August, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2021-22 school year sees 3,695 students enrolled at Marion Community Unit School District 2

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Marion Community Unit School District 2 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Carbondale City Council met June 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, June 13

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 11

City of Marion Zoning Board met July 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Marion Zoning Board met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11.

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission met June 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission met Tuesday, June 13

City of Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 11

How did home valuation prices perform in Jackson County in July 2023, compared to July 2022?

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Jackson County rose by $26,950 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 14.8%.

Windhorst: "A firearms ban will do nothing to stop criminals bent on committing mass shootings or other acts of violence.”

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Aug 15, 2023

On Aug. 11, the Illinois State Supreme Court upheld the ban on semi-automatic firearms signed into law in January. Also on Aug. 11, Rep. Patrick Windhorst reacted to the 4-3 decision, and the dissent of Justice Mary K. O'Brien.

City of Marion City Council met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

City of Marion City Council met Monday, June 12

City of Carterville City Council met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

City of Carterville City Council met Tuesday, July 11

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2023

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 11

City of Herrin City Council met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2023

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, July 10

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

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

$839,741 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Williamson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

In May, Williamson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 2023 Recap: 5 parolees from Williamson County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 11, 2023

There were five offenders convicted of property crimes living in Williamson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

City of Genoa City Council met June 7

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 11, 2023

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, June 7

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 11, 2023

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Tuesday, July 11

Q2 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Jackson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 10, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Jackson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.