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Browning Arrested by Carmi Police for Driving on a Suspended License
Tarynn L. Browing, 22, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon. She was stopped on Route 1 just south of Carmi for Driving on a Suspended License. She was released at the scene on a Notice To Appear.
Rep. Bailey Calls for Investigation into Personal Information Breach at IDES Web Site Over 5 Days
Louisville – It has come to the attention of State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) that over the first five days of the new Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) application program to file for unemployment benefits, personal information involving the... Read More.
Stewart Street Reduced to One Lane Today (Wednesday 5/20)
Stewart Street will be down to one lane today (5/20) between Burrell Street and Illinois Street due to the Marguerite Street project. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.
ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES REQUIRED TO ALLOW SUPPORT PERSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released new guidance to help families support their loved ones with developmental disabilities. Persons with disabilities can rely on reasonable accommodations in Illinois hospitals during their treatment, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19... Read More.
State of Illinois Announces Illinois Connected Communities Grants to Assist Communities with Expanding Broadband Access and Use
Grants Will Help Communities Build Capacity for Remote Learning, Work from Home and Other Essential Elements of Digital Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband today announced the new Illinois Connected Communities grant program designed... Read More.
Open Session Hirings From Monday Night’s School Board Meeting
A follow-up to Monday night’s Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board meeting…
During the closed session the Board made the following unanimous hiring decisions…
Kim Owen was reassigned from a Junior High School Social Studies Teacher to a Junior High School English Language Arts Teacher for... Read More.
Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday
The Enfield Village Board met in regular session last night, back at the village building and practicing social distancing.
Mayor Tom Harbour said the Rend Lake Conservancy District decided that due to the coronavirus, they would hold up raising water rates by 3.5% until August... Read More.
Carmi Council Changes Hillsdale Project Again; Announces Cancellation of July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Most would agree making massive financial decisions over teleconference is less than ideal and Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard has been attempting to kick the can down the road on most of the topics he says would be more fitting to discuss in person. An... Read More.