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A Year of Progress at IDOT in 2016

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, continued to strengthen the state’s status as the transportation hub of North America in 2016. The progress touched every mode of transportation and included new, innovative approaches to... Read More.

New charges filed against Mark Keller in Edwards County

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

42 year old Mark S. Keller, who last month was convicted of burglary in White and Edwards Counties, and is serving a long sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections, is now facing new charges in Edwards County. Edwards County States Attorney Eric St.... Read More.

National Weather Service: First accumulating snow of the season possible Thursday

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

With Arctic air already in place across the region, an upper-level storm system will produce a swath of light snow, as it swings through our region Thursday. The initial band of light snow may reach the Interstate 64 corridor of southern Illinois just prior to daybreak Thursday, but... Read More.

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Indiana State Police K-9, Andy, Dies Overnight after 8 Years of Dedicated Service

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police at Evansville lost one of their K-9’s last night. Master Trooper Kevin Waters reported his K-9 partner, Andy, died last night after becoming ill. Andy was rushed to his veterinary where he died during emergency surgery. Andy was nine-years and... Read More.

Righter: Abortion legislation unaffordable, attacks innocent life

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion rights in Illinois not only violates federal law and is unaffordable, but is an attack on the sanctity of innocent human life. House Bill 4013, which could be voted on during the lame duck... Read More.

CWC Invitational Tournament coming Jan. 16

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 CWCIT will be held on January 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21, 2017. The participating teams are Carmi-White County, Fairfield, Harrisburg, Mt. Carmel, and Mt. Vernon, IN. This will be a five-team round robin tournament with each team playing four games. There... Read More.

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Tuesday morning accident on I64 sends truck driver to hospital

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a Tuesday morning traffic crash on Interstate 64 that sent a Granite City man to the hospital. According to the preliminary crash report, 47 year old David Keough was traveling east in a 2007 white Freightliner pulling a... Read More.

Norris City Board passes expense control ordinance

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board held their first meeting of 2017 on Tuesday night. The State now requires towns to comply with the "Local Government Expense Control Act", which requires them to regulate reimbursement of travel expenses. So, the Village passed an ordinance that sets... Read More.

Carmi City Council opens 2017 with short meeting

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council opened 2017 with a very short meeting. After approving the December 20th meeting minutes, Mayor Jeff Pollard announced that there were no items for Council consideration on the agenda, and his only report was to wish everyone a Happy New... Read More.

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ISP District 19 releases ACE patrol results from Wayne County

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wayne County during December. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations... Read More.

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A Year of Progress at IDOT in 2016

New charges filed against Mark Keller in Edwards County

National Weather Service: First accumulating snow of the season possible Thursday

Indiana State Police K-9, Andy, Dies Overnight after 8 Years of Dedicated Service

Righter: Abortion legislation unaffordable, attacks innocent life

CWC Invitational Tournament coming Jan. 16

Tuesday morning accident on I64 sends truck driver to hospital

Norris City Board passes expense control ordinance

Carmi City Council opens 2017 with short meeting

ISP District 19 releases ACE patrol results from Wayne County

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