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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

Friday, August 28 by Mike Erwin

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in July in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with five metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois Unemployment Inches Better Month Over Month in July; Still Far Off 2019 Levels

Thursday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment in the 9 southeasternmost counties of Illinois continues to improve, but still remains a far cry from year ago numbers. The average unemployment rate amongst White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Saline, Hardin, & Pope Counties for June of 2020 was 11%. For... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11.3%, Payrolls Increase in July

Friday, August 21 by Mike Erwin

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -3.2 percentage points to 11.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +93,200 jobs in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces July Activity and Enforcement

Saturday, August 15 by Mike Erwin

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,358 incidents during the month. Enforcement... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Reports July 25 – July 29

Friday, July 31 by Mike Erwin

A 29-year-old Mount Carmel man, Zachary Mathis, was arrested Mt. Carmel Police Saturday after Police were called to the 600 block of Vine Street about a male subject acting in a disorderly manner. The complainant signed a probable cause against Mathis for disorderly conduct. ... Read More.

Alley Closed Wednesday, July 29th

Monday, July 27 by Mike Erwin

On Wednesday, July 29, the alley between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed between Main Street and Oak Street. The closure will begin at 7am and last all day. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

White County Sheriff’s Reports from July 24th-July 25th

Monday, July 27 by Mike Erwin

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Paula M. Cox, of Crossville, Friday afternoon, someone removed mail from her mailbox. She advised her neighbor had given her a number of items of mail addressed to her that had been located in the... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Friday, July 24 by Mike Erwin

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Emily Rush RN, who works as a... Read More.

Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast Saturday, July 25th

Friday, July 17 by Mike Erwin

The Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast at the pavilion will be held on Saturday, July 25th, hosted by the Friends of Grayville. Among the activities include the Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at 2pm with registration beginning at 1PM. Bring your bags.... Read More.

White County Board July Meeting Lasts Only Twenty Minutes

Wednesday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board adjourned just 20 minutes after gathering for their 7pm meeting Tuesday night. County Clerk Beth Sell reminded everyone that while the clerk’s office has been mandated by the state to mail out applications to vote by mail, that it is in... Read More.