Reis named to House Republican leadership team for 100th General Assembly

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) was appointed today to serve as an Assistant Minority Leader for the 100th General Assembly.Reis is beginning his beginning his 7th term representing the 109th District in the Illinois General Assembly, which covers portions of 9 counties in... Read More.

USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program to Small-Scale Livestock Producers

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that USDA will accept over 300,000 acres in 43 states that were offered by producers during the recent ranking period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands enrollment with emphasis... Read More.

Illinois Judges Association announces new training

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Over 40 judges from all over the State of Illinois will attend a training to present 4 different programs geared to school children from the age of kindergarten through high school on January 26th in Chicago. The In-School Programs committee, chaired by 1st District Appellate... Read More.

Sophomores Carter, Hutchens nominated for Phi Theta Kappa All-USA from RLC

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

As if landing spots on the President’s List for their 4.0 grade point averages wasn’t enough, two Rend Lake College Student Ambassadors have gone above and beyond to be selected as the college’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-USA nominees.Drake Carter of Enfield and Wade... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two over holiday weekend

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night, Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Nathan Johnson of Carmi on two White County warrants after officers spotted him walking on Sycamore Street. Johnson was taken into custody at 11:44 pm and was found to be in possession of a pipe... Read More.

CWCIT: Game 2, Mt. Carmel 59, Fairfield 37

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel 59, Fairfield 37Ffld (9-7) 2 pt.FG 3pt FG FT R A S PF TPMacklin Snyder, g 0-2 0-4 1-2 1 1 0 1 1Brant McGill, g 1-6 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 5Cody Cantrell, f 0-0 0-3 0-0 2 1 1... Read More.

CWCIT: Game 1, Mt. Vernon, IN 63, Harrisburg 59

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon, Ind. 63, Harrisburg 59 HHS (7-8) 2 pt FG 3pt. FG FT R A S PF TPJordan Gould, g 1-5 0-0 1-4 7 2 0 5 3Hunter Smith, g 3-6 1-2 2-3 4 4 2 5 11Isaiah Saulsberry, g 5-11 2-3 9-11 4 3... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois 7th Annual Red Carpet Gala is Approaching

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

“New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, There's nothing you can't do, Now you're in New York,” Alicia Keys loves New York. Now so can you. Join us at Hospice of Southern Illinois’ 7th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Saturday, January 28,... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital’s Team MASH to Serve Lunch to Benefit Relay for Life.

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Join Team MASH for a chicken and dumplings meal on Wednesday, January 18th. From 11:00 – 1:00 in the Hospital Cafeteria, enjoy a delicious, hot meal for only $6.00, which will support the Relay for Life Team in the fight against cancer. “Relay for... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Steans and state agency directors today signed Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead in drinking water. "Today is about our future, about making sure our students are not exposed to lead poisoning," said Governor Rauner. "This... Read More.