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Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Audra Hamernik today applauded Governor Bruce Rauner for signing Senate Bill 2921, legislation that preserves an incentive for private investment in affordable housing throughout Illinois by extending the Affordable Housing Tax Credit for an additional five years.“The... Read More.

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Investments in Illinois

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Scherrie V. Giamanco today announced that up to 15,000 acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Illinois for critical wildlife and water quality efforts.“Over the past... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Tuesday, December 27

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of Grayville Utilities... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 27th, in observance... Read More.

Department of Human Services and Department of Commerce Announce Opportunities for SNAP Pilot Program

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced openings are still available for the Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized Training, and Career Planning (EPIC) pilot program. This new pilot program is designed to provide... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest Norris City man; investigate car seat theft

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a Norris City man early Thursday morning following a traffic stop.38 year old Kevin Hosman was stopped at 1:12 am at the intersection of Route 1 and County Road 1350 North. Hosman was found to be driving on... Read More.

Omaha woman hit by car in Walmart parking lot Wednesday

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

At 1:13 pm Wednesday, Carmi Police investigated an accident in the Walmart parking lot that sent an Omaha woman to the hospital.According to the crash report, Margie Mobley was walking in the lot when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Cleon Hudson... Read More.

FMH presents December Employee of the Month

Thursday, December 22 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 Sara Reid, RN (right) being presented the December Employee of the Month plaque by Tracy Taylor, RN, Emergency Department and Urgent Care... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner announces over $1 Million in Recreational Trail Grants

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced $1,019,200 in grant funding for multi-purpose recreational trail projects that will create or improve trails in six Illinois counties. Funding for the projects is supported by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program. “Our trails showcase all the beauty... Read More.