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Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Nov. 7

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street November 7, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve October 17, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes4. Swearing in of Jeremy Courson as Ward... Read More.

Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Installs One-Millionth Free Smoke Alarm

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross announced today that one million smoke alarms have been installed and285 lives have been saved due to the efforts of the volunteers and community partners who have participated in the organization’s Home Fire Campaign. “Since 2014, Red... Read More.

Jesse White Hosts “Preserving Their Memories” A Celebration of the Illinois Veterans’ History Project

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project today at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans by documenting and preserving their experiences.“The Illinois... Read More.

Temporary Closure of Rend Lake’s South Marcum Bike Trail for Revetment Work.

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the closure of a section of the Rend Lake Bike Trail, located between the Spillway Recreation Area and the South Marcum Day Use Area, during the period of November 1 thru November 17,... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Held for Gracie Mae’s Flowers and Gifts

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on November 3, 2017 for Gracie Mae’s Flowers & Gifts, located at 1626 West Main Street in Carmi.Gracie Mae’s Flowers & Gifts is a full-service florist. In addition, they will offer home décor, gifts,... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrests after receiving tips

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 33 year old Tiffany Weidenburner of Carmi Thursday afternoon after receiving an anonymous tip about her location. Officers found Weidenburner, who was wanted on a White County failure to appear warrant for a traffic violation, inside the laundry room of... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today asks Illinoisans to take an extra few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks back an hour. Clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Savings... Read More.

2017 Governor’s Hometown Awards

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) will present 14 localities with honors for the 2017 Governor’s Hometown Awards program during a special reception at the Old State Capitol on November 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. The Governor’s Hometown Awards program... Read More.

Shimkus on Tax Reform: “Today is a big day”

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will bring much needed reforms to the tax code for the first time in more than 30 years.“Today is a big... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/29 – 10/31

Thursday, November 2 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. 10/29/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 63 year old Dennis E. Powell, Jr. of Mt. Carmel. Powell was arrested after the arresting officer saw... Read More.