May, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Week ending May 13: two inmates sentenced in Williamson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Carbondale Reporter | May 12, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Williamson County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 13.

Williamson County residents pay $101,248 in County Sales Tax in February

By Carbondale Reporter | May 12, 2023

In February, Williamson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met March 8

By Philip Gonzales | May 12, 2023

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, March 8

City of Carbondale City Council met April 11

By Philip Gonzales | May 12, 2023

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, April 11

Q1 2023 Recap: 9 parolees from Jackson County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | May 11, 2023

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

Senator Bryant: 'The Super Majority just passed another piece of legislation that threatens state funding for local libraries'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

Senator Terri Bryant posted on Facebook on May 3, regarding the approval of House Bill 2789 which seeks to address the issue of book prohibitions.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met March 6

By Philip Gonzales | May 11, 2023

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, March 6

City of Murphysboro City Council met April 11

By Philip Gonzales | May 11, 2023

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, April 11

Q1 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Jackson County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | May 10, 2023

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

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met March 1

By Philip Gonzales | May 10, 2023

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, March 1

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met April 11

By Philip Gonzales | May 10, 2023

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 11

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Marion Mayor Michael Absher: 'I don't think goats, chickens or anything else belong in town'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 9, 2023

The Marion City Council is reconsidering the city's current ordinances dealing with animals and other livestock after several citizens have complained about the laws on the books.

Carbondale residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By Carbondale Reporter | May 9, 2023

Carbondale residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

City of Carbondale Planning Commission met April 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 9, 2023

City of Carbondale Planning Commission met 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5.

City of Marion City Council met April 10

By Philip Gonzales | May 9, 2023

City of Marion City Council met Monday, April 10

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met April 6

By Philip Gonzales | May 9, 2023

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Thursday, April 6

Prairie State sales taxes: Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in February

By Carbondale Reporter | May 8, 2023

Williamson County residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in February.

City of Genoa City Council met April 5

By Philip Gonzales | May 8, 2023

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, April 5

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met April 5

By Philip Gonzales | May 8, 2023

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met Wednesday, April 5

Williamson County taxpayers give $714,468 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Carbondale Reporter | May 7, 2023

In February, Williamson County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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