by 77.8%.

1,971 Jackson County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 6, at least 1,971 African American residents of Jackson County tested positive for the coronavirus.

1308 Walnut, Murphysboro purchased by Kyler Worthen and Cleo Gaines

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The commercial property at 1308 Walnut, Murphysboro was sold on Jan. 7 by Richard F. and Miranda E. Staple for $77,000. The buyers were Kyler Worthen and Cleo Gaines.

No new teachers in Murphysboro sign pledge on Jan. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

There were no new teachers in Murphysboro who signed the pledge on Jan. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Carbondale home prices rose in the second half of 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2021 in Carbondale rose by $11,375 while total sales increased by 32.3%.

80 Jackson County residents classified as Asian test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 6, at least 80 Asian residents of Jackson County tested positive for the coronavirus.

December 2021: Home prices in Carbondale increased

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in December 2021 in Carbondale rose by $52,200 while total sales increased by 26.3%.

How did home prices perform in Elkville during the fourth quarter of 2021?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 in Elkville rose by $51,000 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Median home prices in Murphysboro rose to $80,000 in 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in 2021 in Murphysboro rose by $7,000 while total sales increased by 11.7%.

Median home prices in De Soto rose to $67,500 in the fourth quarter of 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 in De Soto rose by $24,500 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

491 Jackson County residents classified as Hispanic test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 6, at least 491 Hispanic residents of Jackson County tested positive for the coronavirus.

53 Williamson County residents classified as Asian test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 6, at least 53 Asian residents of Williamson County tested positive for the coronavirus.

564 Williamson County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 7, 564 Williamson County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

2021: Elkville experienced a 5.9% increase in median home prices

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in 2021 in Elkville rose by $3,000 while total sales decreased by 41.7%.

1,073 Jackson County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As of Jan. 7, 1,073 Jackson County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 Board met Nov. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 7, 2022

Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 Board met Monday, Nov. 15.

Indoor Humidity Needs of Pets

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2022

Optimal indoor humidity for furry pets is generally the same as it is for humans, so using a humidifier to reduce dryness can be worthwhile, says Gene Pavlovsky, medical director of the Veterinary Medicine South Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana.