Carbondale Reporter

City of Herrin City Council met June 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2024

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, June 10

City of Carterville City Council met July 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2024

City of Carterville City Council met Tuesday, July 9

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met July 8

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2024

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Monday, July 8

Jackson County County Education: 594 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

In Jackson County County schools, 594 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bill introduced by Rep Mike Bost aims to rename post office after fallen marine

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced legislation today to rename the U.S. Post Office at 19 W. White Street in Millstadt after Marine Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt. Wyatt, a native of Millstadt, was killed on December 3, 2004, while stopping a suicide bomber's truck loaded with 600 pounds of explosives at the gates of his Forward Operating Base in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Prairie State taxes: Carbondale residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid for April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Carbondale residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 4.4% of Williamson County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

In Williamson County County schools, 432 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Severin celebrates National Ice Cream Month

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Rep. Severin Celebrates National Ice Cream Month

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Jackson County residents paid 22nd-largest sum in April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Jackson County residents paid $792,569 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in April.

5 gas stations in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at five gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Nominations open for Illinoisan of the Day at state fair

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Illinoisan of the Day program, which aims to honor ten individuals each day of the Illinois State Fair. The program seeks to recognize those who exemplify qualities such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

Nominations open for Illinoisan of the Day at state fair

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities associated with Illinois, such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

Rep. Severin extends summer reading club deadline

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced an extension for the deadline to complete and return forms for his 2024 “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program. Students who read eight books this summer and submit their forms by Friday, July 12, will be invited to a free pool party at the Mt. Vernon Aquatic Zoo on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Details will be provided upon submission of completed forms.

Jackson County residents pay $555,611 in County School Facility Tax in April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

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

From Prairie State Wire

Tuition and fees at John A Logan College for in-state students among the lowest in Illinois in 2023

By Prairie State Wire | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at John A Logan College, in Carterville, were $5,920 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Williamson County in week ending July 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Jackson County in June?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 7, 2024

There were 26 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jackson County as of June.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending July 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.