Produce/Dairy Box Giveaway Wednesday
White County Senior Citizens will have a produce/dairy box giveaway this Wednesday, beginning at 10 am. Follow the usual route. One box per household!
Local News
Man and Children Rescued from Flooded Waters in Wabash Co
Authorities rescued a man and two children after their car got stuck on a flooded road. According to the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office, this happened near Bonpas Creek in Wabash County on Sunday evening.
Officials say the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office, Edwards County EMS, Browns... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 25 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend
Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 25 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Saline County (13)
1 male under the age of 10
1 male in his 20’s
3 males in their 30’s
1... Read More.
White County Tax Sale
White County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 4,156 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Third straight day of record high number of vaccines administered with more than 58,000 doses administered in 24 hours
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths.... Read More.
1099-G Forms Available for Recipients of Unemployment Insurance Benefits in 2020
Claimants to Begin Receiving Forms at the End of January for Tax Filing Purposes
SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2020, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits... Read More.
Applications Available for the Governor’s Hometown Awards
Recognition program applications due February 19th
SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life.... Read More.
Illiana Farm Family of the Year Winner Annouced
The Illiana Farm Family of the Year winner has been announced.
Brian, Sara, Derek, and Bethany Keasling of located in Bicknell, IN
Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 23 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
Egyptian Health Department was notified 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 notified on Friday of 23... Read More.