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Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2017 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 26th, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2015, speed was the reason for 34.2% of all... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about Joyner Therapy Services and Egyptian Health Department

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club learned about a home health partnership between Egyptian Health Department and Joyner Therapy Services on Monday. Morgan Barton, the Clinical Nurse Manager for Egyptian Health Department and Dr. Jessica Cook with Joyner Therapy Services’ Carmi office made the presentation. Dr.... Read More.

Carmi Rotary hears about White County Disaster Plan

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

White County EMA Director Jim Totten spoke to the Rotary Club on Thursday about disaster management.A certificate and medallion were presented by Rotary President Kenny Harrelson to Cindy Conley recognizing her becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.Both photos credited to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson

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.