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Report: Illinois One of Only Two States to Shrink since Recession

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois is one of only two states that lost population over the past decade. In the years since the Great Recession, West Virginia’s population has dropped by 34,500. The decline was largely attributed to that state's struggling economy. Pew Charitable Trusts has released a report that showed... Read More.

Illinois Film Industry Shows Strong Growth in 2018

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Streaming Services, Cable and Independent Film Projects Lead Expansion of Illinois Film IndustryGovernor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced that 2018 saw continued strong increases in film industry spending, wages and job hires... Read More.

Law Enforcement from across Southern Illinois Gather for 19th Annual Summit

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 19th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS) was held in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on February 27 and 28, 2019. Approximately 400 criminal justice executives from federal, state, county, and local departments attended the two-day summit. The goal of the SICJS is to provide quality training... Read More.

2-28-19 Carmi Kiwanis Club Visited by CWC Lead Athletic Trainer Rachel Stephens

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting was opened by Vice President, Eric Ralphs. Guests were introduced.Key Club members, Sarajane Gray, Alexis Switzer, Olivia Gwaltney, Elizabeth Gwaltney and Mireya DeLarosa introduced themselves.Holly Healy introduced Sam Koshiya, Director of Wabash Christian Therapy at the Oak Street office.... Read More.

2-28-19 Carmi Rotary Meeting Recap

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club spent their Thursday meeting playing and talking about trivia. The club’s biggest fundraiser of the year is fast-approaching, and to get in the spirit, the club played a little Trivial Pursuit. While some of the questions were left unanswered, overall... Read More.