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State, Local Agencies Coordinate to Ensure Public Safety Before, During, After Eclipse

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Excitement is building for a total solar eclipse that will be visible in a 70-mile-wide path in southern Illinois on Aug. 21. While crowd estimates vary, at least 145,000 people are expected to travel to the totality area in 18 southern Illinois counties to... Read More.

Public transit ridership numbers increase greatly in White and Edwards counties

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Ridership on Rides Mass Transit District buses in White County increased 20.9 percent in the fiscal year which ended July 31, while ridership in Edwards County nearly doubled.Just shy of 25,700 riders utilized public transportation throughout White County during that time frame. In Edwards County, nearly... Read More.

Summer Story Hour program wraps up at Carmi Public Library

Thursday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday was the wind up Story Hour for our Summer Reading Program at Carmi Public Library. Ranger Mattie from Rend Lake Army Corps of Engineers was our presenter, bringing several mounts of birds found in our region. She discussed food preferences, habits, and feathers... Read More.

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IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have been reported in Illinois this year.“Most cases of rabies in... Read More.

IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District recognized by Illinois Department of Public Health

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has recently been recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A facility earns the certificate by establishing evidence based processes that ensure the finest care to patients experiencing an acute stroke.With the help... Read More.

Severin Holds First Satellite Office Hours at West Frankfort Public Library

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested... Read More.

Righter: Democrats pass public funding of abortion on demand

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion in Illinois and have taxpayers paying for it not only goes against federal policy but is also an attack on the sanctity of innocent life. Under House Bill 40, which passed the Senate... Read More.

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved new electric rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company this week, the company’s first electric rate increase since 2008. The new rates are expected to generate approximately $1,901,561 in additional annual revenue.Mt. Carmel Public Utility provides service to... Read More.

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Secures Grant Funding for Two Public Infrastructure Grants within the region

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission submitted and received two grants in 2016. The grant funds are for the City of Lawrenceville and... Read More.

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