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Southern Illinois men's golf team to compete in Hoosier Collegiate this weekend

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

The Southern Illinois University men's golf team is set to participate in the Hoosier Collegiate in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 5.

Southern Illinois University cancels Friday softball game due to weather

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Southern Illinois University's scheduled softball game against Indiana State, initially planned for Friday, has been canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Jackson County saw 16.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.1% of income in Jackson County, a 16% surge from 10.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Jackson County responsible for 26th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Jackson County residents paid $875,220 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in January.

City of Genoa City Council met April 2

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, April 2

Williamson County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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

Lawmakers honor national child abuse prevention month with call to action

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Every child has the right to grow up feeling safe and supported.

Murphysboro HS postpones soccer match due to weather on April 3, 2025

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Murphysboro High School shared a weather-related postponement for the girls' soccer match on April 3, 2025, with the decision noted on social media.

Murphysboro High School shares insights on education in Illinois and local district data

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Murphysboro High School has shared detailed figures highlighting state and local education statistics.

Southern Illinois gears up for home softball series against Indiana State

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Southern Illinois University's softball team is set to host Indiana State for a three-game series at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki men's basketball golf outing scheduled for June 26

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

An engaging event is approaching for Saluki men's basketball supporters, as the team prepares for its annual golf outing.

$304,681 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Williamson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Williamson County?

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

There were 13 offenders living in Williamson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

$76,134 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Jackson County

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In January, Jackson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet April 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 2, 2025

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet at 9 a.m. April 8

SIU baseball series against Missouri State altered due to weather conditions

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will face weather-related changes for the third consecutive weekend.

Bill Cornell Spring Invite called off due to weather concerns

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

The Southern Illinois Track and Field program has announced that the Bill Cornell Spring Invite, initially scheduled for April 4 and 5, has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions expected in the area.

Senator Bryant supports National Child Abuse Prevention and Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, with this year’s theme, "Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention," emphasizing the role of community support in preventing child abuse prior to its occurrence.

Murphysboro HS shares stats on education salaries and teacher shortages

By Carbondale Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, Murphysboro High School posted multiple tweets detailing educational statistics in Illinois, focusing on teacher salaries, shortages, and the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.