Carbondale Reporter

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.

Film, discussion to examine challenges migrants face crossing border

A virtual community discussion on immigration and the challenges migrants face coming to the United States is set for Jan. 23.

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 19

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on January 19 at 12:00 PM

Benyas to lead all-state high school orchestra later this month

Edward M. Benyas has stood on many raised podiums throughout his career, directing orchestras featuring some of the nation’s most talented musicians. Benyas, a professor of oboe and conducting in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music, will reach another milestone when he directs the 2022 Illinois All-State Orchestra in Peoria later this month.

No new teachers in Murphysboro sign pledge on Jan. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Murphysboro who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Johnston City stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Johnston City who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Cost of education: Average 2020 salary in Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140

How much do Illinois teachers in Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

No new teachers in Carterville sign pledge on Jan. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Carterville who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Johnston City stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Johnston City who signed the pledge on Jan. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

What do teachers in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 in 2020 earn on average each school year?

How much do Illinois teachers in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

No new teachers in Murphysboro sign pledge on Jan. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Murphysboro who signed the pledge on Jan. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Carterville sign pledge on Jan. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Carterville who signed the pledge on Jan. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Open book: Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 average salary in 2020

How much do Illinois teachers in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Vergennes collects $681 in Municipal Sales Tax in December 2021

This is a decrease from the month before.

No new teachers in Murphysboro sign pledge on Jan. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Murphysboro who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Jackson County officials report 103 coronavirus deaths, with 11,996 confirmed cases

There have been 11,996 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jackson County as of Jan. 14, with 103 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

1,026 Williamson County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

As of Jan. 14, 1,026 Williamson County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Severin joins Durkin in calling for investigation into DCFS

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2022

Republican state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) has joined House GOP Leader Jim Durkin in calling for hearings and an investigation after Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith was recently held in contempt of court for violating the rights of children.

2,222 Williamson County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19