July, 2024 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending July 20?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending July 20?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

FDA: 1 company in cities within Williamson County received 4 citations in Q2

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Williamson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 20

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Teacher retention rate in Williamson County around 90.7% per year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

With an average salary of $64,000, 90.7% of teachers remain on their positions in Williamson County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending July 20

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Southern Illinois signs Nigerian forward Gift Uchenna Okeke

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The Southern Illinois University women's basketball team has signed Gift Uchenna Okeke, a transfer originally from Abuja, Nigeria.

How many companies in cities across Jackson County received FDA citations in Q2?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jackson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Reps. Jacobs and Windhorst host successful summer reading club night

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

State Representatives Patrick Windhorst and Paul Jacobs hosted their annual Summer Reading Club “Night at the Ballpark” on Thursday, July 25, at Mountain Dew Park in Marion. The event coincided with a Thrillville Thrillbillies game and celebrated the efforts of incoming 1st through 4th grade students who read eight books over their summer vacation.

Teacher retention rate in Jackson County: 89.2% stay put

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

With an average salary of $60,000, 89.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Jackson County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

Five SIU golfers named to GCAA scholar list

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

The Golf Coaches Association of America announced its Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar Athletes on Thursday, featuring five Salukis.

Hire a Veteran Day encourages employers to consider veterans for job openings

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending July 20?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Marion Park District Board of Commissioners met July 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Marion Park District Board of Commissioners met 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 23.

Rep. Severin hosts celebration for summer reading program members

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

State Representative Dave Severin will host a special night for members of his "Oceans of Possibility" 2024 Summer Reading Club on Tuesday, August 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Aquatic Zoo. Rep. Severin has provided details for parents and guardians in advance of the event.