RLC 2017 Associate Degree Nursing students

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fifty-eight students are nearing completion of Rend Lake College's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program this year. They will have a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 11 and will graduate on Saturday, May 13, both in RLC's James "Hummer" Waugh Gymnasium, located in Ina. The... Read More.

Governor Discusses Cutting Red Tape at Illinois Competiveness Council Forum

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner today discussed the administration’s efforts to cut the red tape in state government and make Illinois more competitive with surrounding states at the Illinois Competiveness Council Forum.“Excessive red tape has been a barrier blocking small business and entrepreneurs from wanting to grow... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Illinois Residents with $2.8 Billion in Unclaimed Property

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

A statewide newsprint advertising push began this week to reunite Illinois residents with approximately $2.8 billion in unclaimed property, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. Frerichs drew attention to the advertising blitz to reassure residents that the unclaimed property effort is legitimate. The treasurer’s office... Read More.

Lane graduates basic training

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan D. Lane graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Learns About Hamilton Memorial Spring Wellness Blood Draws

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Michele Bivins of Hamilton Memorial Hospital District about their upcoming Spring Wellness Blood Draws at their weekly meeting. Bivins explained the various options to the club, including:$50 Health Screen Profile – Includes Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Total... Read More.

Rotary fish fry coming May 12th

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Pastor Randy Douglass talked about all the events happening in Carmi this Easter week. The Living Last Supper will be held this Thursday evening. There are also several events happening on Good Friday. Of course Easter will have Sunrise services and resurrection breakfasts. He... Read More.

SMALL WORLD GARDEN PROJECT AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Small World at Wabash Valley College has incorporated gardening into its curriculum for the past three years. Children learn responsibility, a respect for living things, an awareness of nature, and much more. Small World invites families, grandparents, business owners, and community members of Wabash... Read More.

Water line break on Main Street will delay traffic today

Friday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Supervisor Mike Buckman is alerting motorists in the Carmi area of a water leak near McDonalds on Main Street.He expects works to be on scene most of the day and is therefore asking drivers to take extra precautions when traveling through the... Read More.

White County Historical Society Board of Directors April meeting report

Thursday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Historical Society Board of Directors met Tuesday, April 11 for their monthly meeting with President David Brown presiding and 9 board members present. In addition to reviewing the Spring Dinner meeting held the previous evening, the Board finalized plans for the 2nd... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agenda, Tuesday, April 18th

Thursday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street April 18, 2017 at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve April 3rd, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve March 2017 Financial Reports for the City... Read More.