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Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed... Read More.

8 Bulldogs Heading to State Track Meet

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team traveled to Fairfield on Wednesday for the IHSA 1A Sectional Track Meet, and 8 Bulldogs qualified for the State Track Meet next week in Charleston.As a team, the Bulldogs finished in 2nd Place with 113 points. Fairfield won... Read More.

SIJHSAA State Track Meet Results

Monday, May 12 by Cole Carter

2025 SIJHSAA State Track Meet on May 10, 2025 at Carterville High School.Boys8th Grade 100 Meter Run Kayson Garrett - 12th Place8th Grade 200 Meter Run Caleb King - 10th Place8th Grade 4x1 Relay Caleb King, Jacob Brenner, Broden Bradshaw, Kayson Garrett - 6th Place8th Grade 4x2... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigating Child Death in White County

Monday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is conducting a child death investigation in White County. On April 18, 2025, at approximately 12:59 p.m., ISP was requested by the White County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the death investigation... Read More.

Former SIC President Appointed to Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, April 8 by Nicole Behnke

Former Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice has been appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to serve on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. Dr. Rice brings more than 35 years of experience in education and public... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Tri State Tornado Anniversary

Wednesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

It's been 100 years since the 1925 tornado that tore across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana resulting in catastrophic damage and nearly 700 deaths. The White County Historical Society has prepared an exhibit opening this Saturday, March 15 from 10am - 4pm at the L.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Working Death Investigation in Albion

Tuesday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

According to the preliminary investigation the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 was requested by the Edwards County Sheriff Office (ESCO) to assist with a death investigation that occurred on November 5, 2024 at approximately 12:15 p.m.The incident occurred near... Read More.

Brown, Orr, Little Sprouts Honored; Mayor Gives State of City; Wolff Lays Out Vision at Carmi Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

On August 7, 1944, the Carmi Chamber of Commerce was backed by the city council and just 3 weeks later it became a reality. Eighty years later and the organization is still fulfilling it’s mission to work towards making Carmi a thriving, economic engine. ... Read More.

CWC School Board Talks Budget and Incident Involving Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, June 25 by Nicole Behnke

A marathon session of the Carmi White County School Board was held Monday night. Instead of the highlight being the passing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, it became about an incident involving a child being punished by being given a “time-out” in a... Read More.

Illinois State Police Makes Aggravated DUI Arrest in Fatal Wayne County Crash

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 35-year-old Johnny E. Green of McLeansboro, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony). On May 24, 2024, ISP Troop 9 responded... Read More.