Local News
Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st
Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.
NCOE School Board passes 2017 tax levy
The NCOE School Board met during a short meeting on Wednesday night, December 13th.The School Board approved the 2017 tax levy as presented by Mr. Vollman. Amounts levied were $900,000 for education; $185,000 for operation and maintenance; $106,000 for transportation; $10,000 for working cash;... Read More.
Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 19
AGENDA
City of Carmi, Illinois
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street
December 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 5, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve November 2017 Financial Reports for the... Read More.
Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide: 3 Ways to ‘Give Something That Means Something’ This Holiday Season
After responding to a string of historic disasters, the American Red Cross is appealing to the public to “Give Something That Means Something” this holiday season. Throughout the Holiday Giving Season, donors can help bring hope and relief to children,... Read More.
Alumnus of the Year Kelley, others honored at RLC Foundation Annual Dinner
It was a night of celebration and merriment at the 2017 Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner with numerous surprise awards and announcements, starting with the 2017 Alumnus of the Year. The Annual Dinner was held Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Mt. Vernon Hotel... Read More.
Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals
Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by two southern Illinois manufacturing facilities today, noting the singular achievements of an oil spill equipment maker in Fairfield and a group of Ridgway artisans crafting baseball bats swung by major-leaguers.“Yours is a great story,” Rauner said before his tour... Read More.
Gov. Rauner attends roundtable at Big Prairie Farms in Carmi
Gov. Bruce Rauner met today with farmers at a southern Illinois roundtable to learn more about efforts to thwart nutrient loss and advanced agriculture production and management, and to hear about the effects of policy decisions on agri-business.“Agriculture is not... Read More.
Rep. Reis makes stop at Norris City Memorial Library
Pictured l-r are Joe Skaggs, Representative Reis, Denise Karns and Alice Sutton
Illinois State Representative David Reis recently had the pleasure of receiving a tour of the Norris City Library. Acting Director Denise Karns along with Trustee's Joe Skaggs and Alice Sutton welcomed Representative Reis.... Read More.
Illinois State Police District 19 holds annual charity auction
Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to announce the results of the 16 th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Tuesday, December 12th.Retired District 19 Troopers and current staff, along with local businesses and... Read More.
