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Sheriff’s Department opens two investigations; make warrant arrest

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department recovered a generator that had been reported stolen to the Carmi Police Department. Brad Gates reported he had discovered the generator concealed on his property in a wooded area. Later Saturday, the Sheriff’s Department received a call about... Read More.

Illinois Department of Commerce Increases EDGE Program Transparency

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced the online publication of EDGE tax credit incentive agreements. The publication is the latest move by the Rauner Administration towards better government and transparency.“EDGE is a local economic development tool that has allowed communities to... Read More.

Illinois Department of Human Services’ Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ proposed overtime policy to govern overtime in the Home Services Program cleared the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This rule will protect Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, create jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program to allow... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Event

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

March 15 is an annual celebration, a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand up, speak out, and engage in the fight against tobacco use since 1996. It is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This year more than 1000 events... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigates break-in in Maunie

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a property damage report on Monday in Maunie. Elizabeth Doneghue reported that sometime between 1 and 2:45 pm, someone forced open the rear door of her residence and entered the home. The suspect then exited the home through... Read More.

Governor’s Office Announces Appointments and Leadership Transition at Department of Labor

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Labor Director Hugo Chaviano will be transitioning out of state government.Governor Rauner has designated Anna Hui as the Acting Director of the Department of Labor. Hui is the current Assistant Director of the Department of Labor.... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department takes report of damage in Springerton

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of damage to a building in Springerton Wednesday morning after a car struck it Monday evening.Bill Harl reported to Sheriff’s deputies that on Tuesday, Springerton mayor Curt Rush phoned him that a vehicle had struck the... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department warning of new scam in the area

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office would like to warn the public of a scam in our area. A resident had a US Postal Money Order sent to them in the amount of $400.00. The money order was made payable to the resident, but they... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes Saturday warrant arrest in Enfield

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, February 8th, White County Sheriff Doug Maier received word of a handgun stolen in White County in 2011 that was recovered in Panama City, Florida.Panama City Police recovered the weapon that was reported stolen by Larry Gunter of Norris City. Sheriff Maier... Read More.

Governor and Department of Commerce Announce Inaugural Cohort of ADME

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today launched the inaugural cohort for the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) program in Peoria. The program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce, is a community investment program developed to strengthen Illinois’ start-up and small business... Read More.