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Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Game Rained Out Thursday
The Carmi American Legion Post 224’s baseball game with Carrier Mills was rained out Thursday. Their next game will be Tuesday at Grayville.
Illinois Department of Insurance Announces ACA Marketplace Enrollment Deadline is Extended to August 15, 2021
Chicago – Eligible Illinoisans now have more time to sign up for ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plans. President Biden has extended the deadline for the Special Enrollment Period in Response to COVID-19 from May 15th to August 15th.
According to the... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 2,190 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
7-day average for vaccination is more than 101,000
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.
- Cook County: 2 females 60s, 2 females 80s, 3 females 90s, 2... Read More.
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in February 2021
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.4 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +21,100 jobs in February, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.
Forensic Falcons Win Again, Taking Top Honors at Regionals
HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned gold medal honors in debate, individual events, and overall sweepstakes last weekend at the Phi Rho Pi Regional IV Tournament. The Falcons also brought home several individual gold medals.
This win comes on the... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 4 Saline County COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family.
Egyptian Health Department was also notified Thursday of... Read More.
Blood Donation Opportunities April 1-15, 2021
Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply
Race to give blood for a chance to win a trip for four to the
2022 Indianapolis 500®
(March 25, 2021) — The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type... Read More.
Rep. Patrick Windhorst – Legislation Dealing with Disabled Police Officers Given Committee Approval
Under the Downstate Police Article of the Pension Code, there is a provision that stipulates that in the case of an emergency, a disabled police officer, regardless of age, may be assigned to duty without right to compensation as so directed by the chief... Read More.
Rice Motors Celebrates 90 Years Serving the Tri State
47,332,800 minutes. That’s 90 years Rice Motors has been serving the Tri-State. It all began a few years prior to March 26, 1931 however when Scott and Todd Rice’s grandfather, Clarence dipped his toe in the car sales water.
The eldest Rice found himself quite... Read More.