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State lawmakers prohibited from representing clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today issued an executive order declaring it impermissible for state legislators to represent clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, which hears appeals of assessment decisions made in the state’s 102 counties.Calling the practice a “clear conflict of interest that... Read More.

Vandalia to Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Saturday, Feb. 10.The free party, a tradition at the site since 1973, runs from 1:00-3:00 p.m.Local historian Dale Timmerman will lead visitors in songs such as “America” and “The... Read More.

Multi-State Salmonella Cluster associated with sprouts served at Jimmy John’s

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is investigating a recent cluster of Salmonella ser. Montevideo infections. Two cases have been identified in... Read More.

RLC AmeriCorps donates goods to homeless shelter for MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

In celebration of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service last week, members of Rend Lake College's AmeriCorps program collected and donated items to Lifeboat Alliance, a homeless shelter in Mt. Vernon. The students collected over 20 bags full of non-perishable items,... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in December and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,500 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting to be held Feb. 9

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting will be held Friday, February 9, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free pork loin dinner will be served at 5:30. A short business meeting will follow. Three... Read More.

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SIC Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Bailey Fuerback of Harrisburg received the Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship during the 2017-18 academic year. “Thanks to this scholarship, I did not have to take out as much in student loans,” said Fuerback. “It has definitely helped ease the burden financially, and I... Read More.

Carmi PD: Early morning pursuit ends with arrest

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Friday evening, Carmi Police observed 21 year old James Parker of Carmi at the Huck’s gas station and knowing he was wanted on two White County warrants for domestic battery, took Parker into custody at 5:32pm. Parker was transported to the White County... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests Thursday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 8 am Thursday, Illinois Department of Corrections Parole agents conducted a search of the residence of 31 year old Jason Ballard on Seventh Street in Carmi. During the search, agents discovered drug paraphernalia and suspected cannabis in a bedroom. A further... Read More.

Grayville City Council to hold special meeting Monday

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner Stroud1. Discussion with City of Grayville Employees concerning Purchasing PoliciesADJOURN