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Wednesday, July 28 by Ray Mitchell

Utility bills owed at the Woodland Park Apartment Complex remain outstanding, but Evansville City Council members now plan to subpoena the owners of these buildings to face them in person. Almost two weeks ago, the Evansville housing authority announced the owners of the Woodland Park... Read More.

Evansville Subpoenas Local Apartment Owner

Tuesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

A local apartment owner in Evansville is facing some tough questions from the city. Evansville's city council last night voted to subpoena the owner of the Woodland Park Apartments. The move comes after several people who live in the apartments say the local utility... Read More.

Illinois Department Of Public Health Releases New Coronavirus Suggestions For Schools

Tuesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is out with new recommendations for masks in classrooms across the state. The state's Department of Public Health is recommending a 'layered' approach to masks this fall. That essentially means different mask rules for different schools. The IDPH says unvaccinated... Read More.

Unemployment Numbers Down

Monday, July 26 by Ray Mitchell

Unemployment Numbers Down The number of nonfarm jobs increased over the year in most of Illinois, including White County, as unemployment in the county was 5.4 percent in June. That’s down 5.7 percent from last year at this time, when White County unemployment was at... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board and Textbooks

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Rend Lake Board Meeting Rend Lake College took its first step toward an all-inclusive textbook program this week at its monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Members unanimously passed the first reading of a change to RLC's textbook policy that will take effect next... Read More.

FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

Wednesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting... Read More.

State Fairs Hiring

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR SPRINGFIELD AND DUQUOIN STATE FAIRS The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. Temporary employees are needed for the following areas: maintenance, customer service, cashier, ticket sales, grandstand ticket takers, and... Read More.

Crop Report

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report While the recent rains have been great for the corn and bean crops, they have slowed down some work according to the latest USDA crop report. There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average... Read More.

Motorcycle Crash at Garden of Gods

Monday, July 5 by Ray Mitchell

Motorcycle Crash at Garden of Gods The names of the injured have not been released at this time, but Illinois State Police continue to investigate a two vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle that occurred Saturday afternoon at the Garden of Gods Road and Forest Road... Read More.

Posey County Man Sentenced to Five Years

Friday, July 2 by Ray Mitchell

Brakie Sentenced to Five Years Posey County Prosecutors announced the sentencing of Brian C. Brakie... Read More.

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