Local News

Job growth remains below national average

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage points to 4.7 percent in June and nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center. The interactive and informative event included... Read More.

Competitive Eating Contest Comes to Illinois State Fair

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair is home to many things, giant statues of Abraham Lincoln, thrilling carnival rides, and blockbuster Grandstand concerts, and this year we are adding a Competitive Eating Contest to that diverse list.This year, the Illinois State Fair is teaming up with... Read More.

Three Sentenced to Department Of Corrections Monday in Gallatin County Court

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced to prison Monday, July 17, 2017, in Gallatin County Circuit Court.John H. Oldham, Jr., was sentenced on two felony counts of burglary alleged to have been committed on July 10, 2017 and July 13, 2017. Oldham pleaded guilty to... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, July 24

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City... Read More.

SIC Board Focuses on Money Matters

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met on July 18 to hear reports on the new state budget and the Hise Museum, as well as take action on employee health insurance.Administrative reports included an update on the recent budget passed by the General... Read More.

NCOE Board gets update on summer maintenance

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 19th in the Superintendent’s office. The amended minutes were approved and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Summer maintenance projects are well underway at all of the schools. The Board and Administrators... Read More.

Gov. Rauner to lawmakers: “Send me the education funding bill now”

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner again called on lawmakers to send him Senate Bill 1, the school funding reform bill. If the bill is not sent to Gov. Rauner’s desk soon, public schools throughout the state may not open in time for the new school... Read More.

20th Anniversary Running of the EAA AirVenture Cup Race Starts at Mount Vernon Outland Airport July 21

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Mount Vernon, Ill – July 14, 2017 – Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, Ill., will be the site of three days of exciting aviation events starting July 21 and concluding on July 23 when over 90 unique aircraft start the race of... Read More.

Retired White County educator to publish first book.

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Connie Saunders, retired educator has completed a major item on her “Bucket List” by writing her autobiography and completing the publishing process. Connie became interested in writing her story about 2008 after attending a workshop in Florida about how to write your life... Read More.