Slashed tires reported to Carmi Police
On Thursday, Michael Boren reported to Carmi Police that overnight Wednesday, someone slashed two tires on his car while it was parked at the Stewart Street apartments.
Slashed tires reported to Carmi Police
Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road
The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local law enforcement, wants to ring in 2018 with zero alcohol- and drug-related crashes on Illinois roads. As part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement period – Dec. 18 through... Read More.
Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaNov.
2017Nov.
2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.9%4.6%-0.7Carbondale-Marion4.5%5.2%-0.7Champaign-Urbana4.2%4.7%-0.5Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights4.8%5.3%-0.5Danville6.0%6.7%-0.7Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL3.9%4.8%-0.9Decatur5.3%6.0%-0.7Elgin4.4%4.9%-0.5Kankakee5.0%5.8%-0.8Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI3.9%4.6%-0.7Peoria4.8%5.9%-1.1Rockford5.1%6.0%-0.9Springfield4.0%4.4%-0.4St. Louis (IL-Section)4.5%5.1%-0.6Illinois Statewide4.7%5.2%-0.5* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.
Katherine Bunting-Williams, FMH CEO receives recognition
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA has been recognized for the sixth time by Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication by ASC Communications. Becker's Hospital Review in December named Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA to its annual... Read More.
Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1
A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety.“This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.
White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1
Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.“Our main priority is to save lives,” said... Read More.
Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters
Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Tips also address frozen water meters, which can bring costly plumbing repairs and replacement fees along with headaches and unexpected expense for homeowners.“We are facing frigid... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Department arrests two in Crossville Wednesday
The White County Sheriff’s Department made a pair of arrests Wednesday in Crossville.At 8:44 am, Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on 4th Street to speak to 36 year old Robert McGill about an auto accident that occurred in Carmi Tuesday. A records... Read More.
Carmi man arrested on Hamilton County warrant
Carmi Police arrested 51 year old Sandy Tyson of Carmi Tuesday night on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.Tyson was taken into custody at 9 pm at the intersection of 8th... Read More.
Grayville City Council approves liquor licenses for Rest Up Campground
The Grayville City Council met Tuesday night for the final time in 2017. Following approval of the consent agenda and the Treasurer’s report, the Council met in executive session for thirty minutes to discuss personnel matters and the Rain for Rent lease. No action... Read More.
