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REND LAKE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR SPRING 2021 SEMESTER
INA, Ill. (Oct. 6, 2020) — Rend Lake College has announced its plan of attendance for students during the Spring 2021 semester, which will begin online on Jan. 11.The plan follows many similar protocols that are being used during the current semester where most... Read More.
Roll Your #SleeveUp to #FightFlu
Public health officials in Illinois urge everyone to get a flu vaccineSPRINGFIELD – Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever as we brace for a dual outbreak of flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and... Read More.
Carmi Chamber to Host S.T.I.R Again
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join them on October 24th in downtown Carmi for S.T.I.R.The S.T.I.R. event this past June was a huge success and they wanted to bring it to you again! The Chamber would like to... Read More.
Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil Healing Illinois Initiative to Advance Racial Healing
State to Provide Total of $4.5 Million in Grants to Organizations Across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced today the Healing Illinois initiative in response to the racial disparities highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in partnership with... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 19 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 6, 2020, of nineteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 12, case status in progress
a female, in her teens, at home... Read More.
New Resource for Expecting Mothers/Families Launches in White County
With the backing of We Love White County, Carmi and the region now has a new Pregnancy Resource Center. Tucked away at 226 North Walnut, the Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) offers the confidentiality and privacy that’s paramount to the expected clientele. The Carmi Chamber... Read More.
Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants October 26th.
The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, October 26, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water during... Read More.
Seniors Most Likely to be Adversely Affected by “Fair Tax” According to New Report
A new report out says seniors will be adversely affected by the so-called Fair Tax if it were to pass. Illinois Policy says retiree’s income tax would jump by 9.3%. Currently, Illinois retirees don’t pay state income tax. Under the governor’s proposal, those seniors... Read More.
Uber Expands to 25 Southern Illinois Counties Including White, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards
Uber is coming to a neighborhood near you in Southeastern Illinois. A press release from the ride service says it will expand operations to 39 counties throughout Illinois including 25 southern Illinois counties. White, Wayne, Gallatin, Hardin, Edwards, Pope, and Wabash Counties are all... Read More.
