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Luck Won’t Get You Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reminds you to plan before you party this St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ll be drinking alcohol to celebrate the holiday, don’t drive. Designate a driver, call a cab or ride-sharing company or take public transit. Don’t make a... Read More.

Norris City man arrested after Friday night home invasion

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department and Norris City Police Department investigated a home invasion on Friday night that resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man.42 year old William Smith was taken into custody after it was alleged he entered the residence... Read More.

Illinois Masonic Children’s Home in Murphysboro to Remain Open

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

In October 2016, the Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge announced it would be closing their Illinois Masonic Children’s Homes. Throughout the winter, Masonic leadership pursued talks with various agencies to examine possible options to preserve this valuable service. We are pleased to announce that as... Read More.

IEMA, ALAIL Release Video to Help Real Estate Agents Inform Home Buyers about Radon Risks

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Real estate professionals and home sellers in Illinois have a new tool to help them meet state legal requirements regarding radon in homes. A three-minute video developed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALAIL) is now... Read More.

DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign.Breakdown 848 children found permanency with... Read More.

American Red Cross Has Steps to Heat Your Home Safely

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, signs that it’s the time of year when many people turn the heat back on in their homes. It’s also the time of year when the number of home fires goes up, often times caused... Read More.

Home improvement classes set for fall at RLC

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Make improvements to your home this fall with several do-it-yourself projects, brought to you through classes by instructor Wayne Kulich and Rend Lake College. Learn to build a fire pit, weather-proof your home, and repair drywall just in time for cold weather.Kulich’s first class,... Read More.

LOCAL LABOR UNIONS DONATE $25,000 GRANT AND LABOR TO United Methodist Children’s Home FOR ‘HEALTHY HOMES for HEALING HEARTS’ RENOVATION PROJECT

Tuesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the IBEW Hall in West Frankfort at 10:00 AM for a check presentation to the United Methodist Children’s Home from Ed Smith, CEO of ULLICO, for $25,000. This grant will be used for providing materials... Read More.

Matz family home robbed while family attends funeral

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday while a Carmi family was mourning the loss of their husband and father.Deputies responded to a call at 4:28pm at the residence of Donna Matz, who told responding officers that upon... Read More.

American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Saving Lives

Thursday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross and its partners have saved at least 102 lives as part of its nationwideHome Fire Campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries. Since October of 2014, the Red Cross has worked with fire... Read More.