Local News

FOP Urges Passage of Saline County Tax

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

FOP Urges Passage of Saline County Tax Referendum The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council is urging the community to support the Public Safety Tax Referendum on November 6th. It is an effort to keep county residents safe without the need to raise property taxes. A... Read More.

Saline County Haunted Forest

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

For 26 years volunteers from Coleman Tri-County Services have been creating a Halloween experience for people around region. It's the annual Haunted Forest. This year's event is set for Friday and Saturday (Oct. 12 & 13) at the Saline County Fairgrounds. The gates open at... Read More.

Corn Day King and Queen Candidates

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day King and Queen Candidates Saturday afternoon on the Car Show stage, the Corn Day King and Queen will be crowned.The candidates are from local 4-H clubs and often, the coronation marks the closing of many of their 4-H careers. While some continue, all... Read More.

Hughes Receives Nine Year Sentence

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Hughes receives Nine Year Sentence A 50 year old man was sentenced to prison Tuesday in White County Court on a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child; a class X felony.Joseph L. Hughes was ordered to serve nine years behind bars, with... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Meeting; Productive

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro City Council Meeting ProductiveThe meeting opened with the city learning it has been awarded a $2,400,000 (2.4 million dollar) loan from the USDA for the construction of a new water tower. The City officially received notification on October 4th.The city is considering an... Read More.

White County Board Continues to Wrestle Budget

Wednesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County Board Continues to Wrestle With Budget The White County Board spent considerable time Tuesday discussing the 2019 budget that currently is about $127,000 in the red.A budget hearing prior to the regular meeting was well attended by county office holders and many of... Read More.

Golf Team State Bound

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Golf Team State Bound The Carmi White County Bulldog Golf Team is heading to state this weekend after a successful day at sectionals. The Bulldog golf team will be making its first appearance at the state tournament since 2002, when Terry Austin’s squad tied for fourth. Oakley... Read More.

Grayville Council Met Monday

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council Met MondayTwo for Five…in baseball, it’s a .400 average and pretty darn good. That’s how many agenda items the Grayville Council got through last night kicking 3 of the agenda items down the road, some for the half dozenth or more... Read More.

Hamilton County Hospital Fair Thursday

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Hospital Health Fair Thursday Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will be busier than normal this Thursday (10/11) as the annual Health and Book Fair will be held that day.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths... Read More.

Albion Bicentennial This Weekend

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Albion to Celebrate BicentennialThe City of Albion will celebrate 200 years this weekend, complete with food and craft vendors, live music and so much more.The Bicentennial Celebration will kick off Friday, Oct 12 with lots of music on tap.The Albanian String Band will perform... Read More.