Local News
Dunn Arrested on Multiple Charges After Resisting Carmi PD
37 year old Serena Dunn of Carmi is being held in the White County Jail on $6,000 cash bond following her Monday afternoon arrest by Carmi Police.Officers observed Dunn driving a black suburban registered to David Strean. Dunn had two active felony warrants out... Read More.
Hamilton County Board to Meet Tonight at 6:00 PM
The Hamilton County Board will meet tonight at 6:00 PM at the Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro.The board will discuss/approve the Local Cure program reimbursement and planned expenses, authorization to use reserve funds for election expenses due to COVID, and discussion of the FY... Read More.
ISP Investigates Two Vehicle Crash With Injuries Monday Afternoon on I-64
Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a two vehicle crash with injuries Monday, around 1:12 PM, on I-64 Eastbound at Milepost 128 in White County.A preliminary investigation indicates 46 year old Kenneth E. Helton of Schobonier, IL was traveling eastbound on I-64 near milepost... Read More.
CONCEALED CARRY COURSE TO BE OFFERED AT WVC SEPTEMBER 24,25,26
Mt. Carmel, IL – If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College at the Advanced Technology Center... Read More.
Shimkus Warns Workers About Payroll Tax Deferral
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today has a word of caution for workers and a reminder for non-tax filers related to recent federal actions.On August 8, President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing employers to defer some Social Security payroll taxes... Read More.
EDWARDS COUNTY PAINT-OUT ART SHOW AND SALE
The 2020 Edwards County Paint Out Has Gone Virtual, but Paintings Will Still be Available for Sale
The Edwards County “Paint Out” has gone Virtual for 2020! However, paintings from some of the top Plein Air artists in the country will be available for viewing... Read More.
IFB ACTIVATOR Endorses Miller for Illinois Congressional 15th District
Mary Miller, Republican candidate for the Illinois 15th Congressional District, met with White County Farm Bureau leaders on Monday to discuss agricultural policy and her campaign to replace retiring Congressman John Shimkus. Miller’s candidacy is endorsed by the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Political Involvement... Read More.
RLC FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 40TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AT REND LAKE
WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2020) – More than 180 golfers on 31 different teams teed off last week at the 40th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing in an effort to raise funds for the Foundation and the RLC Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.The... Read More.
Two White County Residents Among Nine CoViD Positives Announced Monday by Egyptian Health Department
Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 14, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation
a female, in her 20’s, at... Read More.
