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Illinois Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in July decreased 0.4 percentage points to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +11,600 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

Professional Development workshops available at RLC for local specialists

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Five focused workshops are available this fall at Rend Lake College for professionals in the culinary or health care industries. With options on all three campuses, locals have the chance to freshen up on their skills or add new abilities into the mix.To learn... Read More.

Test your Ag IQ at the Lt. Governor Tent

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Do you know where your food comes from? Do you want to learn more about how the food you eat gets from the farm to your plate? Stop by the Illinois Department of Agriculture table inside the Lieutenant Governor's tent to... Read More.

Congressman Shimkus to make two Friday apperances

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

11:00 a.m. Open House Fairfield Community Health Center 209 NW 11th Street Fairfield, Illinois ++ Shimkus will meet with staff and tour the facility.2:00 p.m. Grant Announcement Clay County Hospital 911 Stacy Burke Drive Flora, Illinois ++ Shimkus will take part in the presentation of a ... Read More.

Rotary learns about Carmi ties to Rio Olympics

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Morris McCall introduced Bushra Saqib as the program. Bushra and Dr. Saqib’s third child Zainab went to school at Illinois after graduating from Carmi. While there, she met and married Rajeev Ram. Rajeev was born in America to... Read More.

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair always strives to make the fair an enjoyable time for all ages. For our youngest fairgoers, this weekend is the best time to get out and enjoy the fair. Friday is Future of Kids Day, Saturday is... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests, investigate damage on Wednesday

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday morning just after 8am, Carmi Police took a report from Daniel Demendonca that someone had broken out a window at his property on Smith Street. Demendonca told officers that the damage had occurred sometime overnight. At 8:40am, Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Michelle... Read More.

Leave No Trace Event at Garden of the Gods

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Shawnee National Forest to host community events and educational activities August 27 and 28 at Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. This iconic scenic... Read More.

Governor Rauner: Gabby’s Law will Save Lives

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, at a press conference at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, signed Senate Bill 2403, known as Gabby’s Law, to require Illinois hospitals to be better prepared to recognize and treat patients with sepsis or septic shock.The legislation is named... Read More.

Grayville City Council August 22 meeting agenda

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE AUGUST 22, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT AGENDA TREASURER’S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. 5ILCS 120/2 (c ) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of Grayville Street and... Read More.