Local News

Lane closure on Main Street in Carmi coming Tuesday, March 28

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has announced a lane closure on Main Street that will take place on Tuesday, March 28th from 8:30 am through 2 pm.The westbound lane of Main Street will be closed from the Little Wabash Bridge to Main Cross Street.The closure... Read More.

Statement from Deputy Governor Leslie Munger on Court Ruling to Prioritize Lawmaker Pay

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Deputy Governor Leslie Munger released the following statement on lawmaker pay, calling on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to ask for an immediate stay of the judge's ruling pending appeal."Today, we witnessed the ultimate act of self interest - lawmakers putting their very own paychecks ahead... Read More.

FMH Auxiliary donates toward medical equipment

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are the new 2017-2018 FMH Auxiliary Officers: Phyllis Hilliard-Secretary, Pat Vaughan-Treasurer, Judy Gruner-Vice President, & Charlotte St. Ledger will continue as Director of Volunteers In efforts to continue supporting the hospital in improving safety and services, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has purchased... Read More.

Fifty-one Foxes registered during RLC College Signing Day

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

A total of 51 seniors at Hamilton County Senior High School registered for classes at Rend Lake College this week during College Signing Day. RLC Advisors met with the students to give them information and enroll them into summer and fall classes. Read More.

Unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in February

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined 0.3 percentage points to 5.4 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +25,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data proved by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Kiwanis welcome new member, learn about new business in Carmi

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met on March 23, 2017. President Jeremy Jordan acknowledged guests Lacey Harms and Jane Davis. Lawrence Martin won the 50/50 drawing.Jerry Prince and Dylan Bowling from the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club were introduced. Mr. Prince announced that their club will feature... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, March 27

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 27, 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:Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)OTHER BUSINESS:1. Mowing Bids2. Ordinance No. 839 Vacating portions of Koehler and Helm Streets3. Authorize... Read More.

Rotary welcomes newest member on Thursday

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Patrick Haskell becomes the newest member of the Carmi Rotary Club on Thursday. Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson. At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Patrick Haskell was inducted into the club. Janice Alka, assistant district governor from the Mt. Carmel Rotary club, did... Read More.

Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Medicaid Allotment

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

In response to concerns regarding the way in which Illinois’ per capita allotment of Medicaid funds would be calculated under the American Health Care Act, Republican Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released the following statement:“Today our delegation received assurances from the Centers for... Read More.

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MCPD arrest report 3/20-3/21

Thursday, March 23 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.03/20/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Kendal M. Martin of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 1100 block... Read More.