Rotary finalizes plans for Saturday’s Trivia Contest

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians finalized plans for the upcoming trivia contest. It will be held this Saturday, March 11 at the American Legion. The bell will ring at 6PM so those planning to play should get there 15 minutes ahead of time. Food... Read More.

Governor Announces Finalists of #GovClassroomVisit

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner announced today the finalists of the #GovClassroomVisit learning tour at the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth (Children’s Cabinet) quarterly meeting. More than a hundred schools submitted a video to show the Administration the innovative ways they were learning.“It was incredibly exciting... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 3/6 – 3/8

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.03/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Adam W. Barnett of Mt. Carmel after he was observed in the passenger seat of a vehicle... Read More.

Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to make the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum into a freestanding institution in his proposed state budget, Speaker Michael J. Madigan is introducing legislation to improve the administration of the library, advancing an effort prioritized by both Rauner... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois House of Representatives today.House Bill 1805, sponsored by state... Read More.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.7% in January

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’s unemployment rate held at 5.7 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and distributed today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). December job growth... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for March 13th

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSOTHER BUSINESS:1. Sale of Real Estate I-64 Plaza2. Discipline and Purchase Policies3. Update Motor Fuel Tax Program 20174. Salt Contract5. Authorize Purchase... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Event

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

March 15 is an annual celebration, a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand up, speak out, and engage in the fight against tobacco use since 1996. It is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This year more than 1000 events... Read More.

SIC Model Illinois Government Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Championship

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

2017 Outstanding Large Delegation Southeastern’s state champion MIG team poses at the Capitol with State Senator Dale Fowler. Pictured are (l-r) Braden Scroggins, William Tippett, Nolan Sutton, Morgan Denbo, Head Delegate Tracy Stokich, Ryan Dennison, Reagan Gray, Casper Johns, Sen. Dale Fowler, Chloe Brandon,... Read More.

Daddy/Daughter Hair School Coming to SIC April 1

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fathers of little girls are often teased about how their daughters hair looks when they get them ready for the day. Luckily, Southeastern Illinois College’s cosmetology program has come up with a solution for a father’s hair woes.On April 1 from 9-11 a.m., the... Read More.