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News from May 2025

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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

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

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2024: Herrin Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 386th lowest in state for average salary

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

Administrators in Herrin Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $107,437 per year, ranking 386th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending May 24?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met May 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 31, 2025

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29

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Rep. Jacobs criticizes Illinois state budget for prioritizing illegal immigrants

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs has voiced his opposition to the recently passed state budget, expressing concerns over its spending priorities.

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Illinois representative criticizes new tax hikes and spending in FY26 budget

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin of Benton has voiced his opposition to the recent $1 billion increase in taxes, fund sweeps, and fees used to support Illinois' $55.2 billion fiscal year 2026 budget.

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Severin opposes $1 billion tax hike for Illinois FY 26 budget

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin of Benton, Illinois, voted against a proposed $1 billion tax increase intended to fund the $55.2 billion fiscal year 2026 budget.

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Southern Illinois track concludes season at NCAA West Regional without advancing

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

The Southern Illinois Track and Field program concluded its 2025 outdoor season at the NCAA West First Round in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

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Trevor Jackson, former Marion High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number 13 seed.

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On Friday, May 30, former Carterville High School standout Amayah Doyle collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Carbondale Reporter | May 31, 2025

The game took place in Devon Park.

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Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met May 5

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, May 5

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Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Thursday, April 24

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Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Thursday, April 17

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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, April 17

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Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 administrators rank 401st highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

Administrators in Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 earn an average of $111,772 per year, ranking 401st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending May 24

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending May 24?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Jackson County received FDA citations in 2024?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Jackson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Illinois Democrats face criticism over tax policies from Severin

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

Mr. Potter would likely appreciate the current stance of Democrats regarding taxation in Illinois, according to a recent statement.

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Jacobs hosts Anna-Jonesboro student as House page at the Capitol

By Carbondale Reporter | May 30, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs recently welcomed Elizabeth Hill, a junior from Anna-Jonesboro High School, to serve as his Page at the Capitol.