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IL Dept. on Aging Hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

At this year’s Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) hosts a variety of activities for older adults, their families and friends on Senior Day, Monday, August 14th. The event is open to the public and adults age 60 and older receive... Read More.

IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have been reported in Illinois this year.“Most cases of rabies in... Read More.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.

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South East IL AHEC to hold Rural Health Careers Summer Camp

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

South East Illinois Area Health Education Center (SEI-AHEC), in collaboration with Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Frontier Community College (FCC), is planning a Rural Health Careers camp for June 30, 2017. The camp is open to incoming freshmen and sophomore students in the surrounding... Read More.

Volunteers needed for IL Wheat Tour through Wayne and White Counties

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Wheat Association will host the Southern Illinois Winter Wheat Tour on Tuesday, May 23. The tour gives Illinois wheat farmers an opportunity to participate on a first-hand basis by making observations that will factor in to yield estimates of the 2017 winter... Read More.

Inaugural Heartland Hook and Bullet Outdoor Expo to be Held in Mt. Vernon, IL

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Launching its inaugural year, the Heartland Hook & Bullet Outdoor Expo will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, formerly the Holiday Inn, in Mt. Vernon, Ill. The expo will run Saturday, April 8th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 9th... Read More.

IDNR: New IL Hunting and Trapping Season for Bobcats a Success

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters and trappers took a preliminary total of 141 bobcats during the 2016-17 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season. “We are very pleased with the response to Illinois’ new hunting and trapping season for bobcats,” said Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne Rosenthal. ... Read More.

4-H Bright Futures Award Winner Cody Nausley of Carmi, IL

Thursday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

The fluid flow experts of Green Leaf®, Incorporated, a Fontanet, Indiana manufacturer of agricultural products, Rural Lifestyle Retailer Tractor Supply Company and 4-H Youth Development are pleased to announce Cody Nausley of Carmi, IL as the White County winner of the 2016 4-H Bright... Read More.

IL State Fair Holiday Mega Pass Sales Begin November 1

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

The countdown to the 2017 Illinois State Fair begins November 1. Fair officials announced today that as part of its holiday promotional campaign, the fair will be offering a 2017 Mega Pass at a reduced price of $60 until the first of the year.... Read More.

IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut Day in Illinois to encourage people to participate in an international earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m. that... Read More.