July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending July 6?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium 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.

Sen. Dale Fowler: 'What a great day for Southern Illinois'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Senator Dale Fowler celebrated the commencement of Dolly Parton's "Imagination Library" free book program in Southern Illinois, stating, "launch parties were being held all over the region." He made this announcement in a June 9 Facebook post.

2023: How much was spent on Williamson County women's football teams?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Williamson County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending July 6?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Cities within Williamson County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of June.

How much did Williamson County spend on men's football teams in 2023?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Williamson County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Severin celebrates National French Fry Day with home-cooked and restaurant options

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Severin Celebrates National French Fry Day

Illinois State Fair seeks nominations; new laws aid veterans; IRS reports exodus

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking nominations for the “Illinoisan of the Day” program at this year’s Illinois State Fair, scheduled from August 8 to 18. The foundation aims to recognize ten outstanding community servants each day who have significantly contributed to county and state fairs in Illinois.

Missouri Valley Football Conference announces academic honor roll featuring Southern Illinois athletes

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced its academic honor roll for 2023, which includes 51 players from Southern Illinois. Among the Saluki honorees are Jake Baumgarte, Joe Brumleve, Derek Harden Jr., Ross Pedro, and Cal Weidemann, who received the league's President's Council Academic Excellence Award.

City of Genoa Plan Commission met July 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2024

City of Genoa Plan Commission met 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11.

Dolly Parton's library initiative reaches Southern Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 11, 2024

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has served as the Illinois House Republican leader of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) working group during the 103rd General Assembly. On Wednesday, Rep. Severin met with local school students and literacy leaders to celebrate a legislative victory that welcomes the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Southern Illinois.