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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.

Governor Applauds General Assembly’s Passage of Lead Testing Bill

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 550, the bill that would require testing of drinking water for lead at schools and daycares:“This bill shows what is possible when we work together. I applaud the General Assembly for passing this bipartisan... Read More.

Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that will ensure the transition to classrooms is made easier for out-of-state teachers moving to Illinois. State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, a co-sponsor of the bill, and State Representative Terri Bryant joined the governor at Carbondale Community High School... Read More.

Bill and Lynn Stendeback thank those who took part in Gifts of Memory

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Bill and Lynn Stendeback of Stendeback Family Funeral Home, wish to thank all those who participated in this year’s Gifts of Memory. Your generosity enabled us to distribute gifts to both Enfield Healthcare and Carmi Manor residents.Participants were: Bill & Lynn Stendeback family in memory... Read More.

McCarter: Energy bill is a bailout on the backs of ratepayers

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation passed by the General Assembly to keep Exelon's nuclear power plants in Clinton and the Quad Cities operating is nothing more than ratepayer bailout for a very profitable company, according to State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-O'Fallon).The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 2814... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

Carmi City Council makes changes to bill collection, makes two Light and Water hires

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their first meeting in October. With all Aldermen present, the Council approved the September 20 meeting minutes and tackled the lone item on the agenda.Ordinance 1510 changed the language of Ordinance No. 1165 passed in... Read More.

Speaker Ryan Signs Shimkus Chemical Safety Bill, Sending it to The White House

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan's Office). After clearing its last... Read More.

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign... Read More.

Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy legislation.“We’ve seen major changes to the way America produces and uses... Read More.