Jackson County
MyTownView tracks 11 municipalities in Jackson County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
11Municipalities
33,833Residents
63Articles
10Meetings (30d)
$51,586Avg. Median Income
$89,445Avg. Home Value
Recent News
63Mar 13WSIU News Morning Update March 13, 2026 in Carbondale, ILCarbondaleMar 8Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness asks Carbondale what it needsCarbondaleFeb 26Ava Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78AvaFeb 23Elverado High School (Elkville, IL) BasketballElkvilleFeb 11Grand Tower power plant to be redeveloped; officials considering data centerGrand TowerFeb 10Ava Hartman of Milan, Illinois, Named to Eastern Illinois University Fall 2025 Dean's ListAvaJan 27Murphysboro, Ill. man, child barely escape train collisionMurphysboroJan 6Reward offered for info. on Grand Tower, Ill. post office burglaryGrand TowerDec 13Cause of deadly house fire under investigation in De Soto, Ill.De SotoDec 12See the Geminid meteor show during viewing party at Giant City in Makanda, IllinoisMakandaDec 12Final weekend for Christmas with the Alpacas in Makanda, Ill. set for Dec. 13-14MakandaNov 25Boil water order for De Soto residents after line breakDe SotoNov 17Pedestrian hit by vehicle on N. Reed Station Rd. in Carbondale dies from injuriesCarbondaleNov 8As SNAP Uncertainty Continues, Murphysboro Steps Up to Keep Families Fed | IllinoisMurphysboroNov 6Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Hwy. 13 in rural Murphysboro, Ill.Murphysboro
Meetings
10Upcoming
Mar 16Preservation CommissionCarbondaleAgendaRecent
Mar 10City CouncilCarbondaleVideoMar 5Police Pension BoardCarbondaleAgendaMar 2Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCarbondaleAgendaFeb 25Zoning Board of AppealsCarbondaleAgendaFeb 24City CouncilCarbondaleVideoFeb 24Local Liquor Control CommissionCarbondaleAgendaFeb 23Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCarbondaleAgendaFeb 19Sustainability CommissionCarbondaleAgendaMunicipalities
Ava
Pop. 557Income $57,250Homes $86,700
City (Mayor-Council)1.06 sq mi
Campbell Hill
Pop. 329Income $65,667Homes $107,600
Village (President-Trustee)0.46 sq mi
Carbondale
Pop. 21,813Income $29,670Homes $124,800
City (Mayor-Council)17.48 sq mi
De Soto
Pop. 1,701Income $52,131Homes $88,800
Village (President-Trustee)0.91 sq mi
Dowell
Pop. 287Income $51,625Homes $42,100
Village (President-Trustee)0.39 sq mi
Elkville
Pop. 781Income $46,600Homes $74,000
Village (President-Trustee)0.77 sq mi
Gorham
Pop. 186Income $42,083Homes $22,500
Village (President-Trustee)1.22 sq mi
Grand Tower
Pop. 551Income $59,375Homes $24,500
City (Mayor-Council)1.25 sq mi
Makanda
Pop. 550Income $72,083Homes $241,300
Village (President-Trustee)5.28 sq mi
Murphysboro
Pop. 6,804Income $42,367Homes $79,600
City (Mayor-Council)5.25 sq mi
Vergennes
Pop. 274Income $48,594Homes $92,000
Village (President-Trustee)0.35 sq mi