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City Looking to Secure New Funding to Continue Infrastructure Improvements in North Carmi

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi is looking at more infrastructure improvements and assuming they receive grant funding they’re applying for, will move forward. A public hearing was held prior to the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday night for the purpose of giving the public an... Read More.

New State Task Force Aims to Promote State’s Underground Railroad History

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

First meeting took place Tuesday By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday to begin devising a strategy for sharing, growing and celebrating the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois. The task force was created... Read More.

As Recreational Cannabis Sales again Hit Record, Illinois AG calls for Federal Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales declineBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected]As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to reclassify the substance. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency... Read More.

Public Notice: Fuel Bids Being Accepted

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2024 and ending February 28, 2025. All fuel tanks are located at the fuel yards located on Council... Read More.

White County Cheering for a Cure Set for another Big Year

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now in it’s 11th year, White County Cheering for a Cure is still picking up steam. The organization raised about $35,000 in 2023 after taking a couple years off due to CoViD complications. That $35,000 is the most the crew has raised since the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Exec Director

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Executive Director Kelly Northcott and President Abby Weiss of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. The organization is actively hunting it's next Executive Director. Tune in for more on the position, Kelly's time... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2024

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Lacey Moore and Amy Rice to talk about the upcoming White County Cheering for a Cure event scheduled for Saturday, January 27th at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium in Carmi. Learn more about the event... Read More.

The Great Restoration: Preserving Carmi’s Robinson Stewart House

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

One of the best ways to honor the past is to preserve it. The White County Historical Society has embarked on what they’ve billed as the Great Restoration. The organization’s President Kristin Land spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday and says it’s been... Read More.

Supporting New Life in the New Year – Lions Breakfast Jan. 20 to Support Pregnancy Help Center

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for their first pancake breakfast of the year on January 20. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well. The proceeds from... Read More.

Phillips Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Wednesday evening by Police. Authorities say they picked up 21 year old Loren Phillips of Foley Drive on Sycamore Street just before 7:30pm. He was placed in cuffs on multiple warrants. The White County warrant... Read More.