MCPD arrest report 3/16-3/19

Monday, March 20 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.03/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 21 year old Ryan (Max) C. King of Mt. Carmel after responding to a robbery complaint at 531 Plum... Read More.

Nominating Petitions available for Illinois Commodity Board seats

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers who would like to run for a three-year-term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB), the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB), or the Illinois Sheep and Wool Marketing Board (ISWMB) can now start circulating nomination petitions. Petitions are available through the commodity organizations... Read More.

Two sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court on Thursday, 34 year old Thomas C Garrison of McLeansboro was sentenced to ten years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody after pleading guilty to a charge of burglary. According to States Attorney Justin Hood, Garrison stole a Stack On... Read More.

Mill Shoals man arrested by Carmi Police Friday morning

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Mill Shoals man was arrested Friday morning by Carmi Police for DUI after failing to use his turn signal.52 year old Tony Staton was pulled over at the intersection Oak and Sixth Streets at 2:12 am. Staton showed signs of impairment and... Read More.

CAIRO MAN TO RECEIVE LIFE SENTENCE FOR DOUBLE MURDER DURING AN ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that James Nathaniel Watts, age 32, of Cairo, Ill., has pleaded guilty to a federal Superseding Indictment regarding the May 2014 attempted robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo,... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JUNE 2017

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

MarchShawnee Volunteer Corp WorkdaysPanther Den TrailheadSaturday, March 25Saturday, April 15Saturday, May 139 a.m. — 1 p.m.Want to learn what goes into constructing and maintaining trails? Join the Forest Service as we work to improve trails in Panther Den Wilderness. Tools and safety gear will... Read More.

NCOE Board holds March meeting Wednesday night

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting March 15th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Personnel issues highlighted the agenda for the meeting. For several years the Board has voted to send Reduction... Read More.

Governor Rauner Urges General Assembly to Ensure Pension Reform, Funding for Chicago Public Schools

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner released a video message Thursday encouraging the General Assembly to take swift action on legislation that would enact statewide pension reform while delivering Chicago Public Schools the $215 million it has requested from the state.The Governor has pledged to sign the legislation... Read More.

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Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaJan. 2017Jan. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington6.1%5.9%0.2Carbondale-Marion7.0%6.8%0.2Champaign-Urbana6.1%5.9%0.2Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.8%6.5%-0.7Danville8.6%8.2%0.4Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL6.3%6.7%-0.4Decatur7.7%7.7%0.0Elgin7.2%6.8%0.4Kankakee8.3%7.9%0.4Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI6.5%6.2%0.3Peoria8.3%7.7%0.6Rockford11.1%7.8%3.3Springfield6.1%5.9%0.2St. Louis (IL-Section)6.6%6.7%-0.1Illinois Statewide6.5%6.7%-0.2* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–The majority of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Five of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported declines,... Read More.