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News from November 2023

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Oct. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 3

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met Oct. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met Wednesday, Oct. 4

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What was the percentage of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 5, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 fell to 94.1% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

This former Carbondale Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Trico Community Unit School District 176 had 96.7% of teacher attendance rate during 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Trico Community Unit School District 176 rose to 96.7% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Marion residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

Marion residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in August.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 4, 2023

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Aug. 30

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Rep. Jacobs Marks Military Family Month

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Rep. Jacobs Marks Military Family MonthIn recognition of National Military Family Month, Representative Jacobs expressed gratitude and admiration for the sacrifices made by military families who support their loved ones serving in the Armed Forces. The month of November is dedicated to honoring these families and acknowledging their significant contributions.Representative Jacobs emphasized the importance of acknowledging the efforts of military families, stating, "National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who...

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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Williamson County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 67,271 citizens living in Williamson County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Williamson County residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in August.

City of Marion City Council met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 3, 2023

City of Marion City Council met Monday, Aug. 28

City of Carterville City Council Committees met Oct. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 3, 2023

City of Carterville City Council Committees met Tuesday, Oct. 3

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$265,907 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Williamson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

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

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Sen. Fowler and Reps. Jacobs and Windhorst honor fallen officer Brian Pierce Jr.

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

Marion, IL – State Senator Dale Fowler and Representatives Paul Jacobs and Patrick Windhorst came together on Wednesday to pay tribute to fallen police officer Brian Pierce Jr. A dedication ceremony was held at the Spillertown Community Center to honor Officer Pierce Jr. following the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 31 (SJR 31) in his memory.Officer Brian Pierce Jr. was tragically killed while carrying out his duties as a police officer in the Metro East area. Senator Fowler spoke about the impact that Officer Pierce Jr. had on the community, stating, "Brian was a...

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Williamson County residents pay $106,329 in County Sales Tax in August

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

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

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Aug. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2023

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 22

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2023

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 26

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On Wednesday, November 1, former Milwaukee Academy of Science standout Shemera Williams’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

The game took place in Carbondale, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 1, Example Academy standout Maddy Saracco competed in NCAA D1 game

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

The Southern Illinois Salukis won 94-43 in their NCAA D1 game against the Greenville Panthers on Wednesday, November 1.