Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

Friday, June 26

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SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six 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.

IEMA Encourages Residents to Stay Aware, Be Prepared as Rain Moves into the Region Mid-Week

Wednesday, May 13

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local offices of emergency management are encouraging residents to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared for potential flooding. The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain for several days beginning mid-week... Read More.

Carmi City Council Moves Meeting Dates Due to Shelter in Place Order

Thursday, March 26

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Due to the Stay at Home Executive Order, we will be changing the council meeting dates to the 14th and 28th of April.

SIC Moves to Remote/Online Classes for the Remainder of the Semester

Thursday, March 19

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HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 18, 2020) -- Based on state and federal guidelines as well as Illinois Community College Board recommendations in consultation with the various Illinois higher education organizations plus the latest available health care evidence, beginning immediately, Southeastern Illinois College will provide remote educational... Read More.

Addison Elliott Wins State’s Elks Hoop Shoot; Moves on to Compete in Regionals

Wednesday, February 26

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Addison Elliott, of Carmi, won the State's Elks Hoop Shoot last Saturday. She will now move on to compete in the regionals in Iowa City.

Personnel moves highlight NCOE School Board meeting

Thursday, May 17

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The NCOE District School Board meeting was held Wednesday, May 16th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented. The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2018-2019 school year. Those employed were Marsha Humphrey as a Jr. High reading teacher at NCO... Read More.

Carmi City Council makes infrastructure moves at Tuesday meeting

Thursday, October 19

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The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their second meeting of October. Following the approval of minutes and financial matters, the Council delved into a full agenda. The Council unanimously approved to allow Police Chief Jason Carter to list on Ebay a 2003... Read More.

American Legion Post 224 wins 24th District Tournament, moves on to 5th Division Tournament

Thursday, July 13

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Carmi will play Highland at 7 PM on Monday, July 17. Game will be played at Glik Park (1 Nagel Drive, Highland, IL). Carmi will then play either at 3 PM or 7 PM on Tuesday, July 18. 1 2 3 ... Read More.

White County Fair moves up two weeks this year

Wednesday, May 3

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Traditionally the first week in August, unforeseen circumstances will force the White County Fair up two weeks. The 139th annual Fair will kick off on Monday, July 17th and wrap up on the 22nd. The move will place the Carmi fair in between the Wayne County and... Read More.

Severin Moves Helping Paws Legislation Out of the House

Thursday, March 16

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Legislation introduced by State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) that would provide additional assistance to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression received unanimous approval from the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 15th. HB 2897 dictates that veterans suffering from PTSD or... Read More.