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Carmi man arrested Friday on burglary, theft charges

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Harley Lewallen of Carmi Friday evening on a White County warrant for burglary and theft.Just before 6 pm, a Carmi officer saw Lewallen in the 800 block of Sycamore Street. Lewallen saw the officer and fled into... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results from Memorial Weekend Enforcement Campaign

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the Memorial Weekend enforcement campaign. The official reporting period for the Memorial Weekend enforcement was May 26 - 29. During that time, Troopers issued 5,585 traffic citations and 4,597 written warnings. Troopers also made 80... Read More.

Three sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Three men were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections in Hamilton County Court on Thursday according to States Attorney Justin Hood. Charles Webb of McLeansboro, 27, has been sentenced in Hamilton County today to 3 years in department of Corrections. He will served... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, June 6

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 6, 2017, at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve May 16, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes.4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a) Ordinance... Read More.

Summer activities going on at Carmi Library

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library has a lot of scheduled activities for the month of June.The summer reading club will continue all month for readers, and for younger Pre-K age, story hours are every Wednesday from 1 - 2 pm.Local artist will have a display... Read More.

Carmi Rotary hears about upcoming Lions Club Car Show

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting, Don Ridenour, of the Lion’s Club, gave the program. He told the Rotarians, that the Carmi Lions Club 10th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor show will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017. He said that they were expecting... Read More.

Sheriff Maier speaks to Kiwanis Club about department and ISA

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff Doug Maier was the guest speaker on Thursday, June 1st at the weekly Kiwanis luncheon. Sheriff Maier stated that it has been an honor to serve as the White County Sheriff for 14 ½ years and prior to that he was a deputy... Read More.

ICC Issues Second Notice Order to Strengthen Rules for Retail Electric Suppliers

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

By unanimous vote, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today issued a Second Notice Order in a rule which would make significant changes to the marketing guidelines retail electric suppliers must follow in Illinois.Following electricity price spikes during the “polar vortex” winter of 2013-2014, the... Read More.

Lincoln Log Cabin helps children immerse themselves in Lincoln’s era

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Children and young adults will be able to immerse themselves in frontier life and the world of Abraham Lincoln this summer thanks to three programs being offered by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.The Littlest Pioneer Day Camp is designed for children heading into... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)conducted in Wayneand White Counties during late May. These sTEPpatrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations... Read More.