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Grayville City Council special meeting agenda for Friday, June 1

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:00 A.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities and Police Departments. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)REGULAR SESSION:1. Action... Read More.

ISP D19 announces May special patrol results

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County on 05/25/2018. This sTEP Patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations during the National... Read More.

Reward offered for information in oil field thefts

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department has announced that Shawnee Oil is offering a $1000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the individuals who stole oil equipment between May 23rd and May 30th. Anyone with information is urged to contact... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two on Tuesday

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Donald Long of Enfield following a traffic stop Tuesday morning. Long was pulled over at 11:49 am on Plum Street and was taken into custody on a White County warrant for unlawful possession of another’s debit card... Read More.

RLC President Wilkerson named to Chair Academy’s International Advisory Board

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson now holds one of only 25 seats on the Chair Academy’s International Advisory Board, a group focused on bringing professional development programs to colleges and universities around the globe.Wilkerson was named to the prestigious board earlier this spring... Read More.

Safety Urged In Shawnee National Forest

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

In the past two weeks, agencies that respond to the Shawnee National Forest have had an upturn in the number of responses being made to this recreational area.Over the Memorial Day weekend, Saline County responded to the Garden of the Gods, for three separate incidents. A... Read More.

Rep. Severin Calls for New Leadership for SIU: “Time for Dunn to Step Down”

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) made this statement today:“Although Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is not physically in my district, it serves many of the residents from the 117th District. The financial health and stability of the University is crucial to the economic stability... Read More.

WVC Gunsmithing program still accepting students

Tuesday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College, in Mt. Carmel, IL, is pleased to announce that students may still enroll in an exciting program in Gunsmithing which started a few years ago at WVC.According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, over 40 million Americans participate in all of... Read More.

Carmi Police have a quiet Memorial Day weekend

Tuesday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 23 year old David Potter of McLeansboro following a traffic stop Friday morning for driving on a suspended license. Potter was pulled over on Oak Street at 8:48 am and was also cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended... Read More.

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GOVERNOR RAUNER PROCLAIMS TODAY DU QUOIN STATE FAIR DAY IN ILLINOIS

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named the Du Quoin State Fair as one of Illinois' 200 Great Places, in honor of the state's Bicentennial in 2018. With this significant designation, Governor Bruce Rauner has proudly proclaimed May... Read More.