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News from February 2025

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City of Marion City Council met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

City of Marion City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cecil Lofton named MVC player of the week after standout performance

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Southern Illinois University's first baseman, Cecil Lofton, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week.

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Southern Illinois triumphs over Illinois State on Senior Night

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Southern Illinois University's basketball team celebrated a victory on Senior Night, defeating Illinois State 88-79 at Banterra Center.

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Mia Sinkiewicz honored with MVC Good Neighbor Award for winter sports

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Mia Sinkiewicz has been recognized as a winner of the 2025 Winter State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Good Neighbor Award.

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Southern Illinois women's swim team set for MVC Championships

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) women's swim and dive team is preparing to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championships, which will take place from February 26 to March 1.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks campground hosts for 2025 season

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is actively recruiting campground hosts for the upcoming 2025 camping season.

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Salukis secure third straight win with victory over Arkansas State

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Southern Illinois University's baseball team secured its third consecutive victory by defeating Arkansas State 7-5 in a midweek matchup held in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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Illinois budget plan faces criticism amid record spending proposal

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent budget address has sparked a range of reactions.

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2023-24 school year sees 1,562 students enrolled at Carbondale Elementary School District 95

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Enrollment at Carbondale Elementary School District 95 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Salukis face Illinois State on Senior Night at Banterra Center

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) men's basketball team is set to play its final home game of the season against Illinois State at Banterra Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT.

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Hall and Lofton lead Salukis to victory over Tennessee Tech

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Kaleb Hall and Cecil Lofton led Southern Illinois to a 10-4 victory over Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tenn., on Monday.

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Southern Illinois softball ends San Marcos Classic with losses to Kansas and Texas State

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Southern Illinois University (SIU) softball team concluded its participation in the San Marcos Classic with two defeats against Kansas and Texas State.

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Marion VA hosts town hall for veterans via phone

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Marion, IL — The Marion VA Health Care System is organizing a Telephone Town Hall to engage with Veterans, caregivers, and family members.

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Salukis favored to win in women's swim and dive pre-championship poll

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Missouri Valley Conference has released its Pre-Championship Poll for the Women's Swim and Dive Championship, placing the Salukis in the lead.

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Salukis prepare for busy week across multiple sports disciplines

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Southern Illinois University's Saluki athletics teams are experiencing a busy period as they transition from winter to spring sports.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27?

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

This former Carbondale Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 15

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 2 petitions in Carbondale Reporter publication area throughout 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

An employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Carbondale Reporter publication area submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending Feb. 15

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.