June, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Home prices in Jackson County during May 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Jackson County rose by $4,600 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 4.1%.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.8% of Jackson County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 6.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as multiracial.

Carbondale ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

Carbondale residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

Jackson County residents paid 23rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

Jackson County residents paid $664,644 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in March.

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met June 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2024

City of Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group met 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.

Williamson County taxpayers give $766,270 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

In March, Williamson County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Jackson County had 26 lawyers in good standing in May

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

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

National Doughnut Day has roots in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Happy National Doughnut Day! No matter what your favorite flavor is, today is the perfect day to enjoy one of these sweet treats. Did you know National Doughnut Day originated here in Illinois? Learn more in the latest entry on the House Republican Caucus Blog at the following link: https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/06/national-doughnut-day-originated-in.html

National Doughnut Day originated in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Today is National Doughnut Day. No matter what your favorite flavor is, today is the perfect day to enjoy one of these sweet treats. Did you know National Doughnut Day originated in Illinois? Learn more in the latest entry on the House Republican Caucus Blog at the following link: https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/06/national-doughnut-day-originated-in.html