July, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Williamson County residents pay $139,429 in County Sales Tax in April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 2, 2023

In April, Williamson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$278,456 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Williamson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 2, 2023

In April, Williamson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Jacobs: 'Southern Illinois University Carbondale is launching a new online undergraduate program in elementary education this fall for working professionals, as part of its efforts to do everything possible to address teacher shortages'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

In a June 24 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared some news from Southern Illinois University Carbondale regarding teacher education.

Jackson County residents pay $154,215 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 1, 2023

In April, Jackson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Williamson County?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 1, 2023

There were 13 offenders living in Williamson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 1, 2023

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

Recent Jackson County home sales in week ending June 24

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 1, 2023

There were 11 reported residential sales in Jackson County in the week ending June 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bost Bill Aims To Keep Prime Farmland In Production

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) is working to ensure that prime and unique farmland is used for farming by introducing legislation on June 27, 2023 that restricts access to federal tax credits for companies converting these properties into solar panels tracts.