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Southern Illinois University secured a high-scoring victory against SIUE in a baseball game at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Oregon State's Weber and Southern Illinois' Schark honored as co-hitters of the week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) has announced its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards for the period ending May 11.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

These former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

Herrin Community Unit School District 4: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.9% of Herrin Community Unit School District 4 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Marion residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

Marion residents paid just under $2 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in March.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Jackson County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Jackson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees will meet May 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 12, 2025

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

Illinois GOP warns against proposed $6 billion tax hike amid small business concerns

Republican Senators in Illinois have expressed concern over a proposed $6 billion tax increase by Governor JB Pritzker's Democratic allies, warning it could severely impact the state's small business community.

Matt Schark named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week

Southern Illinois University third baseman Matt Schark has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, according to an announcement by the League office on Monday.

Saluki baseball hosts SIUE for final regular-season home game

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's baseball team is set to host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in their final regular season home game on Tuesday, May 13, at Itchy Jones Stadium.

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Which former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

These former Carbondale Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Carbondale residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By Carbondale Reporter | May 11, 2025

Carbondale residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending May 3?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 11, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending May 3?

By Carbondale Reporter | May 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Marion City Council met April 9

City of Marion City Council met Wednesday, April 9.

City of Genoa City Council met May 7

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, May 7.

City of Carterville Finance-Economic Development & Operations Committee met May 6

City of Carterville Finance-Economic Development & Operations Committee met Tuesday, May 6.

City of Carterville Street and Sidewalk Committee met May 6

City of Carterville Street and Sidewalk Committee met Tuesday, May 6.

City of Carterville Public Safety/Insurance Committee met May 6

City of Carterville Public Safety/Insurance Committee met Tuesday, May 6.

City of Carterville Parks and Cemetery Committee met May 6