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City of Marion City Council met March 11

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2024

City of Marion City Council met Monday, March 11

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Illinois 12th Congressional District candidate: 'Inflation is accelerating and prices continue to be painfully high for food, gas, and rent'

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

Illinois Twelfth Congressional District candidate Mike Bost recently proposed a solution to the escalating inflation issue via a social media post. Bost, the current Republican incumbent in the district, is set to face Democrat Brian Roberts in the forthcoming general election. He also shared a Newsweek article detailing the inflation situation.

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How did Central City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 9 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 263 voters in Central City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 9 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Jackson County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Jackson County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 58.7% more than teachers in Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 was $87,578 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $55,200, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern Williamson County: Precinct Blairsville 2

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 66 voters in Northwestern Williamson County: Precinct Blairsville 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Bryant hosts Youth Advisory Council in Springfield

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently hosted the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program in Springfield, welcoming high school students from across the 58th Senate District. The initiative aimed to educate students about the legislative process and empower them to engage in government affairs.Sen. Bryant expressed her intentions for the program, stating, "I want these students to be able to leave here understanding that they can have a real impact on our legislative process and the state as a whole." She also highlighted the tangible influence of the students'...

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Who voted in Central W City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 10 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 446 voters in Central W City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Severin Attends Illinois Manufacturer’s Association “Makers Madness” Awards – Honors Continental Tire on Making the “Sweet 16”

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

State Representative Dave Severin recently attended the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association “Makers Madness” Award ceremony in Springfield where he honored Continental Tire for its achievement. Severin expressed pride in the company, stating, "This year, Mt. Vernon’s own Continental Tire was nominated, and made it to the “Sweet 16” of the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” for its Continental Truck tire."Severin, representing Jefferson County, highlighted the significance of Continental Tire's presence in the region, saying, “I am proud to represent Jefferson County, the...

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Jackson County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Jackson County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 5

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 232 voters in Central City of Marion: Precinct West Marion 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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School administrators earns 61.7% more on average than teachers in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 was $90,072 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $55,716, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Western Williamson County: Precinct Grassy

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 349 voters in Western Williamson County: Precinct Grassy cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Growing Costs of Non-Citizens Impact Illinois' Budget

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

Republican lawmakers in Illinois are raising concerns over the growing costs associated with providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. The estimated taxpayer spending on non-citizens in Illinois has reached a staggering $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022, excluding education costs and other services.According to reports, healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers alone have surpassed $2 billion over a two-year period. This includes significant allocations in state budgets for various healthcare expenses. Meanwhile, Illinois...

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Growing Costs of Non-Citizens Strain Illinois’ Budget

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

In a recent report, it has been revealed that providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers in Illinois has cost taxpayers a staggering $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. The expenses do not even account for education costs and other state and local services.The significant taxpayer spending on non-citizens in Illinois from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2025 includes substantial amounts allocated for support services and healthcare. Specifically, $800,000 has been earmarked for support services, with a breakdown of $478,000 for asylum seeker...

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How did Northwestern Williamson County: Precinct Blairsville 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 213 voters in Northwestern Williamson County: Precinct Blairsville 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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BOST INTRODUCES BILL PROTECTING FARM LAND

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has put forth a new bill known as the SOLAR Act, aiming to safeguard farm land by regulating solar panel projects on prime and unique farmland. The legislation, if passed, would ensure that rural communities have a voice in the approval process for such projects while granting farmers the freedom to embrace renewable energy solutions on their lands. In a statement, Bost expressed his concerns about the diminishing farmland, stating, "We are losing precious and productive farmland that is being used up, acre after...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 11

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 301 voters in Central NW Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Marion responsible for 32nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

Marion residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in January.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.