Carbondale Reporter

Discipline at Tri-C Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

Black students, constituting 4.1% or 29 of Tri-C Elementary School's total student population of 702, accounted for two out of the five total suspensions (40%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 15 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bost Co-Leads Bill to Increase Accountability for SNAP Spending

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

U.S. Representatives Mike Bost of Illinois and Randy Feenstra of Iowa have introduced a new bill aimed at increasing accountability for states in the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The legislation, known as the Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act, seeks to reduce costly spending errors in the program and save taxpayers up to $1 billion per month.The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. One of the key provisions is requiring states to recover overpayments and pay back what they owe. By holding states accountable...

HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES BOST ELECTION INTEGRITY BILL

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

The House Committee on Administration has approved U.S. Representative Mike Bost's legislation that requires U.S. citizenship to vote in any Washington, D.C., election. This bill, known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, is a response to the D.C. City Council's decision to grant non-citizens over the age of 18 the right to vote in city and local elections.Representative Bost emphasized the importance of protecting the voting rights of American citizens. He stated, "Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress...

City of Carbondale City Council met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2023

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Genoa City Council met Nov. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2023

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 1

Report: At Lewis School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

Black students, constituting 52.5% or 155 of Lewis School's total student population of 295, accounted for 67 out of the 75 total suspensions (89.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘No one in this race will work harder for you’

By SE Illinois News | 12 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, marked a significant milestone in his campaign by filing his petitions for the upcoming March 19 primary ballot.

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Oct. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Chris Cross, former Urbana High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Terre Haute, Indiana.

AJ Ferguson, former Cypress Park High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Miller School of Albemarle standout Clarence Rupert competed in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

Xavier Johnson, former Episcopal High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Terre Haute, Indiana.

On Tuesday, November 28, former Leavenworth Senior High School standout Jarrett Hensley’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Vashon High School standout Kennard Davis competed in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Seacrest Country Day School standout Jovan Stulic competed in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Terre Haute, Indiana.

On Tuesday, November 28, Kenwood Academy High School standout RJ McGee competed in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Ben Davis High School standout Sheridan Sharp’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, former Mundelein High School standout Scottie Ebube’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.

Cade Hornecker, former Amarillo High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost 48-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, November 28.