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‘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.

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Some of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in North America rocked the mostly rural central U.S. between December 1811 and February 1812, including parts of southern Illinois. The strongest earthquakes in this series were estimated to be around magnitude 8.0, and were felt as... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, blizzards and other disasters across the U.S. in 2017 highlighted the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. As the New Year begins, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people... Read More.

Two people, family dog injured in mobile home explosion Tuesday evening

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Two people and a family pet were injured Tuesday evening after a mobile home exploded on Gilpin Street according to a press release by Police Chief Jason Carter.Carmi Police, Carmi Fire Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, and White County Ambulance Service personnel were dispatched... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of the earthquake risk in southern Illinois from the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “While we don’t experience major earthquakes with the same frequency... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The agencies... Read More.

IEMA Reminds People About Weather Alert Radio Contest

Friday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 50 weather warnings were issued Tuesday evening across the northern half of Illinois, including 19 tornado warnings. Several tornado touchdowns were reported, resulting in damage to dozens of structures. Fortunately, it appears no serious injuries or deaths resulted from the storms. James... Read More.