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524 multiracial students enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.9% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Illinois sees rising state spending amid debates over budget priorities

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 30, 2025

State government spending in Illinois has increased by nearly 40 percent over the past seven years under Governor JB Pritzker, according to recent reports.

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Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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City of Genoa City Council met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Marion City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Marion City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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City of Murphysboro City Council met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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De Schutter aims for historic third straight win as Salukis head to Colorado

By R. K. Witt | Sep 28, 2025

Anthony De Schutter is set to lead the Southern Illinois men's golf team at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational on Monday, September 29, in Erie, Colorado.

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City of Genoa Plan Commission met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

City of Genoa Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25.

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Anne West Lindsey Library District Board met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Anne West Lindsey Library District Board met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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Rep. Dave Severin highlights outdoor recreation on National Hunting and Fishing Day

By R. K. Witt | Sep 27, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has recognized National Hunting and Fishing Day, highlighting the abundance of outdoor opportunities in southern Illinois.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Williamson County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 27, 2025

In Williamson County school districts, 433 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Severin announces literacy grants for three southern Illinois organizations

By R. K. Witt | Sep 26, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin has announced that three libraries in Illinois’ 116th District will receive new grant funding aimed at improving literacy.

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John A. Logan College nursing students train at SIH Simulation Lab ahead of clinical rotations

By E. A. Schmidt | Sep 26, 2025

Dozens of nursing students from John A. Logan College recently participated in a “Skills Day” at the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Simulation Lab, located on the college campus.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.9% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Jacobs cites concerns over marijuana legalization’s impact on minority communities

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 26, 2025

“I have been working with the African American community in my area for six years to get licenses and know first-hand this analysis is true.

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De Schutter earns MVC Golfer of the Week honor for third time

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 25, 2025

Anthony De Schutter has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week for the second time this season and the third time in his career, according to an announcement from the conference on Thursday.

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Severin highlights economic impact of hunting traditions in southern Illinois

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 25, 2025

Southern Illinois is known for its longstanding tradition of hunting and fishing, with natural resources that have attracted both residents and visitors for generations.

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Marion Senior Fair connects local seniors with resources and elected officials

By R. K. Witt | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs, along with Representative Patrick Windhorst and Senator Dale Fowler, organized a free Senior Fair in Marion on Tuesday.