Carmi-White County Junior High Games Cancelled Tonight
Both CWCJHS games tonight are cancelled:
7/8 boys basketball vs. Fairfield, home
7/8 Volleyball @ Fairfield
Local News
Illinois AFL-CIO Salutes Michael J. Madigan on Historic Legislative Career of Public Service
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today issued the following statement on the retirement of longtime Illinois House Speaker and State Representative Michael J. Madigan:
“The Illinois AFL-CIO and all of organized labor in Illinois wish to sincerely... Read More.
CWCHS Games Postponed
The following games originally scheduled for 2/18 and 2/19 have been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6th.
10 am - CWCHS Freshman Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
11:15ish - CWCHS JV Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
12:45ish - CWCHS Varsity Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
3:15ish - CWCHS JV Girls vs. Hamilton... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Weather continues to delay federal shipments of vaccines
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.
- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 3... Read More.
Transportation Coalition: Illinois Budget Plan Reverses Progress on Capital Program
SPRINGFIELD – The Transportation for Illinois Coalition today issued the following statement as Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 state budget proposal.
TFIC is an umbrella organization of business, labor and transportation groups was formed more than 20 years ago to effectively advocate for... Read More.
Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzker's Budget Address.
"The Illinois Chamber is opposed to the massive tax increase proposed by the Governor’s budget plan under the guise of "closing corporate loopholes." We understand that the state has... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROL
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during March. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during March. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during March. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.
IFRA: Ending Biodiesel Incentive and Cutting Tax Aid for Businesses Wrong Approach for New Illinois Budget
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022 as outlined in his speech today:
“At a time when so many small... Read More.