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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Jackson County as of April 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jackson County in the week ending April 6 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Terri Bryant conveys Easter cheer and community spirit through recent tweets

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

Terri Bryant's recent tweets reflect her engagement with spiritual themes and community events, highlighting Easter celebrations in April 2025.

2022: Jackson County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Jackson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.7%.

Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

Southern Illinois track and field places second at the Gibson Invitational

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Southern Illinois Track and Field competed at the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, finishing in second place with 89 points despite challenging weather conditions.

Southern Illinois men's golf team set for MVC Championship title defense

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois men's golf team is preparing to defend their title at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championship, starting Sunday, April 20, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Southern Illinois softball splits doubleheader with Northern Iowa

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois University softball team split their Saturday doubleheader against Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Southern Illinois football team ends spring season with annual game, prepares for fall

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Southern Illinois University football team concluded its spring season with its annual spring game on Saturday in Carbondale, Illinois.

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

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

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

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met March 25

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, March 25

Murphysboro High School announces student signings with university programs

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Murphysboro High School celebrates the achievements of students Bryce Edward and Madison Stanton, each signing with university athletic programs in April.

Salukis softball team sees streak end with loss at Northern Iowa

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Southern Illinois University softball team experienced a narrow loss to Northern Iowa with a final score of 6-5 on Friday, ending their eight-game winning streak.

Southern Illinois sweeps Belmont in baseball doubleheader

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Southern Illinois University's baseball team secured a series sweep over Belmont University on Friday at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Williamson County taxpayers give $977,560 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

In January, Williamson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met March 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, March 17

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met March 11

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

Village of Crainville Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 11

City of Genoa City Council met April 16

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 17, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, April 16

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime 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.