Local News

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Following his decision to support Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of SB 9 on Thursday, Rep. David Reis issued the following statement:"After receiving hundreds of calls, thousands of emails, and personally returning calls for feedback it was clear the vast majority of my constituents wanted me to... Read More.

Road closure Monday in Carmi for water line installation

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has announced that there will be a road closure on David Street from Fairview to Stevens on Monday due to a new water line installation.David Street will be closed to thru traffic starting at 8 am and should re-open around... Read More.

Carmi Jr. Pro Football sign-ups July 22nd and 29th

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Jr. Pro Football sign-ups will be on Saturday July 22nd, and again Saturday July 29th from 8:30am until noon at the football practice field in Carmi, at the end of College Blvd. The cost is $30 per player. Any White County student entering grades... Read More.

Kiwanis Club hears from 4-H’ers and Mayor at Thursday meeting

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

On the eve of 4-H week in White County, the Carmi Kiwanians got a glimpse of some of the talented 4-Hers’ accomplishments at the club’s noon meeting on Thursday, July 6. Pictured above are the local 4-H members who spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis... Read More.

Business Owners: Madigan 32% Tax Hike will be Devastating

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined small business owners in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood today to put a face to the families that will be impacted by the Madigan 32 percent permanent tax hike."Our hardworking families and small business owners are once again paying for the failed... Read More.

IECC COLLEGES AMONG TOP 2% IN NATION FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Jennifer Stroughmatt, Retention Coordinator at Wabash Valley College, along with retention coordinators at IECC’s sister institutions, participated in a recent study conducted by Doctoral candidate Pam Schield in research at the University of Wisconsin on two-year public technical and community colleges, looking to find... Read More.

Eldorado man arrested by Carmi Police for domestic battery with a taser

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 40 year old Paul Seagraves of Eldorado Wednesday afternoon on charges of domestic battery, criminal damage to property, and unlawful use of a weapon after he was accused of striking a woman in the arm with a tazer gun and... Read More.

Two convicted in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced to prison in White County Court on Wednesday according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.37 year old Justin Simpson of Ridgeway received a five year term on one count of delivery of methamphetamine and a two year sentence on... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/2 – 7/5

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.07/02/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Christopher I. Brown of Mt. Carmel after he was observed operating a motor vehicle on... Read More.

Carmi Elks Lodge to get facelift through TIF agreement with City

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Wednesday night due to Independence Day on Tuesday for the first time in July and quickly wrapped up business.A TIF #2 agreement between the City and the Carmi Elks was approved unanimously. Keith Davis was on hand to explain... Read More.