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Gold Sponsors named for Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize First Bank and Peoples Bank for being our Gold Level Sponsors for this tournamentThe Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 23rd at Carmi Country Club. Golfers are needed for... Read More.

Faye Yang named Entrepreneur of the Year

Thursday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Jarrod Newell presents Faye Yang the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which included a certificate and cash prize. The White County CEO Class met for their awards ceremony on April 25, 2018. White County CEO Board Vice Chairman, Jarrod Newell, was on hand to... Read More.

Barbre named USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the selection of senior leaders in several U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. Perdue appointed Ken Isley as Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator, Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service (RHS) Administrator, and Martin Barbre as... Read More.

John Shultz Named SIC’S 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

SIC’s 2018 Outstanding Faculty Member of the year John Shultz (right) works with student Stephanie Dowdy during microbiology. Biology instructor, John Shultz has been selected by a vote of his peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year at... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital named Stroke Ready Hospital

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Fairfield Memorial Hospital Emergency Team Members, Tracy Taylor, RN, Chief Nurse Executive; Michelle O’Neill, M.D., Chief of Emergency Medicine; and Michelle Little, RN, Emergency Department Nurse Manager. Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., announced today that Fairfield Memorial Hospital... Read More.

‘Blues Brothers’ named top Illinois movie in project to choose state’s top people, places and things

Tuesday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans have chosen “The Blues Brothers” as the top movie in state history, embracing a film that celebrates car crashes, classic songs, Chicago landmarks and two shady characters trying desperately to do the right thing.“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “A League of Their Own”... Read More.

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Carmi native named Illinois State Fair Manager

Monday, March 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Raymond Poe has appointed Luke Sailer the new Division Manager of Fair and Promotional Services. The Division of Fairs & Promotional Services oversees the bureaus of Illinois State Fair, Du Quoin State Fair, Business Services and County Fairs &... Read More.

SIC Named Best Online College in Illinois

Tuesday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has been ranked as the best online two-year college in Illinois as well as being ranked number 19 in the nation for the same category. The award was given by Affordable Colleges Online, a leading source for ranking and comparing colleges... Read More.

Reis Earns Chamber Endorsement, Named Guardian of Business

Tuesday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and has been named Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business.“As State Representative, I have worked hard to... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest’s Kelly Pearson named Champion of the Year and Employee of the Quarter

Monday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s Kelly Pearson named Champion of the Year for her work to develop the next generation of resource professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and community leaders, says Partnership for the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.“This is the highlight of my career,” says Pearson,... Read More.