Carbondale Reporter

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.4% of Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Williamson County taxpayers give just under $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Williamson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.1% of Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Williamson County as of April?

Cities within Williamson County recorded 12 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending May 10

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators demand change in corrections leadership amid safety concerns

Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant and Jason Plummer have called for the withdrawal of Latoya Hughes’ nomination as Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Test expectations: How many Marion Community Unit School District 2 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.1% of Marion Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Loyd on public media defunding: ‘The claim that this is an assault on the press is fictitious and absurd’

By Carbondale Reporter reports | May 20, 2025

Joshua Loyd, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, is speaking out forcefully in support of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS, describing claims that the move threatens press freedom as “fictitious and absurd.”

City of Carbondale Preservation Commission met May 19

City of Carbondale Preservation Commission met Monday, May 19

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending May 10?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 19, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Marion Zoning Board met May 20

City of Marion Zoning Board met Tuesday, May 20

Village of Yates City Board met April 9

Village of Yates City Board met Wednesday, April 9.

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met May 19

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met Monday, May 19.

City of Carbondale Sustainability Commission met May 15

City of Carbondale Sustainability Commission met Thursday, May 15.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met April 21

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, April 21

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board met May 21