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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.

MCPD arrest report 5/18 -5/23

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/23/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 49 year old John L. Acree of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a reckless driver coming... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday through Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, all Tuesday through Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 26th.All... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Tuesday, May 29

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities and Police Departments. 5 ILCS... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff arrest report 5/17 -5/23

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:May 17: - Kristi L. Wilson, 47, of Carbondale for Failure To Appear for Pay or Appear. She posted $575 bond. - Mary B. Hutchison, 40, of Eldorado, for Failure To Appear for Violation of Probation and Possession of... Read More.

Red Cross Shares 20 Ways to Be Safe This Summer

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start of summer when all of us will begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have fun and offers 20 things you can do to be safe all summer... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment RatesMetropolitan AreaApr. 2018Apr. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.1%3.6%-0.5Carbondale-Marion3.8%4.1%-0.3Champaign-Urbana3.2%3.6%-0.4Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights3.6%4.6%-1.0Danville4.8%5.6%-0.8Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL3.5%4.1%-0.6Decatur4.4%4.8%-0.4Elgin3.7%4.2%-0.5Kankakee4.2%4.7%-0.5Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI3.4%3.9%-0.5Peoria4.1%5.0%-0.9Rockford4.2%6.5%-2.3Springfield3.2%3.8%-0.6St. Louis (IL-Section)3.4%4.1%-0.7Illinois Statewide3.6%4.5%-0.9 * Data subject to revision.CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in April in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.

Lanes Reopened for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Friday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the reopening of lanes where possible for the busy Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, May 25, through 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.Work zone speed limits will... Read More.

Educational Evenings: Responding to the Opioid Crisis in Our Community

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois is hosting Educational Evenings and Dinner Too focusing on the Opioid Crisis in Our Community on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (10400 Terminal Drive #200, Marion, IL) featuring Keynote Speaker, Brandon Zanotti, Williamson County State’s Attorney. A $10 registration... Read More.

WVC Athletes Set Academic Records

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

“Athletics” and “Academics” can go “hand-in-hand,” and the athletes and coaches at Wabash Valley College have made this a reality with the success of the athletes in the classroom this year. This “Banner Academic Year” was the “Best on Record” for Athletics at WVC!The... Read More.