Carbondale Reporter

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, May 22.

City of Genoa City Council met May 21

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, May 21.

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met April 22

City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission and City Council met Tuesday, April 22.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met April 21

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Monday, April 21.

City of Murphysboro City Council met April 22

City of Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, April 22.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at five gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.6% of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Just over $10.5 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Williamson County

In 2024, Williamson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

National EMS Week celebrates first responders' dedication

This week marks the 51st anniversary of National EMS Week, an event established by President Gerald Ford in 1974.

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.4% of Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Williamson County taxpayers give just under $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Williamson County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.1% of Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Williamson County as of April?

Cities within Williamson County recorded 12 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Williamson County in week ending May 10

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Carbondale Reporter publication area were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 98.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Carbondale Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Senators demand change in corrections leadership amid safety concerns

Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant and Jason Plummer have called for the withdrawal of Latoya Hughes’ nomination as Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Test expectations: How many Marion Community Unit School District 2 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?