Local News

Updated Illinois Sport Fish Consumption Advisory

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. These changes are the result of continued sampling by the Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program and do not suggest that Illinois fish are becoming more... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues disaster proclamation for nine counties affected by water main break

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued a disaster proclamation for nine counties impacted by the Rend Lake Conservancy District water main break. The governor announced the proclamation during a visit to the Williamson County Emergency Operations Center in Marion. He also visited the Rend Lake... Read More.

Carmi Police make multiple arrests over weekend

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Elizabeth Bailey of Carmi on a White County warrant for disorderly conduct. Bailey was taken into custody at 1:31 pm and was transported to the White County Jail. She was released after posting a $150... Read More.

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Gina Sailer named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

PHOTO BY TOBY BROWN Carmi Kiwanis Club President Holly Healy (left) presents Gina Sailer with the 2018 Kiwanis Club Educator of the Year Award during the club's weekly meeting on Thursday, May 17. Sailer, who currently teaches first grade at Lincoln School, has served... Read More.

NCOE bowling standout signs at SIC

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Surrounded by her family and coaches, Elizabeth Davis of Norris City, center, officially becomes a member of Southeastern Illinois College’s very first USBC Collegiate bowling team. Seated, l-r, are brother Joseph Davis, parents Donnie Davis and Jo Ellen Davis, and uncle Tom Weir.... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

May 22, 8:15 a.m. – Southeastern Illinois College will host SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital for Life Line Screenings in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-364-0457 (Priority Code: FMSC-235) to register or for more information. May 28 –Southeastern Illinois... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learns about changes to Boy Scouts

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club had a very informative speaker at their Thursday meeting, as Jennifer Whitaker of the Boy Scouts of America was on hand to discuss some recent – very publicized changes to the scouts.She started her talk by letting know the members... Read More.

3 arrested on White County warrants by Carmi Police on Thursday

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

40 year old Aftan Rumsey of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department Thursday morning on a White County warrant. Rumsey was taken into custody at 11:02 and transferred to the White County Jail. She was processed and released after posting a $575... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 12-year Low in April

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.2 percentage point to 4.4 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls increased by +4,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

IDES Mount Vernon Office now open Friday

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Mount Vernon IDES office located at 333 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon will now open today, Friday, May 18, as service from the Rend Lake Water Conservancy service has been restored. For more information, contact IDES by using our online Read More.