Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders,Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high school... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for allowing truancy

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 37 year old Arturo Escoto Aponte of Carmi Wednesday evening at his Church Street residence on a White County warrant for permitting truancy.Aponte was taken into custody at 6:30 pm and is being held at the White County Jail in... Read More.

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 17, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva to a five-year term at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Pending confirmation of the Illinois Senate, Acting Commissioner Oliva will become the ICC’s first Latina Commissioner.“Ms. Oliva’s comprehensive legal background and proven... Read More.

Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Illinois continues to lead the nation in LEED green building. The 2016 national rankings placed Illinois third on the annual list, making Illinois one of only two states to remain in the top ten since... Read More.

Young Leader Scholarship applications are now available

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to continue their financial assistance to the agricultural youth of White County. Since 2006, the Young Leader Committee has awarded $8,250 to 14 deserving students.For 2017, the committee is sponsoring a $500... Read More.

Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 25.“Illinois needs change—real change,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “Not change that simply asks taxpayers to pay more, without significant reform to... Read More.

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2017 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General AssemblyLadies and Gentlemen: It is an honor to stand with you today to discuss the State of our State. Despite the problems and uncertainties we face, I am... Read More.

Create custom cards at Rend Lake College

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Learn the basics of making unique cards during one of Rend Lake College’s many Handmade Cards classes through the Community & Corporate Education Division. Taught by instructor Carol Payne, refine your skills of two-step stamping, heat and dry embossing, and much more this spring.In... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two on warrants

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 35 year old Michael S Allen of Carmi Tuesday evening at his 2nd Street residence on White County warrants for domestic battery, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, and resisting a police officer.Allen was taken into custody at 5:40 pm... Read More.

Walden, Upton, and Shimkus Applaud President Trump’s Executive Actions on Pipelines

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Subcommittee on Environment Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), today issued the following statement after President Trump signed executive actions regarding the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. “We welcome today’s news... Read More.