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Salukis secure series victory over UIC with dramatic doubleheader sweep

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

Southern Illinois University (SIU) achieved a significant victory in their baseball series against the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), sweeping a Saturday doubleheader.

Jackson County: Income Maintenance made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.2% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $2,400 per capita to residents.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 15

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many students were enrolled in Jackson County in 2022-23 school year?

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Jackson County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Feb. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Feb. 19

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board of Education met Thursday, March 20

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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, March 20

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Thursday, March 20

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Board met Wednesday, March 19

City of Genoa City Council met Feb. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Thursday, Feb. 19

City of Genoa City Council met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, March 19

Southern Illinois falls to UIC in Valley opener at Itchy Jones Stadium

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Southern Illinois University's baseball team faced a challenging start in their Valley opener against UIC, resulting in a 17-6 defeat at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Bill proposes study on repurposing Tamms property

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs has successfully advanced House Bill 1341 through the State Government Administration Committee.

Dave Severin opens Illinois House session with prayer

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin, hailing from Benton, delivered the opening prayer for the Illinois House Legislative Session today.

Murphysboro HS highlights student achievements and travels in recent updates

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Murphysboro High School recently shared updates celebrating student accomplishments and travel plans via social media on March 20-21, 2025.

Illinois Republicans push for ethics reform amid ongoing corruption concerns

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

House Republican lawmakers in Illinois have introduced legislative proposals aimed at ethics reform, seeking to address public corruption within the state government.