Local News

Statement from Speaker Madigan on Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs to the state:“Today’s passage of a procurement... Read More.

MCPD arrests 5/27 – 5/29

Tuesday, May 30 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.05/27/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old William J. Devers of Evansville, Indiana after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.

General Assembly Blocks Human Rights Executive Order that Would Provide Better Service to Taxpayers

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Despite more than 1,000 cases pending with an average wait time of four years to hear a discrimination case, the Illinois House voted today to block the consolidation of the Illinois Human Rights Commission (HRC) into the Illinois Department of Human Rights (DHR).“Madigan’s legislators... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Labor Posts Updated Prevailing Wage Rates

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) announces that updated prevailing wage rates are now available. To view rates, visit https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx. These rates are effective for work performed on public works projects on or after Monday, June 5, 2017.According to the... Read More.

ARBORWILD OUTDOOR EVENT CONNECTS KIDS TO NATURE

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s ArborWild – an annual outdoor event – will take place Tuesday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Carbondale’s Evergreen Park. For more than a decade, people have enjoyed this free event, which includes educational programs, live animals,... Read More.

Two indicted in Edwards County Court on Friday

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court on Friday, 27 year old Nathan Ellison of West Salem was charged with one count of failure to register as a sex offender and two counts of unlawful residency of a child sex offender according to States Attorney Eric... Read More.

Carmi man facing new charges after temporarily eluding police

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday morning, Carmi Police observed 37 year old Edward Ticer in front of a residence at 107 N Jessup Street at 7:00am. Knowing Ticer was wanted on a failure to appear warrant out of White County on a charge of possession of methamphetamine,... Read More.

Norris City Museum Association to hold ice cream social June 11

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Community Museum Association will be holding an ice cream social on Sunday June 11 from 2-4 p.m on the lawn of Wakeford House. This museum is at 300 N. Division in Norris City.The house will be open for viewing and ice... Read More.

Evansville Welcomes Multiple Grammy Winner, Bill Gaither and Gaither Vocal Band

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, June 15 at the Victory Theatre in Evansville, IN, multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of the prestigious Gaither Vocal Band (pictured in attached jpg).The Gaither Vocal Band will share timeless gospel... Read More.

MCPD arrests 5/23 – 5/25

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

05/23/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Jordan R. Monts of Mt. Carmel after they received a complaint of Monts damaging property belonging to the City of Mt. Carmel. Monts is accused of driving off the roadway along the Wabash River causing damage to... Read More.