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Carmi Native Drops by Kiwanis to Discuss New Book

Thursday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Lottie Lindsey is honest about her troubles. It started out rough. I was raised here in Carmi. I was born to my mom and my biological father. He left when I was 6 ½ months old, never heard from him again. So I dealt with... Read More.

Burnt Prairie Native Among Authors Making Appearance at Carmi Library Friday

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Burnt Prairie native David Vaught graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1965, from West Point in 1969, and then SIU School of Law in 1977. He's served as senior advisor to Governor Pat Quinn, was director for Quinn's Office of Management and Budget,... Read More.

Eldorado native serves at Naval Air Technical Training Center

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

By Lt. Omari Faulkner, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class William Respondek, a native of Eldorado, Illinois, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of... Read More.

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Carmi Native Claims 2020 Paul Simon Essay Contest Award

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A student essay reflecting on how unexpected changes in life can lead you to a community college to pursue your dreams has earned Mattie Dennis the 2020 Paul Simon Essay award at Southeastern Illinois College. “Winning this award makes me very proud,” said Dennis. “I was... Read More.

Newton, IL Native and SIU Graduate Named New Architect of the Illinois State Capitol

Wednesday, October 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A standout professional architect from Bloomington has been named the new Architect of the Illinois State Capitol after a search to fill the vacancy. Andrea Aggertt took over the position on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Aggertt is a native of Newton, Ill.,... Read More.

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.

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IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Native Plant Society will host its 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium from April 13 to April 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. Its focus is Shawnee Natural Areas: Hotspots of Biodiversity. “Southern Illinois is one of the most biologically diverse places... Read More.

From Carmi to Juilliard and back – Native son Endicott to perform at Elks Club Saturday, Feb. 10

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

PHOTO COURTESY OF RUTHI DOOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Pictured above is Carmi native Rob Endicott, who will be performing (along with four other top jazz musicians from the St. Louis area) at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Gala on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Elks... Read More.

Carmi native Scott Wylie to present at Chamber’s October Lunch and Learn

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a Lunch and Learn program the Chamber hopes will be of benefit to the business community. The October Lunch and Learn will be held at the Carmi Public Library on October 16, 2017 at noon. The... Read More.

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Enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills Sunday at Cahokia Mounds

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Children and fun-loving adults can enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills on Sunday, May 21, at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. The free Kids Day activities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ancient site, located just minutes... Read More.

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Carmi Native Drops by Kiwanis to Discuss New Book

Burnt Prairie Native Among Authors Making Appearance at Carmi Library Friday

Eldorado native serves at Naval Air Technical Training Center

Carmi Native Claims 2020 Paul Simon Essay Contest Award

Newton, IL Native and SIU Graduate Named New Architect of the Illinois State Capitol

Carmi native named Illinois State Fair Manager

IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

From Carmi to Juilliard and back – Native son Endicott to perform at Elks Club Saturday, Feb. 10

Carmi native Scott Wylie to present at Chamber’s October Lunch and Learn

Enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills Sunday at Cahokia Mounds

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