Local News

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County HCE

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County HCE (Home Community Extension) will celebrate its 100th year in 2024. Jc sits down with Frances Matheny and Patty Mills to discuss the organization and it's annual Chicken and Dumplin Fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th at the Carmi American Legion... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Bringing Family and Budget Friendly Christmas Festival December 1st

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Helping to make Christmas memories for a decade and a half, Mt. Carmel’s Christmas Uptown is designed for the entire family! On Friday, December 1st, nearly four city blocks become, as one festival attendee described it, “Our version of a Hallmark movie”. Best of... Read More.

Norris City Village Looking to Add Water Softener to System

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

There was a special meeting held on October 20th where the board passed a water treatment plant resolution with Brown & Roberts Engineering to rebuild the water plant. Mayor Skip Land said there were some residents that were willing to accept increased water rates if there... Read More.

Rowe, Bailey, Bryant Speak Out at Final Gun Ban Hearing Monday

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Radio Network contributed to this story. With litigation against Illinois’ gun ban still pending, despite Friday’s appeals court ruling upholding the law, some are looking for a legislative body to block Illinois State Police’s gun ban registry rules. Illinois’ gun ban has been in effect... Read More.

IECC Colleges Recognized as Best in State/Nation by Education Research Website

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges received high marks from Intelligent.com, as the education research website ranked Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley among the top community colleges in Illinois and the nation.A trusted resource for program rankings and higher education, Intelligent.com evaluates... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 7, 2023

Tuesday, November 7 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Bloomington this weekend for the IHSA State Finals. Carmi punched their ticket to the Final 4 after defeating Champaign St. Thomas More in 3 sets at the Robinson 2A Super Sectional. The Lady Bulldogs will... Read More.

Cops and Kids Leaders Preparing to Launch Year 24 in White County

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The tradition that began 23 years ago with officer Jonathan Lucas will continue. The Cops with Kids program is set to make a difference for dozens of young people throughout the county this December. Officer Jacob Quillen is taking over the program for the... Read More.

Farmers throughout State and Region Nearing End of 2023 Harvest

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

In spite of some hard freezes and snow, Illinois farmers are still hard at work bringing in the last 19% of the corn harvest and the last 10% of the soybean crop.Thanks to good weather, Mark Schleusener, a statistician with the U.S. Department of... Read More.

FMH Senior Life Solutions to host Antique Christmas Angel Tree

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Senior Life Solutions Department is sponsoring an Antique Christmas Angel Tree for older adults throughout the community who are in need or do not have any family nearby. Each ornament on the Antique Christmas Angel Tree has the name of an older adult,... Read More.

U.S. Attorney Office to Present Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar at Carmi Library

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

To educate seniors on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney's Office is partnering with the Carmi Public Library to host a fraud prevention seminar."Elder fraud is a major concern nationwide, as criminals target seniors who may be... Read More.