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Lincoln’s family throws a birthday party Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Visit with Abraham Lincoln’s family members as they celebrate the birthday of their illustrious relative on Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., historic interpreters will share personal stories and anecdotes about life with Lincoln. The site will... Read More.

Midwest Dueling Pianos to entertain at Guardian Center Banquet, March 24

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is pleased to bring the Midwest Dueling Pianos to our 2017 Annual Banquet. The Guardian Center serves White, Gallatin, Saline, Edwards, Wabash, Richland, Lawrence and Crawford Counties in Southeastern Illinois. We are gearing up for our fundraising banquet on March... Read More.

SIC Theatre Presents Little Women February 10th and 11th

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Marmee (Callie Smith) and her Little Women grace the stage at SIC on Feb. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic is coming to the stage in Southeastern Illinois College’s production ofLittle Women. The show will run Feb. 10 and... Read More.

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Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders, Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high school... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for allowing truancy

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 37 year old Arturo Escoto Aponte of Carmi Wednesday evening at his Church Street residence on a White County warrant for permitting truancy. Aponte was taken into custody at 6:30 pm and is being held at the White County Jail in... Read More.

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 17, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva to a five-year term at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Pending confirmation of the Illinois Senate, Acting Commissioner Oliva will become the ICC’s first Latina Commissioner. “Ms. Oliva’s comprehensive legal background and proven... Read More.

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Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Illinois continues to lead the nation in LEED green building. The 2016 national rankings placed Illinois third on the annual list, making Illinois one of only two states to remain in the top ten since... Read More.

Young Leader Scholarship applications are now available

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to continue their financial assistance to the agricultural youth of White County. Since 2006, the Young Leader Committee has awarded $8,250 to 14 deserving students. For 2017, the committee is sponsoring a $500... Read More.

Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 25. “Illinois needs change—real change,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “Not change that simply asks taxpayers to pay more, without significant reform to... Read More.

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2017 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Radogno Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Treasurer Frerichs Members of the General Assembly Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honor to stand with you today to discuss the State of our State. Despite the problems and uncertainties we face, I am... Read More.

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Lincoln’s family throws a birthday party Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin

Midwest Dueling Pianos to entertain at Guardian Center Banquet, March 24

SIC Theatre Presents Little Women February 10th and 11th

Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Carmi man arrested for allowing truancy

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building

Young Leader Scholarship applications are now available

Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it

2017 State of the State Address

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