April, 2025 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County collects just under $1.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Jackson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

19.3% of Trico Community Unit School District 176 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.3% of the students in Trico Community Unit School District 176 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$63,472 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Jackson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Jackson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

In 2023-24 school year, 89.9% of Carbondale Elementary School District 95 students failed math portion of IAR

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 89.9% of Carbondale Elementary School District 95 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Williamson County cities: 4 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

There were four companies in cities associated with Williamson County that received four FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

City of Marion Zoning Board met April 29

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 30, 2025

City of Marion Zoning Board met Tuesday, April 29.

Eriq Moore named new cornerbacks coach at Southern Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

Southern Illinois University has appointed Eriq Moore as the new cornerbacks coach for their football team, according to an announcement made by head coach Nick Hill.

Murphysboro HS sports activities and changes highlighted in recent updates

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

Murphysboro High School recently communicated sports event updates via Twitter, covering cancellations and achievements.

Southern Illinois University adds Hiba Malkawi to women’s basketball team

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

On Wednesday, head coach Kelly Bond-White of the Southern Illinois University women's basketball team announced the signing of Hiba Malkawi, a guard from Plano, Texas.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

These former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Jackson County residents pay just under $6.4 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Jackson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Did Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.7% of the students in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Genoa Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Committee met April 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 29, 2025

City of Genoa Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Committee met 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29

2 companies in a city within Johnson County received two inspections in 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

There were two companies in a city associated with Johnson County that received two FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.