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Poll: Gas tax ‘lockbox,’ term limits, independent redistricting draw big support

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Likely voters in Illinois overwhelmingly support a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring gas taxes be spent only on road projects, according to a poll by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.The survey also shows massive support for term limits and for... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter reminds residents about Fairfield office hours

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am to noon.The next dates... Read More.

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year.“This... Read More.

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Mayor Pollard signs proclamation for Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signs proclamation with Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch Executive Director Travis Akin on Wednesday Proclamation WHEREAS, Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, a grassroots, legal watchdog group is observing the week of Oct. 3-7, 2016 as "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week;" andWHEREAS, “Lawsuit Abuse Awareness... Read More.

Electronics recycling event coming to Carmi October 15

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT For CARMI AND WHITE COUNTY RESIDENTS Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: 520 North 3rd Street Carmi, IL 62821 Recycle Old TV’s and ElectronicsWe Will Take We Will Not TakeComputers White GoodsTelevisions RefrigeratorsRadios BatteriesCell Phones ... Read More.

Detours and road closures announced for Corn Days

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day 2016 is upon us again. With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church St. between Main and Cherry St. will be blocked beginning around 4:00 pm on Thursday 10-06-16 to... Read More.

Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Rend Lake

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to announce the opportunity of a Firewood Cutting Special Use Permit. Firewood cutting is for personal use only, commercial use or resale is prohibited. The timeframe for the firewood cutting season is November... Read More.

Cahokia Mounds presents play on modern Native American culture Oct. 15

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Erin Kelley has blonde hair and an Irish name, but she’s also a Cherokee and a descendant of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. On Oct. 15 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Kelley will share stories of life as part of a multi-cultural family and... Read More.

New Feature Coming to State Auction Website

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Central Management Services today announced a new feature added to the state’s online auction website iBid that will now showcase high end designer merchandise. Designer watches, bracelets and sunglasses, gold and silver jewelry, are just a few of the items to... Read More.

Shimkus Holding Open Office Hours in Carmi Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available to meet with local constituents in Carmi on Wednesday, October 12. The Congressman will be holding one-on-one meetings from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (225 East Main Street).“This is a... Read More.