MCPD arrest report 5/3-5/4

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/03/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Carl P. Pierce of Mt. Carmel after he was accused of violating an order of... Read More.

Nine arrested as local law enforcement conducts warrant sweep

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Police Department, Grayville Police Department, and Illinois State Police conducted a warrant sweep detail that began Thursday night at 6pm and is continuing. Nine arrests have been made so far, and Sheriff Doug Maier says more arrests are... Read More.

Mt. Vernon woman surrenders at Carmi Police Department Thursday

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

At 12:12 pm Thursday, 32 year old Shalandrea Parks of Mt. Vernon, IL surrendered on a White County warrant at the Carmi Police Department for failure to appear on charges of driving on a suspended license and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. Parks... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, May 8th

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDAAMENDEDPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:Pending or Probable Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)OTHER BUSINESS:1. Concession Stand Lease2. Award Bids on Sale of Tractors/Mowers3. Liquor and... Read More.

Water line repair, boil order coming Monday for Sunnybrook Meadows customers

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will be making repairs to the water line that supplies Sunnybrook Meadows starting Monday morning.Water to customers in the Sunnybrook Meadows subdivision will be shut off to make those repairs, and then customers in that area will be under a... Read More.

Former high school teacher indicted by grand jury in Hamilton County

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

A grand jury in Hamilton County handed down two indictments against a former teacher at Hamilton County High School according to States Attorney Justin Hood.Chad Payne was escorted from school property on March 30th. The grand jury handed down two indictments of official misconduct... Read More.

Carmi woman jailed after alleged attack Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a 911 call about a domestic incident on 2nd Street at 4:16 pm Wednesday afternoon. When officers arrived, they found the suspect, 56 year old Karen Miller had left the scene. Miller was soon stopped a few blocks from the residence. ... Read More.

Two decades later: RLC STARS program honors students, staff and legacy

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students, faculty, staff and administration gathered last week to celebrate 20 years of STARS in the James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. The STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) program staff recognized their students and graduates for an outstanding year of success and... Read More.

Eldorado Garden Study Club Celebrates Arbor Day with Planting at SIC

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Eldorado Garden Study Club celebrated Arbor Day by donating an October Glory Maple Tree to Southeastern Illinois College last month. The club has been donating trees to SIC for the past 11 Arbor Day holidays to establish a grove for the campus. The... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed... Read More.