Carbondale Reporter

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics and the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Foundation are collaborating for the 14th annual Salukis Blackout Cancer football game on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. against Illinois State.

House Republicans address professional licensing delays in Illinois

When the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's (IDFPR) outdated system caused professional licensing delays, House Republicans intervened. The latest edition of The Caucus Blog provides details on their efforts.

House GOP addresses professional licensing delays in Illinois

In August of last year, House Republicans were fielding calls from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals concerned about potential job losses due to ongoing delays at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the state agency responsible for approving and renewing their licenses.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending Aug. 24

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Jackson County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jackson County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

$288,720 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Williamson County

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

Williamson County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

In Williamson County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$68,246 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Jackson County

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

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Aug. 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Southern Illinois set to face Austin Peay after maintaining No.10 ranking

Southern Illinois University (SIU) maintained its No. 10 ranking this week despite a loss to BYU, a Power Four conference team, on Saturday. To date, only one FCS team has defeated an FBS opponent in 2024, with Montana State overcoming New Mexico.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending Aug. 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jackson County collects $156,464 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

In June, Jackson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Jackson County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

The most prevalent ethnicity in Jackson County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending Aug. 24?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Williamson County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Williamson County in the second quarter of 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball completes reverse sweep against Oral Roberts

Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball achieved a reverse sweep against Oral Roberts at the Betty Austin Invitational, winning 65-38 over the final three sets after losing the first two. Annabelle Sulish and Kelly Franklin led with 19 and 17 kills, respectively. Both players recorded their first double-doubles of the season, with Franklin tallying 12 digs and Sulish with 10. Sulish also set a career-high attack percentage at 48.5%. Franklin was named tournament MVP, and both were selected to the All-Tournament First Team.

Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?