Gov. Rauner takes budget actions

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

After conducting a thorough review of the out-of-balance fiscal year 2018 budget passed by the General Assembly in July, Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he intends to exercise borrowing authority to issue $6 billion in bonds to pay down a portion of the state’s... Read More.

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services 18th Annual Fall Festival September 16

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) will host it’s 18th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 16 on the grounds of the agency’s Carmi, IL campus from 10:00 - 2:00. The campus is located at 949 County Rd 1300 N, Carmi, IL 62821. The event... Read More.

Explore Colorado, UK through RLC’s Collette Vacations

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Join Rend Lake College on the trip of a lifetime. RLC has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer two unique travel opportunities in 2018. Sightsee through the United Kingdom (UK) by rail in March or tour the “old west” through the Colorado Rocky Mountains... Read More.

12th Annual Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Scramble set for Sept.15

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation will be hosting their 12th annual golf scramble on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This event benefits graduating seniors from local high schools who are pursuing careers in healthcare and continuing education efforts of Hamilton Memorial Hospital... Read More.

Sunrise Coal Donates to SIC Mine Training Program

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Terry Phegley of Sunrise Coal shows a piece of equipment to SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice and SIC Fire Training Coordinator, Bobby Williams. One of the key pieces of equipment needed for fire brigade work and coal mining is a self-contained breathing apparatus, also... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces August Activity and Enforcement

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,357incidents during the month.Enforcement activityconsisted of 562citations and... Read More.

Backpack safety from Wabash Christian Therapy

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Fall is upon us and the kids are heading back to school which means backpacks loaded with books, supplies, food and other fun stuff! In addition to our children many of us use backpacks in our daily jobs to carry paperwork, laptops and other... Read More.

Action plan provides framework to address state’s opioid crisis

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, several state agency officials, stakeholders, and advocates today helped release the State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan. A coalition of state agencies has developed a strategic framework that outlines what Illinois needs to do to address the opioid crisis and... Read More.

Morning slots still available for Dillman Cup Tournament at Carmi Country Club

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Dillman Cup Tournament is on Saturday September 16th. The afternoon portion is full, but there are still spots for the morning(8:30 a.m. shotgun start).Entry fee is $45, which includes your golf, lunch and steak dinner ticket for that evening.You may purchase additional steak... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 9/6/17

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 09/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 23 year old Kendal M. Martin of Mt. Carmel after police observed her in the passenger seat of... Read More.