Local News

Eclipse Preparation Underway at IDOT

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains safe. Carbondale is in the path of the... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest following traffic stop; take theft report Tuesday

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 52 year old James Patton of Carmi Tuesday morning following a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Patton was pulled over at 8:11 am on Sycamore Street and taken into custody. He was later released after posting a $150... Read More.

Accident claims life of Carmi man Tuesday evening

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man has died following a three car accident Tuesday evening according to Illinois State Police.According to the preliminary crash report, a pickup was attempting to turn left on to County Road 900 from Illinois Route 14 at 5:10 pm, when it was... Read More.

RLC’s tuition-free Concert Band and Choir seeking musicians

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Talented performers are needed in Rend Lake College’s Fall 2017 Concert Band and Concert Choir. The two ensembles are tuition free, and are the perfect elective for music and instrumental majors, as well as any students interested in performing on stage.Under the director of... Read More.

Righter statement on Gov. Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of education funding reform

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner issuing an Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1, education funding reform:“The changes Gov. Rauner made to Senate Bill 1 reflect what equitable funding truly means. Senate Bill 1, as... Read More.

Fitzjerrells promoted to Director of Court Services

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Chief Judge Thomas Tedeschi is pleased to announce that Darla F. Fitzjerrells has been promoted to Director of Court Services of the Second Judicial Circuit of Illinois effective August 1, 2017. Director Fitzjerrells will be responsible for overseeing the operations of all probation departments... Read More.

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Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Students from pre-kindergarten through college soon will head back to school. As families prepare for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents to include emergency preparedness in their back-to-school plans.“Emergencies... Read More.

Carmi City Council adopts new liquor control ordinance at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in August Tuesday evening. The Council unanimously approved the survey of the Blockway subdivision for expansion and accepted bids of $111.11 each on a 2007 Ford Edge and a 1999 Ford Taurus declared surplus by... Read More.

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest after traffic stop

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Daniel Aud of Mt. Carmel Monday night following a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Aud was pulled over at the intersection of Oak and 3rd Streets just before 7pm. A search of his vehicle also turned... Read More.