The average school administrator’s salary in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 was $120,875 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $52,630, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
There were 16 offenders living in Jackson County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 553 voters in Central E Township of De Soto: Precinct Desoto 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, with the aim of raising awareness about the issue and showing support to survivors of child abuse and neglect. Severin emphasized the importance of recognizing the signs of child abuse, stating, "Knowing the signs, such as sudden changes in behavior and unexplained injuries, can be a powerful tool to combat child abuse."During this month, various initiatives and campaigns will be organized to educate the public about child abuse prevention and provide resources for victims. To learn more about the signs...
Prisoner Review Board Decision Leads to TragedyThe recent decision by Governor JB Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) to release Crosetti Brand, who went on to kill an 11-year-old boy and critically wound the boy’s pregnant mother, has led to two board members resigning. State Senator Terri Bryant expressed her concerns, stating, "This case is just the latest in a string of controversial decisions made by the PRB." Despite previous warnings and a history of domestic abuse, Brand was released by the board, which has been criticized for releasing convicted murderers and...