Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, has publicly criticized his opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), accusing him of being part of the political "swamp" and engaging in actions that are detrimental to the nation. In an appeal to supporters, Bailey urged them to contribute to his campaign in order to "drain the swamp" and prioritize putting "America First."
In the 2021-22 school year, 53.4% of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Carbondale Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 554 voters in Central Williamson County: Precinct East Marion 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
In the 2021-22 school year, 56.9% of Elverado Community Unit School District 196 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.