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Horse Show kicks off White County 4-H Show Friday

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gabby Ray - 76 Clovers Kate Vollman - 76 Clovers Mallory Hobbs Marlee Fuqua The White County 4-H Horse Show was held Friday night at the Jerry & Dorothy Sutton’s farm in Norris City. We would like to thank them for hosting the show... Read More.

Special Olympics Illinois kicks off 50th Anniversary celebration

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined athletes and volunteers for the Special Olympics Illinois 50th Anniversary Kickoff celebrations at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale. “The Special Olympics has its roots in Illinois and is a major source of pride in our state history,”... Read More.

Shimkus Kicks Off Annual Valentines for Heroes Program

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.“Thousands of valentines have come... Read More.

State Rep. David Reis kicks off campaign for re-election

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

With the March Republican Primary rapidly approaching, State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has kicked off his campaign for re-election as State Representative for the 109th Illinois House District.“It is an honor and privilege to serve as your voice in the Illinois General Assembly,”... Read More.

Gov. Rauner kicks off yearlong celebration of Illinois Bicentennial

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission officially kicked off the state’s yearlong 200th birthday celebration at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Illinois Bicentennial will pay tribute to the people, places, and things that are being BORN,... Read More.

Broadway Market Kicks Off Season with Market Days in May

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 Market Days season will kick off Saturday, May 6th at the outdoor Broadway Market 205 S. 7th St. Market Days occur on the first Saturday of the month May through September from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s dates are May... Read More.

Hamilton County Relay for Life kicks off Feb. 11

Monday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Relay for Life Kickoff will be held Saturday, February 11 as part of the Blackout Cancer Game activities at Hamilton County Sr. High School in McLeansboro versus Waltonville.Between games, survivors will be honored as they take a lap around the gym.... Read More.

Shimkus Kicks Off Annual Valentines for Heroes Program

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

RLC CHOIR KICKS OFF “OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” EVENT

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Choir will be kicking off festivities for the Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company’s Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 6 at 105 E. Water Street in Pinckneyville.RLC’s songsters will lead off the program by performing from 5:30 p.m. to 6... Read More.

SIC’s 39th Annual Heritage Festival kicks off Nov. 5

Wednesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Elizabeth Woodworth, left, entertains and educates a young festival-goer during the 2015 Heritage Festival at SIC. For years the Heritage Festival has served as an unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season in the area, and this year will be no exception. Coming Nov. 5-6, the... Read More.