Local News
Beloved Local Man Dies in Tragic Accident Wednesday Morning
A local described as a gentle man who didn’t know a stranger died in a tragic accident Wednesday morning west of Carmi. 68 year old Stanley Lewis, originally of Cairo, died near County Road 800 East sometime before 10:30 while doing what so many... Read More.
Illinois’ February Unemployment Rate Increased Statewide; Including Locally
Illinois’ February unemployment rate increased from last year in all 14 metropolitan areas. The latest data reveals an average statewide unemployment of 7.8%. The average unemployment rate last year was 3.7%, a little more than half the current average. Locally, the average unemployment rate... Read More.
Clearwave® Opens Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Nonprofit Organizations
April 1, 2021 – Harrisburg, IL – Applications are now open for the Clearwave Communications Charitable Giving Fund, which will annually award $200,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
“We are committed to connecting customers in the cities and towns we serve to what matters... Read More.
Vandekerkhove Named April 2021 RLC Veteran of the Month
Austin Vandekerkhove of Coello has been named the April 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.
Vandekerkhove started his service in the US Army in March 2017, and he is currently active. He said he chose to enlist because he wanted to do something... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 3,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,526 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths.
- Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 2 females... Read More.
Mosby Signs with SIC Falcon Archers
HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) – Kylie Mosby of Hardin County signs her intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers this fall.
Mosby is currently a member of the Hardin County High School (HCHS) Archery Team.
“When I started archery, I had little to... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday
Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday.
1 female in her 20’s
To date:
There have been 786 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away.
764 people have recovered.
... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County (4)
1 male in his 20’s
1 female in her 50’s
1 male in his 50’s
1 female in her 70’s
... Read More.
SIC JOINS #CCMONTH CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF VALUE, NEED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) — Southeastern Illinois College announced today that it will join #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and... Read More.