Construction begins on Hise Art Museum at SIC

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College broke ground Tuesday, May 29 on the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art. Pictured are (l-r): Lisa Hite, SIC executive dean of administrative services; Ed Fitzgerald, SIC director of environmental services; Sara DeNeal, SIC art instructor and museum curator,... Read More.

Carmi PD makes two arrests Wednesday

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 30 year old James Tyner of Enfield on Wednesday morning for violating an order of protection. Tyner was taken into custody at the Carmi American Legion just after 9 am and was transported to the White County Jail. He is... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, June 5

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 5, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve May 15, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:A.... Read More.

Righter: Budget lives within its means, includes no tax increase

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a state budget May 30. Righter voted in favor of the budget bills.“When we began this year’s budget negotiations, my Republican colleagues and I made it clear to the Democratic majority... Read More.

Grayville City Council special meeting agenda for Friday, June 1

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:00 A.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL: Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities and Police Departments. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)REGULAR SESSION:1. Action... Read More.

ISP D19 announces May special patrol results

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County on 05/25/2018. This sTEP Patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations during the National... Read More.

Reward offered for information in oil field thefts

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department has announced that Shawnee Oil is offering a $1000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the individuals who stole oil equipment between May 23rd and May 30th. Anyone with information is urged to contact... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two on Tuesday

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Donald Long of Enfield following a traffic stop Tuesday morning. Long was pulled over at 11:49 am on Plum Street and was taken into custody on a White County warrant for unlawful possession of another’s debit card... Read More.

RLC President Wilkerson named to Chair Academy’s International Advisory Board

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson now holds one of only 25 seats on the Chair Academy’s International Advisory Board, a group focused on bringing professional development programs to colleges and universities around the globe.Wilkerson was named to the prestigious board earlier this spring... Read More.

Safety Urged In Shawnee National Forest

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

In the past two weeks, agencies that respond to the Shawnee National Forest have had an upturn in the number of responses being made to this recreational area.Over the Memorial Day weekend, Saline County responded to the Garden of the Gods, for three separate incidents. A... Read More.