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Severin Votes to Deny Lawmakers a Pay Increase

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted to deny state lawmaker pay increases during a meeting of the House Executive Committee on Thursday morning. The Benton Republican and first-term lawmaker had filed an identical piece of legislation, HB 3790.“House Bill 643 will deny lawmakers an... Read More.

Rep Reis Hosts Miss Teen Illinois in Springfield

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) is pictured here with Carmi resident and newly crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA Olivia Bohleber. Bohleber was in Springfield on Thursday February 16 to visit with lawmakers and share her platform. Olivia is currently a... Read More.

Rauner administration statement on AFSCME’s strike authorization vote

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration released the following statement in response to AFSCME’s strike authorization vote. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“The vote to authorize a strike is an attack on our state's hardworking taxpayers and all those who rely on critical services... Read More.

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Grayville City Council agenda 2/27/17 7 pm

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTOTHER BUSINESS:1. Cemetery Pricing2. Discipline and Purchase Policies3. Update Motor Fuel Tax Program 20174. Advertise for Mowing Bids5. Advertise for Swimming Pool Manager/Lifeguards6. Advertise... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 2/22 – 2/23

Friday, February 24 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.02/23/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Kevin D. Noble of Sumner after he was stopped for a traffic violation in the... Read More.

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan is forming a bipartisan House task force to continue working on an equitable education funding formula and address questions a state commission recently left unanswered.“The question of how Illinois funds our public schools is one that affects every community in... Read More.

Wabash Valley College announces Fall Semester Honors List

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel,IL-Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Fall Semester 2016. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90 – 4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for... Read More.

White County U of I Extension offering Hunter Safety Certification classes

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. The course will be... Read More.

2016 White County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

White County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as... Read More.

McLeansboro man sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, 32 year old Brian L Dennis of McLeansboro was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of aggravated DUI while license revoked according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Dennis will be under mandatory court... Read More.