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Trump Touts Trade Win in Illinois Steel Town as Others Lose

Thursday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

By SARA BURNETT, Associated PressSteelworkers in Granite City, Illinois, threw a street party — complete with hot dogs, cold beer and a singer in red, white and blue — when U.S. Steel announced earlier this year it was bringing hundreds of laid-off employees back to... Read More.

CWC Free Pre K Screenings Date/Time Announced

Thursday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Do you have a child, niece, or grandchild between the age of 3 and 5? If so, Carmi White County schools are offering screenings for children in that age range who aren’t kindergarten eligible this fall. The screenings check each child’s progress in hearing,... Read More.

Owen Sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Wendi Owen will spend the next 7 ½ years in prison following her sentencing yesterday in White County court. Owen had been convicted for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a felon. She was arrested in possession of a taser back in 2017. She... Read More.

Quality Carp Management Team Wins SIC Foundation Bowfishing Tournament

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Late Saturday evening, July 21, in Rosiclare, 10 teams headed out into the murky waters of the Ohio River for anovernight bowfishing expedition to compete for prize money and bragging rights for the best bowfishing team. The four-person... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s public universities were raked over the coals Tuesday for failing to meet minority recruitment goals in awarding contracts, and state senators are looking for accountability. Senators on the Special Committee on Supplier Diversity met for the first time in Chicago to review how... Read More.

Illinois Could be Next to Allow Freight Trucks to Utilize Emerging Technology

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A new report suggests Illinois could join other states in allowing freight trucks to use adaptive cruise control technology to control fuel costs and lower consumer prices. It’s not self-driving, it’s platooning. In short, wireless technology allows multiple freight trucks to communicate to close the... Read More.

Bike Stolen from Sycamore Street in Carmi

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of a stolen bicycle yesterday evening. Wilbur Pennell of Sycamore Street tells authorities his Huffy Warhawk was taken sometime on Tuesday. The bike is Blue and Green with Lime Green on the Gooseneck handlebars. If you think you see... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

About 4 to 5 dozen music lovers came out to the Carmi League of Arts 3rd and final Summer Gazebo Concert Series last night. Keegan Dennis emceed the event as well as played and accompanying several of the performers. The night was dedicated to... Read More.

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Four injured in Tuesday Afternoon Auto Crash

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A serious accident sent 4 individuals to area hospitals yesterday afternoon. We’re still awaiting the report and full details. What we know is around 2pm yesterday, a black car with 3 young people inside ran a stop sign at the intersection of County Roads... Read More.