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Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s public universities were raked over the coals Tuesday for failing to meet minority recruitment goals in awarding contracts, and state senators are looking for accountability. Senators on the Special Committee on Supplier Diversity met for the first time in Chicago to review how... Read More.

Illinois Could be Next to Allow Freight Trucks to Utilize Emerging Technology

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A new report suggests Illinois could join other states in allowing freight trucks to use adaptive cruise control technology to control fuel costs and lower consumer prices. It’s not self-driving, it’s platooning. In short, wireless technology allows multiple freight trucks to communicate to close the... Read More.

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Bike Stolen from Sycamore Street in Carmi

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of a stolen bicycle yesterday evening. Wilbur Pennell of Sycamore Street tells authorities his Huffy Warhawk was taken sometime on Tuesday. The bike is Blue and Green with Lime Green on the Gooseneck handlebars. If you think you see... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

About 4 to 5 dozen music lovers came out to the Carmi League of Arts 3rd and final Summer Gazebo Concert Series last night. Keegan Dennis emceed the event as well as played and accompanying several of the performers. The night was dedicated to... Read More.

Four injured in Tuesday Afternoon Auto Crash

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A serious accident sent 4 individuals to area hospitals yesterday afternoon. We’re still awaiting the report and full details. What we know is around 2pm yesterday, a black car with 3 young people inside ran a stop sign at the intersection of County Roads... Read More.

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Hemp Forum Planned for Sunday in Carmi

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau at 304 East Robinson Street in Carmi will be the site of a HEMP Forum this Sunday, July 29th at 1:00 p.m. With the current legislation before us nationally and in Illinois, some say it’s time for farmers in... Read More.

Man Sentenced for Role in Southern Illinois Teen’s Death

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A man charged in the 2010 kidnapping and death of a 15-year-old girl in southern Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentencing of 27-year-old Chad Bennett II comes after he pleaded guilty in March to a home... Read More.

Pair of Auto Accidents Monday in Carmi

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville woman got more than she bargained for while thumping melons in Carmi yesterday. Mary Bell reports to Carmi Police she had gotten out of her Dodge Caravan at John Brown’s melon stand in East Carmi just before 2:30pm when for unknown reasons,... Read More.

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Doors Open Illinois to feature White County Historical Society Sites

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Office of Tourism is sponsoring a Doors Open program to coincide with the Bicentennial this year. Doors Open will see iconic historical sites and architectural treasures throughout the state open their doors to the public during four consecutive weekends in August. It’s... Read More.

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Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Illinois Could be Next to Allow Freight Trucks to Utilize Emerging Technology

Bike Stolen from Sycamore Street in Carmi

Carmi League of Arts Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo

Four injured in Tuesday Afternoon Auto Crash

Hemp Forum Planned for Sunday in Carmi

Man Sentenced for Role in Southern Illinois Teen’s Death

Pair of Auto Accidents Monday in Carmi

Doors Open Illinois to feature White County Historical Society Sites

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