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Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met April 18

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Thursday, April 18

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met April 25

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 25

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, April 24

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City of Genoa City Council met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Genoa City Council met Monday, May 6

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Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, May 6

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Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met April 25

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Thursday, April 25

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City of Carbondale City Council met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Carbondale City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of Carbondale City Council met May 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Carbondale City Council met Tuesday, May 28

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City of Herrin City Council met May 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Herrin City Council met Tuesday, May 28

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City of Marion City Council met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Marion City Council met Wednesday, April 24

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City of Marion City Council met May 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2024

City of Marion City Council met Tuesday, May 28

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8.7% of Williamson County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2024

Williamson County's only university had 8.7% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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2022: 6.3% of Jackson County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2024

Jackson County's only university had 6.3% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Senator Bryant criticizes FY25 budget for increased spending on non-citizen programs

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democratic lawmakers that allocates more than $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

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

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4.7% of Williamson County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Williamson County hit 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Illinois General Assembly passes budget with record spending amid tax hikes

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly has passed Governor JB Pritzker's budget, which includes nearly a billion dollars in new taxes and sets a record for government spending at over $53 billion. This represents an increase of almost $13 billion, or 32%, since Pritzker took office. The surge in spending was driven by temporary emergency COVID funds and higher-than-expected state revenue. Critics argue that the budget creates new programs and increases permanent spending, including around a billion dollars annually on programs for non-citizens, such as top-tier healthcare. Senate...

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Bost criticizes Trump trial verdict as politically motivated

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement today in response to the jury's guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s New York trial.

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Korey Bunselmeyer, former Trico Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Rep. Severin criticizes $53.1 billion Illinois budget over tax hikes and immigrant services

By Carbondale Reporter | May 29, 2024

State Representative Dave Severin has voiced his opposition to a $53.1 billion spending plan, which was passed exclusively by Democratic lawmakers. Severin criticized the budget for its tax increases and allocations towards services for undocumented immigrants.