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News from April 2025

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Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.6% of the students in Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Williamson County taxpayers give $977,560 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

In January, Williamson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met March 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, March 17

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Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met March 11

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 11

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City of Genoa City Council met April 16

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, April 16

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Jackson County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Jackson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Southern Illinois wins in extras against Belmont with Simay's walk-off

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Southern Illinois' baseball team secured a crucial victory against the Belmont Bruins with a final score of 5-4 in Carbondale, Illinois.

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Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa softball teams set for series rematch in Cedar Falls

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Southern Illinois University's softball team is set to face Northern Iowa in a three-game series in Cedar Falls this weekend.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jackson County?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

There were 64 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Jackson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 in 2023-24 school year?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.3% of the students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 16, 2025

City of Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, April 15

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City of Carbondale Firefighters' Pension Fund Board met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 16, 2025

City of Carbondale Firefighters' Pension Fund Board met Tuesday, April 15

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Illinois Senate Republicans introduce childcare legislative package amid childcare provider decline

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

On April 11, the Illinois Senate Republicans introduced a legislative package aimed at reducing childcare costs for families and businesses.

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Murphysboro High School updates highlight upcoming events in mid-April 2025

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Murphysboro High School recently communicated via Twitter about several key events happening within the school community, including a music department event and upcoming Parent-Teacher Conference night.

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Recent achievements by Murphysboro HS students and teams highlighted on social media

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Murphysboro High School celebrates the recognition of Macie Meckfessel and Alayna Pyatt as top senior students at a recent banquet.

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Southern Illinois track and field prepares for Gibson Invitational competition

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Southern Illinois University's track and field team is set to compete in the Gibson Invitational, marking its fourth outdoor meet of the season.

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SIU Salukis adjust baseball schedule against Belmont due to weather

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Southern Illinois University will adjust its weekend baseball schedule due to weather forecasts as they host Belmont in a three-game series.

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Did Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.7% of the students in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Williamson County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Williamson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board met Tuesday. April 15