Sen. Righter reminds constituents around Fairfield of office hours

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield, IL – State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am to... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Reports for 04/13/2016‏

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/12/2016 at approximately 1347 hours, Mt. Carmel Police responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of 3rd Street and Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, MCPD Officer's were told that a 1994 Ford Mustang was traveling W/B on 3rd when it was struck by a... Read More.

Norris City Lions hosting Blood Drive April 21

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Lions Club will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 21 at the Norris City Lion’s Den from 2-6pm.You can schedule an appointment to give blood by calling 618-383-4532, or by using the Blood Donor App available... Read More.

Girl Scouts plan 19 Day Camps throughout southern Illinois All girls, Girl Scouts and Non-Girl Scouts Welcome to Attend

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is hosting 19 Day Camps across southern Illinois this summer. Below are Day Camps scheduled, registration information and costs. In addition, Girl Scouts need volunteers to help run these day camps for girls. If interested in volunteering or... Read More.

Two sentences for theft cases handed down Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Two sentences were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.25 year old Charley Buchanan will serve 18 months in Illinois Department of Corrections custody and be under mandatory court supervision for one year following incarceration after... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested for DUI, illegal firearm offenses Wednesday night

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 51 year old Stephanie Davis Campbell of Carmi on Wednesday night following a traffic stop on a list of charges.Just after 10pm, officers pulled Campbell over in the Pundrakes parking lot. Campbell was found to be intoxicated and in possession of... Read More.

Carmi police investigating car window broken by BB gun

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of a vehicle window broken Tuesday afternoon on Sycamore Street. The damage appears to have been caused by a BB gun.At 9:49pm Tuesday night, 36 year old Joseph Motil turned himself into the Carmi Police Department... Read More.

Peabody, largest US coal miner, seeks bankruptcy protection

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

NEW YORK (AP) - Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal miner, is seeking bankruptcy protection.The St. Louis based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.The company says all mines and offices... Read More.

Upcoming events at SIC‏

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

April 19, 6 p.m. – SIC Board of Trustees meeting in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC in Harrisburg.April 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and April 24 at 2 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents Barnum: The Musical in the... Read More.

Kentucky man fatally shot by officers in Benton

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

BENTON, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police say a Kentucky man who led officers on a high-speed chase was fatally shot by police in southern Illinois after he fired several shots.The Franklin County Sheriff's Department received a report of a residential burglary Tuesday afternoon.... Read More.