Local News

Field set for Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Monday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 24 at the Carmi Country Club. As of June 16, teams for morning play with 8:00 a.m. tee off include: Hale Body Shop, Carmi Kiwanis Club, First Bank, City of... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigates damage reports

Monday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a slashed tire in Norris City on Saturday morning. Donald Rumsey told deputies that sometime overnight, someone slashed the rear driver’s side tire on his pickup at his residence on North East Street. Later Saturday morning,... Read More.

Legion Post 224 suffers tough road loss to Boonville Friday night, rain out on Sunday

Monday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Carmi 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 7 12 2 Boonville 0 1 0 0 3 3 3 0 X 10 16 2LP: Cole Blazier (1-1)2B: Potter HR: BrinkleyIP R ER H ... Read More.

IECC Board Agenda – June 20, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. – Lincoln Trail College

Monday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda June 20, 2017 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Trail College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

Carmi Police make two weekend arrests

Monday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 31 year old Jarred Bolin of McLeansboro on a Hamilton County warrant after he was seen entering Pundrakes. After Bolin was in custody, officers found a metal pipe used to smoke marijuana on his person and additionally charged... Read More.

Possible theft attempt thwarted by neighbor

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call about an attempted car break-in early Thursday morning.James Parker reported seeing a white male in the Country Estates parking lot who appeared to be attempting to gain entry to a vehicle owned by Rowdy Damm around... Read More.

Scenes from the second week of Kids Summer Camps at RLC

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The second week of Kids Summer Camps at Rend Lake College saw students of all ages getting active outside, practicing their skills, and learning in eight different camps. The students participated in Adventures Under the Sea, Blastoff, Drone Zone, Garbage Pail Science, Martial Arts,... Read More.

Electronics recycling and disposal returns to Carrier Mills this Saturday

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday June 17th, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No longer can you throw electronics away and they be taken... Read More.

Job growth remains below national average

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.1 percentage points to 4.6 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline.“Republicans in... Read More.