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First 2016 Human West Nile Virus Deaths in Illinois

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the three human West Nile virus-related deaths in Illinois for 2016. Three individuals in Cook County tested positive for West Nile virus earlier this month and have died. “Although fall has begun and temperatures are becoming... Read More.

Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Receive Flu Shot

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today received their annual flu shots and are urging others to get theirs as well. The flu season typically begins in October and runs through... Read More.

SIC Students Participate in Global Prayer Event

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Students, faculty and staff gathered around the flag pole Wednesday, for the annual See You at the Pole prayer and devotion service. Southeastern Illinois College students, staff and faculty joined students of all ages around the globe for the annual See You At... Read More.

RLCF Children’s Center to offer free, family events at Warrior Fest

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Spend the day with the young and the young-at-heart at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC) during Warrior Fest on Saturday, Oct. 8. Free activities kick off at 10 a.m., featuring big trucks, inflatables, and more.The highlight of the show, Big Truck... Read More.

Carmi Police make Wednesday arrest following traffic stop

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi police arrested 37 year old Bradley Stephens of Carmi following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Stephens was stopped on Commerce Street just before 2:30 pm and was taken into custody for driving on a revoked license. Stephens was transported to the White County... Read More.

Congress Successfully Overrides Presidential Veto

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement today after the House and Senate voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act:“Families who lost loved ones to acts of international terrorism on American soil deserve the opportunity... Read More.

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Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning in the fall veto session this November, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve as the newly-named Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations I Committee.In his role as Spokesperson, Righter will be a lead budget spokesman and public voice on budget issues for the... Read More.

FMH Book Fair set for October 7

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Friday, October 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and gifts... Read More.

Saline County man facing new charges in alleged kidnapping plot of States Attorney

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

New charges against a Saline County man accused in March of killing and burning the body of his estranged wife were announced at a press conference in Harrisburg on Wednesday.Saline County States Attorney Mike Henshaw told those assembled that Dr. Brian Burns has... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 9/27/16

Wednesday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.09/27/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested two individuals after drugs and a switch blade knife were found in a vehicle being driven by 35... Read More.