Carmi Police arrest shoplifter at Dollar General

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

At 1:20 pm Wednesday, Carmi Police arrested 32 year old Keri Tarrants of Crossville at the Dollar General store on a charge of retail theft. Tarrants was seen on surveillance cameras concealing items and leaving the store without paying for them. She was... Read More.

K-9 detail at CWCHS leads to arrest on Wednesday

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday morning, the Carmi Police Department K9 unit, along with K9 units from the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department and the Mt. Carmel Police Department conducted a detail at Carmi White County High School that resulted in the arrest of a seventeen year old juvenile.Around... Read More.

Governor Rauner Announces #GovClassroomVisit

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced on his Facebook page #GovClassroomVisit for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, encouraging classrooms to submit videos showcasing what they’re learning and how. The videos can focus on anything from computer or technology projects to hands-on assignments and everything... Read More.

Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sworn into office Jan. 11 in the Senate chambers of the Illinois Capitol. Righter was one of dozens of Senators who were sworn into office as part of the inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly. “It’s humbling to... Read More.

Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement Jan. 11 after the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, which enacts term limits of 10 years on the offices of Senate President and Senate Minority Leader.“This is a good step and another show of bipartisan... Read More.

Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the selection of Julee Nist to serve as the next Superintendent for the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Nist brings a wide range of experience, from interpreter and teacher to principal, which will be... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District to Host Annual Years of Service Dinner

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday, January 19th, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District will host their Annual Years of Service Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in McLeansboro, IL.Employees will be recognized for their 2016 milestone employment dates. “We are excited to have quite a few employees being... Read More.

Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January 16, 2017 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in the state of Illinois. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today encouraged people across Illinois to take part in the day of... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs to Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Life Insurance Law, Issue Final Report to General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will propose new legislation on Thursday to strengthen the life insurance law that went into effect this month. The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense change to the life insurance industry because some companies have not paid... Read More.

Miner Refresher Training set for January 21 at RLC

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Surface and underground miners can enroll today in an Annual Refresher Training, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 at Rend Lake College. The class runs from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Coal Mine Training Center on the Ina campus.The one-day training course will... Read More.