Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

June 19, 6 p.m. & June 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – SIC will host Illinois Concealed Carry classes in room G-120 and at the shooting range. Cost is $214, age 62 and over: $115. Fingerprinting, application and other fees are not included... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter Rose (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner calling for a Special Session:“This is the right thing to do. It’s the job of the legislature to pass a balanced budget. Constitutionally, the legislature is the only... Read More.

McLeansboro woman arrested Thursday on theft and drug charges

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Kelly Steele of McLeansboro for retail theft at the Carmi Dollar General. Steele was taken into custody at 2:23 pm, and a search of her person turned up a meth foil, a cannabis pipe, and two pills... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday:“We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with the governor without... Read More.

Henderson, KY man killed in White County crash Thursday

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Illinois Route 141 at noon on Thursday.According to the preliminary crash report, 23 year old Jaylen Ryan Kurtz of Henderson, KY was traveling west on 141 at a high rate... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois College Spring 2017 President’s and Vice President’s List

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced for domestic battery on Thursday

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

27 year old Daniel R Guffey III of Carmi was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday on a charge of domestic battery according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.After incarceration, Guffey will be under mandatory supervised release for a period of... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts to present “Beauty and the Beast” June 23, 24, 25

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

The League's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" will run June 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and June 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the CWCHS Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students with Pre-school and under free. Over 35 people will... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District recognized by Illinois Department of Public Health

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has recently been recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A facility earns the certificate by establishing evidence based processes that ensure the finest care to patients experiencing an acute stroke.With the help... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital serves as cooling place during heat advisories

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Summer is here and it has made its presence known with the rising heat indexes. In order to help cope with the high temperatures, Hamilton Memorial Hospital is offering its air conditioned facilities and cold water to folks that need a place to take... Read More.