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Carmi Police arrest two on warrants

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 35 year old Michael S Allen of Carmi Tuesday evening at his 2nd Street residence on White County warrants for domestic battery, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, and resisting a police officer.Allen was taken into custody at 5:40 pm... Read More.

Walden, Upton, and Shimkus Applaud President Trump’s Executive Actions on Pipelines

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Subcommittee on Environment Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), today issued the following statement after President Trump signed executive actions regarding the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. “We welcome today’s news... Read More.

RLC to offer Illinois Concealed Carry, Safety classes this spring

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Learn everything from safety to state and federal law this spring during Rend Lake College’s Concealed Carry training program or Safety at Home and in Public class, both offered by the Community & Corporate Education Division.RLC’s two-day Illinois Concealed Carry program readies participants to... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet February 4th

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church north of McLeansboro. Social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with hor d’oeuvres and drinks. Dinner... Read More.

NEW ROUTE 66 MUSICAL COMEDY COMING TO WVC’S BRUBECK THEATRE

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel ,IL- You can drive from Chicago to Los Angeles in about thirty-one hours – if you stick to the Interstates. However, for the road warrior who isn’t in a hurry, a cruise along old Route 66 can be an unforgettable journey –... Read More.

Teenager hurt in Wayne County accident Tuesday

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to an accident in Wayne County Tuesday afternoon that sent a teenage driver to the hospital.According to the preliminary traffic crash report, 53 year old Gregory Stover of Albion was travelling south on Wayne County Road 1100... Read More.

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Fraternal Order of Police-Command Council and Rauner Administration Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police-Command Council that represents Illinois State Police captains and lieutenants. The agreement will now go to the full union for ratification.“Through good faith negotiations, we were able to... Read More.

IDOC and PRB Partner to Improve Parole Revocation Process

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB) today announced that a Settlement Agreement in the case of Moises Morales v. Craig Findley has been approved. The Settlement Agreement reflects Governor Bruce Rauner’s commitment to increasing public safety and... Read More.

Sullivan sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday, Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 40 year old Charla Beth Sullivan of Carmi to four years in prison on one count of theft in relation to the August burglary of the Hank and Donna Matz residence following a... Read More.

Leadership changes at Farm Bureau 96th annual meeting

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Seated left to right are: Brooks York, Kyle Hoskins, Don Duvall, Rusty Walsh, Larry Beck, and Kevin Seifried. Standing left to right are: Ryan Williams, Richard Curd, Ken Lamont, Jeff Young, Brad Gates, Vance... Read More.