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City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 13, 2025

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 9

By G. A. Wells | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Southern Illinois Healthcare supports innovation in school meal programs

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

More than 60 percent of children in Southern Illinois depend on school meals for their main source of nutrition.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met July 15.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 13, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 15.

Carbondale residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June

By I. D. Norman | Aug 13, 2025

Carbondale residents paid just under $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 2

By G. A. Wells | Aug 12, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in June

By I. D. Norman | Aug 12, 2025

Williamson County residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in June.

City of Murphysboro City Council mat Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 12, 2025

City of Murphysboro City Council mat Tuesday, Aug. 12

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 12, 2025

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Carterville Council Committees met Aug. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 12, 2025

City of Carterville Council Committees met Wednesday, Aug. 6

City of Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 12, 2025

City of Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Thursday, Aug. 7

City of Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 12, 2025

City of Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 13

Marion residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

By I. D. Norman | Aug 11, 2025

Marion residents paid approximately $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in June.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending Aug. 2

By G. A. Wells | Aug 11, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jackson County residents paid 26th-largest sum in June

By I. D. Norman | Aug 11, 2025

Jackson County residents paid $899,279 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in June.

Week ending Aug. 23: 1 inmate sentenced in Jackson County to be released

By R. L. Murray | Aug 11, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Jackson County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees will meet August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 11, 2025

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees will meet at Tuesday, August 12

Audit finds continued problems at DCFS; new laws address farming transition

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 11, 2025

A recent report from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to face significant issues.

Murphysboro HS shares updates on student achievement and upcoming events

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 11, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted recent news on Twitter between August 8-11, including praise for Shelby Cook and reminders about upcoming events such as orientation night and the Devil Dazzlers Halloween Golf Scramble.

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 11, 2025

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Aug. 12

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 9

Southern Illinois Healthcare supports innovation in school meal programs

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met July 15.

Carbondale residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June

2 gas stations in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 2

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in June

City of Murphysboro City Council mat Aug. 12

City of Carterville Water & Sewer Board met Aug. 11

City of Carterville Council Committees met Aug. 6

City of Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Aug. 7

City of Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 13

Marion residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending Aug. 2

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jackson County residents paid 26th-largest sum in June

Week ending Aug. 23: 1 inmate sentenced in Jackson County to be released

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees will meet August 12

Audit finds continued problems at DCFS; new laws address farming transition

Murphysboro HS shares updates on student achievement and upcoming events

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Aug. 12

Gubernatorial candidate Dabrowski in Marion: We must 'work hard to reduce residents’ cost of living'

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