Local News

Carmi City Council agrees to new healthcare option for employees

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in September Tuesday evening. Before the meeting, a public hearing on rezoning business property was held.Following approval of minutes and bills, the Council approved rezoning 1107 West Oak Street and 304 Fairgrounds Road to allow... Read More.

Carmi Country Club to hold annual benefit tournament

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Country Club will hold its annual benefit tournament, Saturday October 7 and Sunday October 8th. The two day tournament, will be a 4 person scramble format and will be done with tee times. We will have a senior division and your team will be... Read More.

HIT, MEDC students assist RLC at SILHIMA meeting

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly a dozen Rend Lake College Health Information Technology (HIT) and Medical Coding (MEDC) students took part in the SILHIMA (Southern Illinois Health Information Management Association) Quarterly Education and Business meeting, hosted by RLC on campus last Friday. Among their responsibilities throughout the day,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB303, bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Illinois’ asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect innocent citizens while maintaining the proper use of asset forfeiture as a tool for law enforcement. Gov.... Read More.

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe will take a few minutes to practice three simple actions that could save their lives during a major earthquake. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and municipal and... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests Monday

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Misty McFarland Monday afternoon on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a forgery charge. McFarland was found hiding in a closet in a residence at 800 Smith Street. McFarland had to be removed from... Read More.

All-Sport Prospect Day joins line-up on Preview Day

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Athletes from near and far are invited to attend Rend Lake College’s All-Sport Prospect Day on Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Ina campus. The free event will feature all eight of RLC’s athletic teams: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, softball,... Read More.

Health Fair Coming to SIC October 4

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

This year’s Health Fair at Southeastern Illinois College will feature a number of vendors addressing a wide variety of wellness-related topics. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon in the SIC Harry Crisp Student Center in “B” Building.Over... Read More.

FMH donates masks for “Beginners Safety Day”

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Tracy Taylor, RN, FMH Chief Nurse Executive, with Jane Jones, Ag Literacy Coordinator with the safety masks that were donated by Fairfield Memorial Hospital in support of the Beginners Safety Day event. Fairfield Memorial Hospital recently responded to a need to support... Read More.

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White County Sheriff Department weekend activity report

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, 58 year old Darren McGuire of Carmi surrendered at the White County Sheriff’s Department on warrants from White and Madison Counties. McGuire was put into custody at 3:43 pm and is being held without bond on the Madison County charge pending... Read More.