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Illinois Masonic Children’s Home in Murphysboro to Remain Open

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

In October 2016, the Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge announced it would be closing their Illinois Masonic Children’s Homes. Throughout the winter, Masonic leadership pursued talks with various agencies to examine possible options to preserve this valuable service. We are pleased to announce that as... Read More.

Rotarians learn little known Presidential facts at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Tom Logan, in honor of President’s Day, told the club about some little known Presidential facts. Most of the information was about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. One interesting fact is that historians have voted them the top 2 Presidents... Read More.

Severin Votes to Deny Lawmakers a Pay Increase

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted to deny state lawmaker pay increases during a meeting of the House Executive Committee on Thursday morning. The Benton Republican and first-term lawmaker had filed an identical piece of legislation, HB 3790. “House Bill 643 will deny lawmakers an... Read More.

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Rep Reis Hosts Miss Teen Illinois in Springfield

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) is pictured here with Carmi resident and newly crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA Olivia Bohleber. Bohleber was in Springfield on Thursday February 16 to visit with lawmakers and share her platform. Olivia is currently a... Read More.

Rauner administration statement on AFSCME’s strike authorization vote

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration released the following statement in response to AFSCME’s strike authorization vote. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko: “The vote to authorize a strike is an attack on our state's hardworking taxpayers and all those who rely on critical services... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda 2/27/17 7 pm

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud CONSENT AGENDA TREASURER’S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Cemetery Pricing 2. Discipline and Purchase Policies 3. Update Motor Fuel Tax Program 2017 4. Advertise for Mowing Bids 5. Advertise for Swimming Pool Manager/Lifeguards 6. Advertise... Read More.

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MCPD arrest report 2/22 – 2/23

Friday, February 24 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. 02/23/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Kevin D. Noble of Sumner after he was stopped for a traffic violation in the... Read More.

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan is forming a bipartisan House task force to continue working on an equitable education funding formula and address questions a state commission recently left unanswered. “The question of how Illinois funds our public schools is one that affects every community in... Read More.

Wabash Valley College announces Fall Semester Honors List

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel,IL-Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Fall Semester 2016. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90 – 4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for... Read More.

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White County U of I Extension offering Hunter Safety Certification classes

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. The course will be... Read More.

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Illinois Masonic Children’s Home in Murphysboro to Remain Open

Rotarians learn little known Presidential facts at Thursday meeting

Severin Votes to Deny Lawmakers a Pay Increase

Rep Reis Hosts Miss Teen Illinois in Springfield

Rauner administration statement on AFSCME’s strike authorization vote

Grayville City Council agenda 2/27/17 7 pm

MCPD arrest report 2/22 – 2/23

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

White County U of I Extension offering Hunter Safety Certification classes

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