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Friday, April 25, 2025

News from April 2025

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Illinois Senate pushes controversial cannabis and food safety bills forward

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

Senate Democrats have moved forward with a contentious bill that could impact law enforcement's ability to ensure road safety.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Jackson County as of April 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jackson County in the week ending April 6 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.3% of the students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Terri Bryant conveys Easter cheer and community spirit through recent tweets

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

Terri Bryant's recent tweets reflect her engagement with spiritual themes and community events, highlighting Easter celebrations in April 2025.

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Happy Easter focuses on renewal and hope

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

Today marks Easter, a celebration focused on renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Marion Community Unit School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.9% of the students in Marion Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2022: Jackson County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Jackson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.7%.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Southern Illinois track and field places second at the Gibson Invitational

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Southern Illinois Track and Field competed at the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, finishing in second place with 89 points despite challenging weather conditions.

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Southern Illinois men's golf team set for MVC Championship title defense

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois men's golf team is preparing to defend their title at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championship, starting Sunday, April 20, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Southern Illinois softball splits doubleheader with Northern Iowa

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois University softball team split their Saturday doubleheader against Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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Southern Illinois football team ends spring season with annual game, prepares for fall

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois University football team concluded its spring season with its annual spring game on Saturday in Carbondale, Illinois.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52% of the students in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17

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City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met March 25

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, March 25

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Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Thursday, April 17

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Rep. Severin marks Good Friday with message of reflection and hope

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Good Friday serves as a moment for introspection and appreciation.

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Murphysboro High School announces student signings with university programs

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Murphysboro High School celebrates the achievements of students Bryce Edward and Madison Stanton, each signing with university athletic programs in April.

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Salukis softball team sees streak end with loss at Northern Iowa

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Southern Illinois University softball team experienced a narrow loss to Northern Iowa with a final score of 6-5 on Friday, ending their eight-game winning streak.

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Southern Illinois sweeps Belmont in baseball doubleheader

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Southern Illinois University's baseball team secured a series sweep over Belmont University on Friday at Itchy Jones Stadium.