Local News

Governor Rauner Proclaims January ‘Radon Action Month’

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January ‘Radon Action Month’ in Illinois to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. To kick off the month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency... Read More.

The Simon Way a big winner for Carmi White County Student News

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Story by Greg Grant, Photo by Jc TinsleyThe Carmi Kiwanis Club kicked off the 2017 year with a well attended meeting on January 5. Club President Jeremy Jordan informed the club that plans are underway for Corn Day. Anyone with ideas for a... Read More.

SIU will not adopt sanctuary campus designation

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois University System President Randy Dunn today (Jan. 6) announced that none of SIU’s three locations -- Carbondale, Edwardsville and the School of Medicine in Springfield -- will be designated a sanctuary campus. SIU Carbondale’s Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Council... Read More.

RLC Spring Musical “The Wizard of Oz” calling all actors

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Put on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the Rend Lake College Theatre in January to audition for the Spring 2017 Musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Auditions will be held January 17-19 with opening dates set for April 6-9.Actors over... Read More.

96th annual White County Farm Bureau meeting coming Jan. 18

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The 96th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business meeting will include reports from the President and the Manager,... Read More.

Indiana State Police: Actions from Concerned Motorists and 911 Dispatchers help prevent another Impaired Fatal Crash

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:10, Warrick County 911 dispatchers received several calls from concerned motorists about a white 2011 Chevrolet Cruze traveling recklessly westbound on I-64 from the 50 mile-marker. Motorists informed dispatchers that the vehicle had already driven into the median on three... Read More.

Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that will ensure the transition to classrooms is made easier for out-of-state teachers moving to Illinois. State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, a co-sponsor of the bill, and State Representative Terri Bryant joined the governor at Carbondale Community High School... Read More.

Lectures at Cahokia Mounds offer updates on research into multiple Midwest civilizations

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

A series of free lectures at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will look back at 2,000 years of Native American history, beginning with an update on research into the mound-builders who once lived in the lower Illinois River valley.The Jan. 15 presentation focuses on... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 December activity and enforcement

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,128 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 1/4-1/8

Monday, January 9 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.01/04/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Matthew R. Blair of Lawrenceville after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.