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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised less than 1% of Williamson County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Williamson County schools identified as Asian.

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Senator Bryant calls for funding to save historic Modoc Ferry

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

State Senator Terri Bryant has initiated a petition urging the Governor to allocate state funding to preserve the Modoc Ferry.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry were approved in Carbondale Reporter publication area during 2024?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Of the 15 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Carbondale Reporter publication area 14 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending June 7

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois signs largest state budget; Rep. Jacobs voices concerns over spending

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs has expressed his concerns following the signing of Illinois' largest budget by Governor JB Pritzker.

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Illinois budget signed by Governor Pritzker faces criticism from Representative Severin

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has signed the FY 26 Illinois state budget, which includes $1 billion in taxes, fees, and fund sweeps to support a $55.2 billion spending plan.

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Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 15, 2025

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 13.

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

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

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Q3: 2 inmates sentenced in Williamson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Williamson County during the third quarter of 2025.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 56.8% of Jackson County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County schools identified as white.

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1 inmate sentenced in Williamson County to be released from jail during July

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Williamson County set to be released from jail in July.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 7

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Jacobs calls for ethics reform following Madigan's sentencing

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs has commented on the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

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Madigan sentenced amid calls for ethics reform

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

On Friday, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, followed by three years of probation and a $2.5 million fine.

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11 inmates sentenced in Jackson County to be released in Q3

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 11 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Jackson County during the third quarter of 2025.

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4 inmates sentenced in Jackson County to be released in July

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

There are four inmates sentenced in Jackson County set to be released from jail in July.

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Marion responsible for 27th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

Marion residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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How many white students were enrolled in Williamson County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Carbondale Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of students enrolled in Williamson County schools identified as white.

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Week ending June 21: 1 inmate sentenced in Jackson County to be released

By R. L. Murray | Jun 12, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Jackson County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

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Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 13.