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Earthquake Education Kiosk Unveiled at University Mall in Carbondale

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

An interactive kiosk is now available to help residents of southern Illinois learn how to reduce damage to their homes and prevent injuries during an earthquake. The earthquake education kiosk includes information about earthquake hazards in Illinois, safety tips and more than 80 how-to... Read More.

Illinois American Water Issues Boil Water Order for Customers in Elizabethtown, Cave-in-Rock, Herod, Equality and Junction

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water Issues Boil Water Order for Customers in Elizabethtown, Cave-in-Rock, Herod, Equality and Junction A water main break in Saline Valley Conservancy’s distribution system has resulted in a boil water orderDue to a water main break occurring in Saline Valley Conservancy’s distribution system,... Read More.

IDOA SEEKS TO DECLARE BOXWOOD BLIGHT A NUISANCE IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture plans to initiate the required regulatory steps to declare any plants infected with Boxwood Blight a nuisance in the State of Illinois.A public information meeting has been scheduled to discuss the Department's intent to declare Boxwood Blight a nuisance... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – February 21, 2017

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, February 21st at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois and considered and approved a resolution for the issuance of $6,250,000 in General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2017, for paying... Read More.

FMH presents February Employee of the Month

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Mona Grisham of Nutrition Services being presented the February Employee of the Month plaque by April Griefzu, Director of Nutrition Services at... Read More.

Governor Addresses State Board of Education to Emphasize Importance of Strong Accountability Standards

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today addressed the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting to advocate for more rigorous standards to prioritize equity and closing achievement gaps.As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) each state is required to submit a plan to the... Read More.

ISP District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wayne County during February. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest – Volunteer Spring Service Days

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student wants to gain real world, hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National... Read More.

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Carmi Police arrest Chicago man after late night call

Wednesday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a call for service at 12:42 am Wednesday morning to 604 Schumaker Street, and arrested 35 year old Anthony Bennett of Chicago after an altercation. Bennett has been charged with resisting a police officer, battery, obstructing justice, obstructing information, being... Read More.