United States Attorney Donald S. Boyce announces Election Day anti-fraud efforts

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

United States Attorney, Donald S. Boyce, announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), Norman R. Smith, will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2016, general elections. AUSA Smith... Read More.

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Makes Lead Poisoning Prevention A Priority

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth recently announced a statewide, cross-agency initiative to reduce children’s exposure to lead. Lead poisoning is one of the most prevalent, preventable, environmental health hazards and is known to contribute to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and violent... Read More.

Rides Mass Transit District CEO comments on Illinois transit funding issues

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District provides public transportation across 18 Illinois counties which have a combined population of 307,000 residents. RMTD provides over 680,000 trips each year and is an important part of the economic fabric of rural Illinois. The District employs 215 people and... Read More.

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Reshaping Higher Education – SIC Board Focuses on the ‘New Normal’

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday night in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to discuss many positives of the college in the ‘new normal’ of higher education in Illinois. More high school students chose to attend SIC than last year, but... Read More.

Busy day Thursday in Hamilton County Court as Shock waves hearing

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court Thursday, 22 year old Zachery Shock of McLeansboro waived his preliminary hearing. Shock is accused of first degree murder in the September 30th shooting death of 45 year old James Berkel. An arraignment hearing has been set for December... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest man falsely reported shot four times Friday morning

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police officers responded to a call about a shooting victim at the Carmi Motel early Friday morning, but soon discovered that wasn’t the case.At 12:13 am, a call was received that said 39 year old Brian Carlile of Adamsville, Tennessee had been... Read More.

Corn Queen, King Speak to Carmi Kiwanis Club

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

Story and Photos courtesy of Barry ClevelandThe young people honored two weeks ago as the 2016 Carmi Corn King Queen and King were introduced to the Kiwanis Club of Carmi Thursday afternoon.Queen Josephine Hubele and King Jace Carter addressed the club (which sponsors Corn... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Oct. 24

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE OCTOBER 24, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City of Grayville City Hall... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/18-10/19

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested the following subjects. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/18/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested Thomas E. Fugate, age 27, of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the 400 block of Cedar Street reference... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment rate holds at 5.5%

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in September held at 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by 7,400 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.