Local News

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, Illinois State Police District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2014, speed was the reason for 32.4% of all traffic... Read More.

Five things to know about Illinois State Fair Preview Night

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

New and exciting things are planned for the 2016 Illinois State Fair Preview Night on Thursday, August 11th. Here are five things you need to know:New Time for Twilight Parade: 5:30pmEach year the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches through the streets of the... Read More.

RLC Baseball Camp helps local student-athletes improve

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Middle and high school baseball players focused on their baseball skills last week during Rend Lake College's Baseball Camp. RLC Baseball players and Rec Director helped the students, ages 12 through 15, with batting, fielding, and pitching, alongside strength and conditioning workouts.Read More.

Carmi-White County Board approves budget, makes plans to sell Crossville property

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

At the July meeting of the Carmi White County School Board meeting on Monday, July 18, the preliminary Fiscal Year 2017 budget was approved. Final action will be at the September 19 Board meeting as the budget will be on display to meet the... Read More.

White County Fair Talent Show Entry Details

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair Talent Show presented by WROY/WRUL is coming Wednesday, August 3rd to the fairgrounds in Carmi. The show will get underway at 7pm under the grandstand as the night's featured entertainment. Past performers at the station sponsored event have gone on... Read More.

Illinois Agencies Announce Coordinated Mosquito Reduction Strategy

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director Alec Messina and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today announced a plan to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Illinois, like West Nile virus and Zika virus, by removing... Read More.

ISP District 19 troopers rescue kidnapped child outside Grayville

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers rescued a kidnapped three year old girl from Arkansas after a stolen vehicle was stopped near Grayville on Friday night.At 8:30pm, troopers spotted a 2006 gray Toyota Corolla that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a... Read More.

Mill Shoals man arrested after trying to ram car

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 41 year old Earl Scott Roark of Mill Shoals following a traffic stop on Friday morning following a 911 call about a reckless driver. Roark was taken into custody just before 10am after being pulled over in front of the... Read More.

MCPD Arrests 7/12-7/17

Monday, July 18 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. 07/17/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 51 year old Twania J. Rayborn of Mt. Carmel after they received a report that battered her boyfriend... Read More.

IECC Board meeting agenda for July 19, 2016

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda July 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Trail College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.