Jonathon Brust, Mayor

City of Genoa City Council met Dec. 17

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Janice Pavelonis, Superintendent

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Dec. 18

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Thursday, Dec. 18.

Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator for the 58th District

Pritzker signs new laws impacting transit funding, assisted suicide policy, and business taxes

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed several pieces of legislation affecting Illinois residents, including a new transit law, an assisted suicide bill, and a tax measure impacting businesses.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS posts girls basketball result and school updates on social media

Murphysboro High School shared recent updates including a girls basketball game result on December 16-17, 2025.

Southern Illinois Salukis Men's Football

Southern Illinois football players earn multiple All-American honors after 2025 season

Three members of the Southern Illinois University football team have received All-American honors following the 2025 season.

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education

How many Asian students were enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2024-25 school year?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as Asian.

Banterra Center

Salukis set to open conference play against Illinois State at Banterra Center

Southern Illinois University’s men’s basketball team will begin its Missouri Valley Conference schedule with a home game against Illinois State on Thursday, December 18, at the Banterra Center in Carbondale.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS shares updates via social media amid ongoing district activities

On December 17, 2025, Murphysboro High School posted multiple updates on its official X account.

Banterra Center

Southern Illinois women’s basketball resumes conference play at Bradley after extended break

Southern Illinois University’s women’s basketball team is set to return to the court after an 11-day break, facing Bradley University on Thursday.

Kaden Rogowski and Kristin Edmonds

Who are the ex-high school stars from Carbondale Metro area competing on Saturday, Dec. 20?

On Saturday, Dec. 20, these former Carbondale Metro area high school standouts will be in action.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS announces choir appearances on PBS’s “Sounds of the Seasons

Murphysboro High School announced via social media on December 15 that its choirs will appear on PBS’s “Sounds of the Seasons.” The posts detail broadcast times and invite community viewership while providing insight into the district’s…

Giant City School Board Members

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board will meet December 17

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 17

Herrin City Library

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 14

Herrin City Library Board of Trustees met Friday, Nov. 14.

Gary Williams, City Manager

City of Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Dec. 11

City of Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Thursday, Dec. 11.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS reports basketball win over Craigmont and upcoming game against Benton

Murphysboro High School announced its basketball team’s narrow victory over Craigmont and previewed an upcoming match against Benton in posts dated December 13 and December 14, 2025.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS shares basketball results and player highlights in December updates

On December 13, 2025, Murphysboro High School posted updates about its boys’ and girls’ basketball teams’ performances against Massac County and Webber.

Banterra Center

Turnovers cost Salukis as they fall to Richmond in overtime

The Southern Illinois men’s basketball team lost 93-84 in overtime to Richmond at the Robins Center on Saturday, largely due to committing 22 turnovers.

Banterra Center

Southern Illinois men’s basketball aims for fourth straight win against Richmond

The Southern Illinois men’s basketball team will attempt to continue its winning streak as it faces the Richmond Spiders on Saturday.

Director David Harris

Jackson County residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2025

Jackson County residents paid $903,444 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in October 2025.

Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS shares athletic updates and event information for December

Murphysboro High School provided updates about upcoming wrestling matches and recent basketball results via social media posts dated December 11-12, 2025.

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