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Rep. Mike Bost votes against spending bill lacking election security measures

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted against a short-term spending compromise that funds the government through December 20th, as it excluded a provision requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Last week, Bost supported a package that would have funded the government until March 20th of next year while implementing SAVE Act reforms.

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Southern Illinois University women's soccer team to play Indiana State

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team, holding a record of 4-2-3, is set to travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, to face Indiana State on Thursday afternoon.

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Southern Illinois lawmakers urge changes in inmate mail protocol after exposure incidents

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily suspend mail processing services within correctional facilities. This suspension should remain in effect until proper protocols and resources are implemented to prevent future exposure incidents.

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Jackson County: Cities registered 26 lawyers in good standing as of August

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

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

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Analysis: DeSoto Consolidated School District 86 administrators rank 85th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Administrators in DeSoto Consolidated School District 86 earn an average of $85,433 per year, ranking 85th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Southern Illinois to face South Dakota as third-straight ranked opponent

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Southern Illinois University’s football team, ranked No. 17, will face off against No. 5 South Dakota on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. This marks the third consecutive week that Southern Illinois has played a ranked opponent.

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Southern Illinois lawmakers urge changes in inmate mail protocol after exposure incidents

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily suspend mail processing services within correctional facilities. This suspension should remain in effect until proper protocols and resources are implemented to prevent future exposure incidents.

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Lawmakers urge temporary halt on inmate mail processing due to drug exposure incidents

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

In response to reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are urging the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily halt mail processing services within correctional facilities. The call for action comes from State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud), and State...

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2023: Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 124th lowest in state for average salary

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $88,534 per year, ranking 124th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Free senior citizens health fair scheduled in Mt. Carmel

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will collaborate on Friday, September 27, in Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a free Senior Citizens Health Fair. This event marks their second such collaboration in 2024 and the first one held in Mt. Carmel.

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Local lawmakers to host free senior health fair in Carbondale

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Local lawmakers will host a free senior citizens health fair at the Carbondale Civic Center on Tuesday, September 24. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) will be joined by dozens of healthcare providers and senior citizen service vendors to offer free healthcare screenings, information, and prizes to seniors.

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City of Marion City Council met September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Marion City Council met 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 23

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Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 23

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City of Herrin City Council met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elverado Community Unit School District 196 administrators rank 127th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

Administrators in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $88,775 per year, ranking 127th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Williamson County: Cities registered 12 lawyers in good standing as of August

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

Cities within Williamson County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Williamson County in week ending Sept. 14

By Carbondale Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Genoa City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2024

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 21