Carbondale Reporter

State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is reminding local residents with professional licenses issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to start the renewal process to ensure their license does not expire.

Rep. Severin urges timely renewal of professional licenses before Sept. 30 deadline

State Representative Dave Severin is reminding local professionals whose licenses are set to expire to engage with the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation promptly. Licenses for many professions are due to expire on September 30, 2024.

Southern Illinois names Laurin Watts new softball pitching coach

Softball head coach Jen Sewell has announced the hiring of Laurin Watts as the program's pitching coach at Southern Illinois University.

Dodgers select Southern Illinois' Aidan Foeller in MLB draft

Southern Illinois right-hander Aidan Foeller was selected in the 11th round (Pick 340) of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon. He is the fourth Saluki taken in the MLB Draft under head coach Lance Rhodes.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending July 13?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending July 13?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of Williamson County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 6.9% of students enrolled in Williamson County County school districts identified as multiracial.

1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 13

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jackson County home prices fell in June 2024 compared to June 2023

In June, the median sale price of a home in Jackson County fell by $55,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 25.9%.

Jackson County home prices fell in Q2

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Jackson County fell by $9,700, while total sales decreased by 10.5%.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Carbondale Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rep. Bost issues statement on attack on President Trump

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today issued a statement following an attack on President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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

The only price of E15 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.

Jackson County's only university spent no money on women's football teams in 2023

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

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

The only price of E15 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.

Williamson County collects $128,510 in County Sales Tax in April

In April, Williamson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'American-made steel forms the backbone of our economy'

US Representative Mike Bost discussed the importance of American-made steel and the measures needed to counteract adversaries like China, who he claims "continue to dump steel into our country at far below market value." He made this statement in a July 11 Facebook post.

Jackson County's men's football teams receive $4,747,403 in 2023