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Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning byCrain’s Chicago Business: Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America and the best... Read More.

Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans donated millions of dollars to charity in 2016, while also contributing millions of hours of service with a value of more than $7 billion. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) would like to top that number and is... Read More.

IDOT: A New Year’s Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

As 2016 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across the state are making a final push to keep traffic fatalities down during the New Year’s holiday weekend. This collaborative effort... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for DUI after Christmas crash

Wednesday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested Christmas night on DUI charges after an accident on Epworth Road by the White County Sheriff’s Department.24 year old Devin Nixon-Davis told deputies he was driving east in heavy fog when he missed the curve at County Road 1450... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 12/19-12/27

Wednesday, December 28 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.12/19/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jacob C. Perry, age 28, of Mt. Carmel after he arrived for court. The arresting officer knew... Read More.

Carmi PD arrest four over holiday weekend

Tuesday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Jennifer Stull of Grayville surrendered herself Thursday evening at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant. Stull was taken into custody at 5:15 pm and was later released after posting a $150 bond.Later Thursday, Carmi Police arrested... Read More.

Wabash Christian employees honored at Thrive Leadership Conference

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

This fall, three employees of Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi were recognized at the Thrive Leadership Conference in St. Louis, MO.Mike Fields, WCRC Chaplain was the WCRC nominee for the Dr. Tim Phillippe Leadership Award, which recognizes a staff member who embodies the... Read More.

Rotary has Christmas sing a long at Thursday meeting

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians Randy Douglass and Dwain Harrelson played Christmas Carols for the club. Randy and Dwain played their guitars together for the first time and you would have thought that they had played and practiced together for a long time.... Read More.

American Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk for Disasters

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help people in the Central and Southern Illinois... Read More.

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Illinois: Land of Leaving

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt from a Wall Street Journal editorial:According to the Census Bureau, Illinois now leads the nation for the steepest population decline. Between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost some 114,000 people in net migration to other states, with total... Read More.