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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending July 26?

By G. A. Wells | Aug 1, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending July 26

By G. A. Wells | Aug 1, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Williamson County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By G. K. Hicks | Aug 1, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Williamson County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Outstanding debt in Marion Community Unit School District 2 reached $15.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Aug 1, 2025

Marion Community Unit School District 2's outstanding school debt reached $15.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $425,194 per student.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending July 26

By G. A. Wells | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Outstanding debt in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 reached $19.5 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Jul 31, 2025

Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 had the highest outstanding school debt among Jackson County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Spero Family Services receives rare CARE certification in Mt. Vernon celebration

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

Spero Family Services in Mt.

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Herrin Community Unit School District 4 had $24.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Jul 31, 2025

Herrin Community Unit School District 4's outstanding school debt reached $24.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,036,650 per student.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending July 26?

By G. A. Wells | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Johnson County that received an FDA citation 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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Cheapest diesel in cities across Williamson County in week ending July 26

By G. A. Wells | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Marion City Council met July 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 30, 2025

City of Marion City Council met Monday, July 28.

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Senate Republicans urge governor’s veto on SB 328 amid legal reform concerns

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

Senate Republicans are maintaining pressure on Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a measure they say would make Illinois more attractive for lawsuits unrelated to the state and raise costs for employers and families.

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How many inmates sentenced in Jackson County will be released during August?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Jul 29, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Jackson County set to be released from prison in August.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 19

By G. A. Wells | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Carterville Community Unit School District 5 had $32.3 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. T. Boyd | Jul 29, 2025

Carterville Community Unit School District 5 had the highest outstanding school debt among Williamson County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Murphysboro City Council met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, July 22.

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City of Marion City Council met July 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Marion City Council met Monday, July 28.

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City of Herrin City Council met July 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, July 28.

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Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

Carbondale Elementary School District #95 Board of Education met Thursday, June 26.