Local News
Ridgway Man Arrested for Driving While License Suspended
36 year old John David Larson of Ridgway was arrested Monday night, by Carmi Police for Driving While License Suspended, after a traffic stop on Main Street at Jessup Street. He was taken to the White County Jail where he bonded out on $250... Read More.
Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night
The Village of Norris City held its regular monthly meeting last night at the Lions Club Building.The board approved a TIF Agreement for the Lions Club Building at 100 East Main Street for repairs on the roof, at a cost of $25,000. Work will... Read More.
RLC EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ITS TRADE PROGRAMS
RLC EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ITS TRADE PROGRAMSINA, Ill. (Oct. 5, 2020) — Rend Lake College’s trade programs rate among the best in the nation, according to a recent ranking from education website Learn.org.Learn.org recently published its list of... Read More.
Rep. Bailey Returns Over $13,000 to Taxpayers
LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) reports that for the second year running, he is returning money back to the taxpayers from his legislative allotment. “We just paid the final invoice covered under this last fiscal year budget and will be returning $10,183.55 of taxpayer money... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports Two Saline County COVID Deaths and Nine New COVID Cases Monday
Egyptian Health Department was notified of two Saline County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families.Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 5,... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports Five New Positive COVID Cases Monday
Hamilton County Health Department Press Release – COVID-19
For Immediate Release 10/05/2020Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of five additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:1 Male teen 1 Male in his 50’s 1 Female in her 50’s 1 Male in his 60’s 1 Male in his 70’s To date:There have been 82 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
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State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen during Fire Prevention Week
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is celebrating National Fire Prevention Week 2020 and Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. OSFM is encouraging Illinois residents to learn proper cooking techniques, teach kids where... Read More.
Get Your Flu Shot at the Wayne County Farm Bureau
The Wayne County Farm Bureau will be offering an adult flu vaccination clinic on Thursday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Fairfield, IL. The flu vaccination will be administered by the Wayne County Health Department.The clinic... Read More.
