Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday
A Dale, Illinois resident is $350,000 richer after winning on a $5 25x Monopoly Scratch-off ticket Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Hunt's Hardware and Grocery in Dale.
Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday
Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions
Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government.In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government... Read More.
Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon
At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.
Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night; No Visitors or Media Allowed
The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Old Business will include Kyle Poore cleanup. New Business will include Southern Illinois small business grant. There will also be an Executive Session to discuss Employee raises.DUE TO THE COVID-19, BOARD MEMBERS ONLY, NO... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Case in White County Sunday
Egyptian Health Department on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 case in White County.According to a news release from the health department, the individual is a toddler who is at home in isolation and doing well. The health department did not give a specific age... Read More.
Carmi-White County Community Unit District #5 Board Of Education to Meet Tonight via Conference Call
The regular monthly meeting of the Carmi-White County Community Unit District No 5 Board of Education will be held via conference call on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM.The call-in number is 844-855-4444. The access code is 3183151.Along with the consent agenda, Superintendent Brad... Read More.
INDIVIDUAL IN HAMILTON COUNTY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Hamilton County Health Department was notified late Saturday morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 30’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.
White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Report of Burglary in Mill Shoals Saturday
Jeffrey S. Leinard of Mill Shoals reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Saturday that a burglary had taken place on his property at 105 Cherry Street in Mill Shoals. He told Officers that at some point between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, someone... Read More.
Evansville Woman Arrested for DUI and Possession Charges Friday
A 44 year old Evansville, Indiana woman, Emerald Sharon Guard, was arrested by Carmi Police Friday evening for DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance, following a traffic stop in East Carmi. She is currently being held in the White County Jail.
Rep. Darren Bailey to Host Telephone Town Hall Tonight
In response to many calls and emails from constituents about their frustrations with the Department of Employment Security (IDES), Rep. Darren Bailey has organized a telephone town hall for tonight, Monday, April 20, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The public is welcome... Read More.
