Gallatin County accident sends Eldorado man and child to hospital

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to a traffic crash Friday afternoon that sent two Eldorado residents to the hospital.According to the preliminary crash report, 39 year old Joseph Epplin was driving west on Illinois 13 west of Walnut Lane in Gallatin County... Read More.

Saturday night shooting in Mt. Carmel now believed to be self-inflicted

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police now believe that Saturday night’s shooting at 214 N. Walnut Street was self inflicted.At 10:15 pm Saturday, Mt. Carmel Police responded to a report of a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. The unidentified victim was... Read More.

Harrisburg doctor convicted of attempted kidnapping of States Attorney

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg doctor accused of killing his wife has been found guilty of conspiring to kidnap former Saline County States Attorney Mike Henshaw from behind bars.The jury took just under two hours on Friday to find Dr Brian Burns guilty in the kidnapping... Read More.

Statewide Karaoke Contest Begins June 10th

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

If you have ever dream of performing on a big stage, the Illinois & Du Quoin State Fair want to help make your dreams come true. Returning for a second year is the State Fairs Karaoke Contest. This statewide contest will give one lucky... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomed three new members during their May meeting held Thursday, May 11. Dartt & Company LLC, AM Remodeling and Dartt, LLC were all welcomed as new Chamber members.In addition, the Board heard an update on the... Read More.

RLC Radiologic Technology students celebrate at Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

Soon-to-be graduates of Rend Lake College’s Radiologic Technology program celebrated their upcoming commencement and board examination with a Pinning Ceremony this afternoon in the Student Center. The Radiologic Technology Class of 2017 is, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT, Morgan Wirtes of Buckner,... Read More.

Illinois Policy Institute: Righter plan could fix Illinois pensions

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

At a time when everything coming out of the Illinois Senate seems to involve multibillion-dollar tax hikes, one senator is finally offering real reform for the state’s biggest fiscal crisis: its pension system.State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, has sponsored new... Read More.

PawFest to be Held in Mt. Vernon

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held June 4th at Veteran’s Park. This is the first year PawFest will be held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and will include vendor booths, laser tag,... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest man hiding in attic for violating order of protection

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Fields of Norris City Thursday morning for violating an order of protection.An officer noticed Fields standing a few houses down from a home where the protected person lives, and after verifying that the order was still... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about The Donut Hole; announces Corn Day entertainment

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club learned about The Donut Hole at their weekly meeting. Owned and operated by Brenda Niehaus, donuts are sold in Carmi and Crossville.Niehaus had previously worked in a bakery and decided to start making and selling donuts. She has a location... Read More.