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

By I. D. Norman | Oct 12, 2025

Jackson County residents paid $885,730 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in August.

Marion responsible for 32nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By I. D. Norman | Oct 12, 2025

Marion residents paid just under $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

Southern Illinois men's golf heads to Purdue Fall Invitational after strong finish

By C. S. Mcdowell | Oct 12, 2025

The Southern Illinois University men's golf team is set to participate in the Purdue Fall Invitational, starting Monday, October 13, at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Southern Illinois swim teams sweep UIC but fall to Northwestern and Miami (OH

By R. K. Witt | Oct 12, 2025

Southern Illinois University's swim and dive teams had a full schedule over the weekend, competing on both Friday and Saturday.

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 12, 2025

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14

Murphysboro HS announces selection as 1A High School Regional host

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 12, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced on October 12, 2025, that it will host the 1A High School Regional, sharing game schedules and ticket information on its X account.

Carbondale ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By I. D. Norman | Oct 11, 2025

Carbondale residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Williamson County residents paid 18th-largest sum in August

By I. D. Norman | Oct 11, 2025

Williamson County residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 18th highest total paid per county in August.

Southern Illinois swim and dive heads to Chicago for early-season matchups

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 11, 2025

Southern Illinois University's swim and dive teams are preparing for a series of meets in the Chicagoland area following their season opener at Missouri State.

Southern Illinois football falls to top-ranked North Dakota State, ending three-game win streak

By C. S. Mcdowell | Oct 11, 2025

The Southern Illinois University football team, ranked No. 8/9, ended its three-game winning streak with a 45-17 loss to top-ranked North Dakota State on Saturday in Fargo.

Village of Yates City Board met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Yates City Board met Wednesday, Sept. 10

Murphysboro HS announces hosting duties for upcoming high school regional tournament

By A. A. Fay | Oct 11, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced via Twitter on October 10 and 11 that it will host the upcoming 1A High School Regional tournament and provided information about scheduling and ticket purchases.

Murphysboro HS shares updates through social media posts on October 10

By A. A. Fay | Oct 10, 2025

Murphysboro High School published several tweets on October 10, 2025 with links to additional content.

Murphysboro HS posts multiple Twitter updates for school community on October 10

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 10, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted several tweets with resource links for its school community on October 10, 2025.

SIU men’s basketball announces free exhibition against Austin Peay on October 17

By C. S. Mcdowell | Oct 10, 2025

The Southern Illinois University men's basketball team will host a free exhibition game against Austin Peay on Friday, October 17 at Banterra Center.

Murphysboro HS reports athletic victories for Red Devils teams in October updates

By A. A. Fay | Oct 10, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted updates on October 9 and October 10, 2025, highlighting wins by its freshman football and boys soccer teams.

Murphysboro HS reports volleyball victories over Herrin and Mt. Vernon

By A. A. Fay | Oct 9, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced victories for its Red Devils Volleyball teams against Herrin and Mt.

Celebration of life planned for legendary coach Itchy Jones on October 25

By C. S. Mcdowell | Oct 9, 2025

The Southern Illinois Athletics Department will host a Celebration of Life service for Richard "Itchy" Jones on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CT.

Transportation upgrades set for Illinois’ 58th District; Bryant addresses shutdown impact

By R. K. Witt | Oct 8, 2025

Major transportation projects are planned for Illinois’ 58th Senate District in 2026, with over $107 million allocated for road and bridge improvements.

Cimera, Gallegos Gutierrez, Munkacsi-Nagy earn conference honors after strong opening meet