White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 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 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.“Our main priority is to save lives,” said... Read More.

Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Tips also address frozen water meters, which can bring costly plumbing repairs and replacement fees along with headaches and unexpected expense for homeowners.“We are facing frigid... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department arrests two in Crossville Wednesday

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department made a pair of arrests Wednesday in Crossville.At 8:44 am, Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on 4th Street to speak to 36 year old Robert McGill about an auto accident that occurred in Carmi Tuesday. A records... Read More.

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Carmi man arrested on Hamilton County warrant

Wednesday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 51 year old Sandy Tyson of Carmi Tuesday night on a Hamilton County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.Tyson was taken into custody at 9 pm at the intersection of 8th... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves liquor licenses for Rest Up Campground

Wednesday, December 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Tuesday night for the final time in 2017. Following approval of the consent agenda and the Treasurer’s report, the Council met in executive session for thirty minutes to discuss personnel matters and the Rain for Rent lease. No action... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Celebrates Christmas

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club celebrated Christmas at its last luncheon meeting of 2017, December 21. Eric Rahlfs, serving as President for Holly Healy, opened the meeting and introduced program co-chairman Greg Grant and Scott Johnson who presented a Christmas reading by Henry Van Dyke... Read More.

Consumer’s Gas burglary investigated by Carmi Police

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating several incidents of theft that were reported over the weekend.On Saturday, Mack Leggett reported that someone had broken into a vending machine at Leggett’s Market.A burglary was reported at Consumer’s Gas that occurred on Christmas Eve. The building was entered... Read More.

Repurpose Your Christmas Tree for Another Life of Service

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

It is after Christmas and you need to take the tree out of the house. What can you do with it now? How about helping out some fish with a new home for the holidays. .The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake... Read More.

RLC Dean Chris Nielsen retiring after 40 years on campus

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

With holidays on the horizon, one Rend Lake College dean is celebrating an extra achievement: retirement. Chris Nielsen, Dean of Applied Science and Technology, is retiring after 25 years with the college next week; only months shy of 40 years roaming RLC’s hallways as... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th; while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 26th, in observance... Read More.