Carbondale Reporter

In January, Jackson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Eight Salukis earn spots on Academic All-MAC swimming and diving team

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has recognized eight athletes from Southern Illinois University by naming them to the 2023-24 Men's Swimming and Diving Academic All-MAC team.

Severin Attends ABATE Lobby Day Activities in Springfield

State Rep. Dave Severin participated in ABATE's lobbying day at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Alongside hundreds of motorcycle education awareness advocates and enthusiasts, Rep. Severin showed his support for ABATE's mission to raise awareness of legislative issues concerning motorcyclists.In a statement, Rep. Severin expressed his gratitude towards the members of ABATE who gathered in Springfield to engage with legislators and voice their perspectives on pending legislation. He affirmed his commitment to advocating for more...

Who voted in Central Williamson County: Precinct West Marion 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 194 voters in Central Williamson County: Precinct West Marion 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

City of Carterville City Council met March 12

City of Carterville City Council met Tuesday, March 12

City of Murphysboro City Council met March 12

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, March 12

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met March 12

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 12

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met March 12

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 12

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met April 16

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 16

City of Carbondale City Council met March 12

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, March 12

City of Carbondale Firefighters' Pension Fund Board met April 16

City of Carbondale Firefighters' Pension Fund Board met Tuesday, April 16

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission met March 12

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission met Tuesday, March 12

City of Genoa Police Pension Board met April 16

City of Genoa Police Pension Board met Tuesday, April 16

City of Marion Zoning Board met April 16

City of Marion Zoning Board met Tuesday, April 16

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board met April 16

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board met Tuesday, April 16

Who voted in Central NW Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 10 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 469 voters in Central NW Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central N Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 5 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 292 voters in Central N Williamson County: Precinct Herrin 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Severin Legislation Addressing Barber Workforce Shortage Earns Unanimous House Support

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has garnered unanimous House support for his legislation aimed at tackling the shortage in the barber trade in Illinois. The bill, known as HB 4570, was proposed to Severin by a former cosmetology teacher at Rend Lake College."A constituent of mine who has been teaching barber and cosmetology classes for more than 30 years was looking to get a cross-classification into a different specialty teaching, but was told that in order to get that new specialty license, she would have to take the classes that she was teaching,"...

Jacobs: Be Safe on the Road – Observe National Work Zone Awareness Week

Jacobs is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on the road as National Work Zone Awareness Week is observed. According to Jacobs, "Be Safe on the Road – Observe National Work Zone Awareness Week."As the summer construction season approaches, Jacobs emphasizes the importance of responsible driving to protect construction workers, stating, "With the summer construction season right around the corner, we all need to drive responsibly to keep construction workers safe."This call to action serves as a crucial reminder for motorists to be vigilant and cautious when...

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Western Williamson County: Precinct Carterville 6