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Springerton man pleads guilty in White County Court Thursday

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Thursday, 41 year old Dustin Pierce of Springerton was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of driving on a revoked license according to States Attorney Denton Aud.After incarceration, Pierce will be under mandatory... Read More.

Randolph County to Host Start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial announced today that Kaskaskia Island has been selected as the site to begin the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration. Events are being planned for Constitution Day ‒ Aug. 26, 2017 ‒ in front of the Liberty Bell of... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor responds to Ohio State Fair incident

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

In light of yesterday's tragic incident at the Ohio State Fair, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is suspending the operation of all rides similar to KMG’s Fire Ball until further notice. “With many festivals and county fairs occurring across the State, including the upcoming... Read More.

Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaJune 2017June 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.4%5.3%-0.9Carbondale-Marion5.2%5.8%-0.6Champaign-Urbana4.8%5.3%-0.5Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.1%6.2%-1.1Danville6.8%7.0%-0.2Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL4.5%5.4%-0.9Decatur5.9%6.6%-0.7Elgin4.8%5.2%-0.4Kankakee5.4%6.0%-0.6Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI4.3%4.9%-0.6Peoria5.5%6.2%-0.7Rockford5.8%6.3%-0.5Springfield4.3%4.6%-0.3St. Louis (IL-Section)5.0%5.7%-0.7Illinois Statewide5.0%6.0%-1.0* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and all but two counties, according to data released... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs HB 643, freezing legislative per diems

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 643, which freezes legislative per diems at their existing levels. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers of both parties, protects taxpayers and is fiscally responsible for Illinois.Gov. Rauner said at the signing, “I want to thank... Read More.

First Lady launches Illinois Family Connects

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

First Lady Diana Rauner today celebrated the launch of the Illinois Family Connects pilot program, a universal newborn support system. It is a home visiting program administered by the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in cooperation with OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center in... Read More.

Kiwanis Club makes donation to No Child Left Hungry program

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Ashley Elliott (left), organizer of the local No Child Left Hungry program, not only spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday, but also received a $250 donation from the service club after her presentation. Club President Jeremy Jordan (right) presented Elliott with... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 1st

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street August 1, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a) Plat survey of Blockway subdivision (behind strip... Read More.

Fatal car accident discovered in Saline County Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

A fatal car accident is being investigated in Saline County after a Highway Department mowing crew discovered a car at the bottom of a deep ditch.According to a press release from Sheriff Keith Brown, the accident scene was found at 3:09 pm Wednesday on... Read More.

RLC takes Active Shooter Training to MVTHS

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty regional educators and administrators participated in Rend Lake College's Active Shooter Training Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Township High School. During the training, the participants prepared for an active shooter event and took part in scenario-based training alongside RLC's ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,... Read More.