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SIC Campuses to be Closed for Winter Break December 23-31
The Harrisburg and Carmi campuses of SIC will be closed for the winter break, All Day Dec. 23-31.
Statewide Unemployment Rate and Jobs Decline in November
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage point to 6.9 percent, while nonfarm payrolls lost -20,000 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.
FERRELL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES BEGIN RECEIVING COVID-19 VACCINE
ELDORADO, IL – Today, Ferrell Hospital frontline workers began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from the Egyptian Health Department.
Ten employees were vaccinated this morning, with more scheduled this afternoon and tomorrow.
Dr. Joey Jackson, Medical Director of Infection Control at Ferrell Hospital, was among those vaccinated... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 10 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include:
1 male in his teen’s
1 female in her teen’s
2 females in their 20’s
1 female in her 30’s
1 male in his 30’s
1 male in... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths; 62 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of two White County Residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families.
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday of... Read More.
Tyree Issued Notice to Appear Citation Following Traffic Stop Wednesday
32 year old Larry R. Tyree of Carmi was issued a Notice to Appear Citation by Carmi Police Wednesday afternoon for No Valid Driver’s License, following a traffic stop for no registration on the vehicle. Around 1:19 PM, Chief Jason Carter was sitting stationary... Read More.
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CONTINUES ITS LEGACY AS A HEALTHCARE LEADER DURING TIMES OF CRISIS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been a steadfast leader in healthcare for over 50 years. This has never been more evident than it has been this year due to the COVID Pandemic that has changed how everyone goes about their daily lives.
The decision to administer... Read More.
Carmi Christmas Elves Present Lights, Movies, and Ice Skating This Weekend
Carmi Christmas Elves will present Christmas Lights of Hope, a drive-thru Christmas light display at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi this Friday, December 18th from 6-9 PM, along with ice skating for all ages from 5-9 PM, Saturday, December 19th, a Drive-In Movie... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 56 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 56 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County (29)
1 female under the age of 10
3 males in their teens
1 female in her 20’s
2 males... Read More.