Local News

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaNov. 2017Nov. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.9%4.6%-0.7Carbondale-Marion4.5%5.2%-0.7Champaign-Urbana4.2%4.7%-0.5Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights4.8%5.3%-0.5Danville6.0%6.7%-0.7Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL3.9%4.8%-0.9Decatur5.3%6.0%-0.7Elgin4.4%4.9%-0.5Kankakee5.0%5.8%-0.8Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI3.9%4.6%-0.7Peoria4.8%5.9%-1.1Rockford5.1%6.0%-0.9Springfield4.0%4.4%-0.4St. Louis (IL-Section)4.5%5.1%-0.6Illinois Statewide4.7%5.2%-0.5* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Katherine Bunting-Williams, FMH CEO receives recognition

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA has been recognized for the sixth time by Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication by ASC Communications. Becker's Hospital Review in December named Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA to its annual... Read More.

Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety.“This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.

White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.“Our main priority is to save lives,” said... Read More.

Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Tips also address frozen water meters, which can bring costly plumbing repairs and replacement fees along with headaches and unexpected expense for homeowners.“We are facing frigid... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department arrests two in Crossville Wednesday

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department made a pair of arrests Wednesday in Crossville.At 8:44 am, Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on 4th Street to speak to 36 year old Robert McGill about an auto accident that occurred in Carmi Tuesday. A records... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on Hamilton County warrant

Wednesday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 51 year old Sandy Tyson of Carmi Tuesday night on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.Tyson was taken into custody at 9 pm at the intersection of 8th... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves liquor licenses for Rest Up Campground

Wednesday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Tuesday night for the final time in 2017. Following approval of the consent agenda and the Treasurer’s report, the Council met in executive session for thirty minutes to discuss personnel matters and the Rain for Rent lease. No action... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Celebrates Christmas

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club celebrated Christmas at its last luncheon meeting of 2017, December 21. Eric Rahlfs, serving as President for Holly Healy, opened the meeting and introduced program co-chairman Greg Grant and Scott Johnson who presented a Christmas reading by Henry Van Dyke... Read More.

Consumer’s Gas burglary investigated by Carmi Police

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating several incidents of theft that were reported over the weekend.On Saturday, Mack Leggett reported that someone had broken into a vending machine at Leggett’s Market.A burglary was reported at Consumer’s Gas that occurred on Christmas Eve. The building was entered... Read More.