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News from August 2025

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 2

By G. A. Wells | Aug 6, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140’s outstanding debt hit $3.3 million

By S. T. Boyd | Aug 6, 2025

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 had the third lowest outstanding school debt among Jackson County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many inmates sentenced in Jackson County will be released during week ending Aug. 16?

By R. L. Murray | Aug 6, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Jackson County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

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Murphysboro HS announces student achievement and releases new volleyball schedule

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced that Joel Carrington and Joelten Griffin won the Red Bud fishing tournament at Kinkaid Lake on August 4th and published their volleyball schedule for the coming year on August 6th.

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FOIA request sent to Southern Illinois University Carbondale regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Southern Illinois University Carbondale regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met June 23

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 6, 2025

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met Monday, June 23.

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Illinois: Carbondale Community High School District 165 owed $3.3 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Aug 5, 2025

Carbondale Community High School District 165's outstanding school debt reached $3.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $350,010 per student.

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$327,512 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Williamson County

By E. J. Hummel | Aug 5, 2025

In June, Williamson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Aug 5

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 5, 2025

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug 5.

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Scott Nagy announces new roles for Gibbs, Reddick and Endsley on Salukis staff

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

Southern Illinois University men's basketball head coach Scott Nagy has announced staff promotions ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Senate Republicans criticize governor’s record on redistricting and new gun law

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

Senate Republicans have criticized Governor JB Pritzker for his recent comments on redistricting in other states, arguing that he lacks credibility due to his actions in Illinois.

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Williamson County collects $162,177 in County Sales Tax in June

By E. J. Hummel | Aug 4, 2025

In June, Williamson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois: Trico Community Unit School District 176 owed $3.9 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Aug 4, 2025

Trico Community Unit School District 176 had the third highest outstanding school debt among Jackson County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Severin highlights National Popcorn Day and Illinois’ official state snack

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin is marking National Popcorn Day, noting that popcorn was designated as Illinois’ official state snack in 2004.

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Severin recognizes National Farmers Market Week and encourages support for local producers

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

During National Farmers Market Week, Illinois State Representative Dave Severin highlighted the importance of local farmers markets and the people who support them.

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Rep. Dave Severin recognizes U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday and service

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Each year on August 4, the United States marks the anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard, which is one of the country's five armed services.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending July 26?

By G. A. Wells | Aug 4, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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96 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jackson County as of Q2 2025

By G. K. Hicks | Aug 3, 2025

There were 96 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jackson County as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Carbondale Elementary School District 95 taxpayers faced $4.2 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Aug 3, 2025

Carbondale Elementary School District 95's outstanding school debt reached $4.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $265,685 per student.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending July 26?

By G. A. Wells | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.