Make it Home for the Holidays: Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure motorists drive sober and buckle up this holiday season. Beginning Dec. 18 through Jan. 2, more than 150 police and sheriff’s departments will... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two; investigate burglaries over weekend

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Jennifer Adcock of Carmi following a traffic stop on Fifth Street. Adcock was seen driving just after 11 am, and was known to be wanted on a warrant for attempting to buy methamphetamine precursors.After Adcock... Read More.

Kiwanis and Key Club goes to Brownsville

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club joined by members of the CWCHS Key Club entertained students and staff of Brownsville School for the annual Christmas program. Prior to the program, the school graciously hosted the Kiwanis and Key Clubbers to a meal.Following that the group... Read More.

Governor announces effort to assist residents facing housing crisis

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced an upcoming job and resource fair intended to assist those who are being displaced from a federal housing project in Cairo.The fair is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 2018, at the... Read More.

IDNR Conservation Police Issue More Than 1,800 Citations and Warnings to Violators During Illinois’ Busiest Hunting Season

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

While firearm deer hunters in Illinois took more than 80,000 deer during the state’s busiest hunting season, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police report just four hunting-related accidents were reported, three of them involving injuries resulting from tree stand falls.At the same... Read More.

Pepsi MidAmerica – a company ‘Born, Built, Grown’ in Illinois – unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined Pepsi MidAmerica COO John Rains to unveil the limited edition Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can and pop open the first edition to come off the production line.The commemorative can will be immediately available at stores and markets in the Pepsi... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees 2018 Meeting Schedule

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.

NCOE School Board passes 2017 tax levy

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE School Board met during a short meeting on Wednesday night, December 13th.The School Board approved the 2017 tax levy as presented by Mr. Vollman. Amounts levied were $900,000 for education; $185,000 for operation and maintenance; $106,000 for transportation; $10,000 for working cash;... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 19

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street December 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 5, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve November 2017 Financial Reports for the... Read More.