Rauner Proposes Changes to Address Potentially Dangerous Drug Interactions

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today called for a strengthening of the Rules that oversee pharmacy consultations in Illinois, in an effort to increase pharmacy accountability and ensure public safety. The proposed rule changes to the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act were submitted today for publication in... Read More.

Hunters in Illinois Harvested a Preliminary Total of 144,150 Deer During 2016-17 Seasons

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 144,150 deer during all 2016-17 seasons, which concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 155,229 in 2015-16. During this year’s deer seasons, hunters took... Read More.

Carmi Police make warrant arrest Monday night

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 25 year old Nicole Ealey at her residence on Maple Street Monday evening on a White County warrant for battery and disorderly conduct.Ealey was taken into custody at 8:41 pm and transported to the White County Jail. She... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING WITHDRAWAL OF THE U.S. FROM THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement.“Illinois agriculture depends on free trade agreements to sell our products. Currently, 46 percent of Illinois exports go... Read More.

The Iconic American Dream May Have Shifted, But It’s Not Dead

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

A house in the suburbs with a white picket fence, married with two children, a college education followed up by landing a good job, putting one on the fast track to upward mobility. This was and still is to some degree the standard for... Read More.

IDPH: It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois. Many counties throughout the state are seeing more influenza-like-illnesses (100ºF or higher fever plus cough and/or sore throat), an increase in flu-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and more people testing positive for the flu. “Flu season... Read More.

Comedy Improv Night Jan. 26 hosted by RLC Thespians

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Get ready for laughs at the Rend Lake College Thespians’ annual Night of Comedy improvisation show later this month. The popular event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the RLC Theatre.Similar to the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with... Read More.