Village of Norris City Issues Boil Order for Broughton Water Customers
The Village of Norris City has issued a Boil Order until further notice for all Broughton water customers. The order was issued at 8:15 Wednesday morning (10-30-19)
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Governor Rauner issues disaster proclamation for nine counties affected by water main break
Governor Bruce Rauner today issued a disaster proclamation for nine counties impacted by the Rend Lake Conservancy District water main break. The governor announced the proclamation during a visit to the Williamson County Emergency Operations Center in Marion. He also visited the Rend Lake... Read More.
IDPH Issues Warning About Synthetic Cannabinoids
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, and spice, after six people who used synthetic cannabinoids suffered severe bleeding.
“Despite the perception that synthetic cannabinoids are safe and a legal alternative... Read More.
Illinois voters have strong views on major issues facing the state: Simon Poll
Illinois voters support vigorous government action regarding two major issues on Illinois’ policy agenda. That is the conclusion of a recent statewide poll of 1,001 registered voters released by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Voters see a need for... Read More.
Water issues dominate Grayville City Council meeting Monday night
The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in February, and with 20 plus people in the audience to seek answers about the ongoing water issues in the city.
Don Baldwin asked the Council’s permission for improvements to the City’s veteran’s memorial... Read More.
Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office issues scam warning
Several telephone scams are bouncing around the area. One of those scams, when a person is called and the caller states that a family member is in jail or was involved in a traffic accident and was taken to jail. The person making the... Read More.
Rep. Severin: Solutions Needed for IDOC Staff Assault Issues
tate Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) attended a House Appropriations – Public Safety Committee hearing, on Tuesday, December 5, that focused on the recent spike in violence at Illinois Youth Centers and adult correctional facilities across the state.
While Rep. Severin is not a sitting member... Read More.
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Illinois Farmers
USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, (SED) Rick Graden announced over 125,000 Illinois farms that enrolled in safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will receive financial assistance for the 2016 crop year.
The programs, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)... Read More.
Grayville City Council continues to investigate water quality issues
The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their second meeting of September. The Council approved pay requests on the water well project from Lemac Engineering in the amount of $7500 and from Kieffer Brothers for $77,078.25 unanimously.
Mayor Joe Bisch reported that the City... Read More.
Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students
Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve... Read More.