Local News

White’s Legislation to Allow Advertising to Offset Costs of Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices Passes the House

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House of Representatives for passing legislation he initiated to allow private companies to pay for advertising space on vehicle registration renewals. House Bill 394, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman, John D’Amico (D-Chicago), makes it lawful... Read More.

April Declared Information Technology Month in Illinois

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner declared April 2017 as Information Technology Month in Illinois to celebrate the important work being done by IT professionals statewide and to encourage Illinois students to understand the growing opportunities in IT and the workforce.The IT industry continues to grow at... Read More.

Farm Credit Illinois presents grant awards to White County 4-H Clubs

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday night, Farm Credit Illinois presented Community Improvement Grant checks to three White County 4-H Clubs and the Federation at the University of Illinois Extension office in Carmi.White County 4-H Federation: Front Row – Annsley Healy, Andi Allen, and Fisher Allen Second Row... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 4/4 – 4/7

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/07/2017-Mt. Carmel Police along with the U.S. Marshal's Service checked on local registered sex offenders and registered violent offenders against youth. The operation resulted in the arrest of Phillip R. Majors, age 32, of Mt. Carmel. As a registered violent offender Majors is... Read More.

Bike theft reported to Carmi Police Thursday

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a theft report Thursday morning. Jessica Warren told officers that sometime in the past few days, someone took her daughter’s 20 inch NEXT Jewel bicycle from the back yard of her Illinois Street residence. The bike is green or... Read More.

SIC Celebrates 40 Years of Child Study

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mary Jo Oldham Morgan, for whom the center is named, and Sue Beal, first coordinator, (center two on bench) pose with past and present staff and family from the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study at SIC during the 40th anniversary celebration. More... Read More.

Morris McCall tells of travels to Carmi Rotary Thursday

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Morris McCall gave an account of his recent trip to Thailand.In November of 2016, Morris joined with a group called “Overseas Adventures Travel” on a long trip to the far east. The trip’s first stop was... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda, Monday, April 10

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 10, 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:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of Grayville... Read More.

RLC Ina campus offering 19 Summer Kids Camps

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Nineteen Summer Kids Camps, ranging from outdoor activities to technology to musical lessons, have been scheduled for June and July at Rend Lake College.Join RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division for some returning camps, back by popular demand, such as Blastoff! and Minecraft. Or,... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Encourages Illinoisans to Have Emergency Plans In Case of Fire

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific... Read More.