March, 2022 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

SIU hosts the annual Rickert-Ziebold Trust Awards Competition April 4-9

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2022

Art lovers will soon have a chance to view the work of seven top student artists who are finalists in Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design’s annual Rickert-Ziebold competition.

Williamson County officials report 248 coronavirus deaths, with 22,530 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 31, 2022

There have been 22,530 confirmed coronavirus cases in Williamson County as of March 31, with 248 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Analysis: Carterville administrators rank 385th in state for average pay

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 31, 2022

Administrators in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $103,972 per year, ranking 385th out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Gorham residents pay $1,909 in Municipal Sales Tax in 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 31, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Jackson County officials report 119 coronavirus deaths, with 15,512 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 31, 2022

There have been 15,512 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jackson County as of March 31, with 119 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

City of Carbondale City Council met Feb. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 31, 2022

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met March 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 31, 2022

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, March 15.

SIU celebrating Earth Month with many events in April

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2022

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Earth Month in April with a variety of special events, culminating in the annual Sustainability Awards Ceremony on Earth Day, April 22.

Williamson County officials report 247 coronavirus deaths, with 22,526 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

There have been 22,526 confirmed coronavirus cases in Williamson County as of March 30, with 247 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

$5,187 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in 2021 for Freeman Spur

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Best garden tools to use in Jackson County gardens

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Carbondale Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Best garden tools to use in Williamson County gardens

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Carbondale Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Jackson County officials report 119 coronavirus deaths, with 15,505 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

There have been 15,505 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jackson County as of March 30, with 119 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Analysis: Marion administrators rank 332nd in state for average pay

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

Administrators in Marion Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $107,252 per year, ranking 332nd out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Jackson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 30, 2022

Jackson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Jan. 24.

City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met March 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 30, 2022

City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 15.

Herrin City Council Meeting on April 11

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2022

Herrin City Council Meeting on April 11

Energy collects $141,283 in Municipal Sales Tax in 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 29, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Williamson County officials report 247 coronavirus deaths, with 22,522 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 29, 2022

There have been 22,522 confirmed coronavirus cases in Williamson County as of March 29, with 247 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).