Carmi Sports with Mt. Carmel Cancelled for Tonight
Both games tonight with Mt Carmel are cancelled:
7/8 boys basketball at Mt Carmel......moved to 2-20 @ 10 am (at Mt Carmel)
Volleyball, Mt Carmel, here.....moved to 2-27 @ 1pm (here)
Local News
State Expanding Phase 1B Vaccine Eligibility
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state will be expanding Phase 1B vaccine eligibility to include people who have disabilities and underlying health conditions.
Pritzker said the expansion is due to a 30% increase of supply of the various coronavirus vaccines currently in... Read More.
W.A.D.I. Offering Scholarship
Wabash Area Development Inc., in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Program, has announced the availability of one scholarship to income eligible students in the counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White... Read More.
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPRESSES ITS APPRECIATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND ITS STAFF
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Medical Staff and Employees want to express their appreciation to the community for their due diligence in helping to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. By following the scientific recommendations of wearing a mask, staying six feet apart, and frequent... Read More.
More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added
Meijer and Walmart now offering vaccines at a limited number of stores
SPRINGFIELD – The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois continues to increase. Since February 4, 2021, 134 new locations have been added to the list of COVID-19 vaccination sites open to... Read More.
Sen. Darren Bailey Schedules Mobile Office Hours for Constituents
State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is working to make sure that residents of the 55th Senate District have regular opportunities to get help with state government issues or questions. His district office staff will be rotating through 10 different locations each month to be more... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.
- Adams County: 1 female 70s, 1 male... Read More.
Illinois Product Expo Goes Online for 2021
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the launch of Illinois Product Online Marketplace. This online platform provides consumers the opportunity to purchase Illinois products in place of the annual Illinois Product Expo, which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Now through March 3,... Read More.
Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller released a statement today on Honeywell’s intent to reopen the Metropolis Works plant in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
“Metropolis, Illinois is home to the sole uranium conversion plant in the United States, and this announcement is great news for Massac County... Read More.
Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades
SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72.
“These rules... Read More.