August, 2025 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, June 26

City of Herrin City Council met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, July 14

City of Genoa City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Thursday, Aug. 21

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Thursday, Aug. 21

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 20

City of Carbondale Preservation Commission met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 20, 2025

City of Carbondale Preservation Commission met Monday, Aug. 18

Severin criticizes new law granting financial aid access for undocumented students in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 20, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has criticized Governor JB Pritzker’s decision to sign House Bill 460, a new law that extends financial aid eligibility to all Illinois residents, regardless of immigration status.

Terri Bryant voices opposition to SB328 and highlights recent community events

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant posted criticisms of Senate Bill 328 on August 16, citing concerns for jobs and families.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending Aug. 9

By G. A. Wells | Aug 19, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Bryant raises concerns over new lawsuit law; highlights updates on licensing and school safety

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 328 into law, expanding the ability for individuals across the country to file lawsuits against businesses registered in Illinois, regardless of whether the dispute is connected to the state.

Illinois families seek savings as back-to-school costs remain high

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

As the new school year approaches, many Illinois families are preparing for the financial demands that come with sending children back to school.

1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 9

By G. A. Wells | Aug 18, 2025

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

Murphysboro HS announces athletic events and fundraiser for August

By Carbondale Reporter | Aug 18, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced its upcoming sports calendar and promoted a fundraising event via Twitter between August 17–18, 2025.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending Aug. 9

By G. A. Wells | Aug 17, 2025

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending Aug. 9?

By G. A. Wells | Aug 17, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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.