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Golf Team Off to State Tournament

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Golf Team Off to State The Carmi White County Boys Golf Team is waking up in Bloomington, Illinois this morning, ready for the first round of the IHSA State Golf Tournament.Coach Trey Mason and the team traveled to Bloomington early yesterday and were able to... Read More.

Golf Team State Bound

Tuesday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Golf Team State Bound The Carmi White County Bulldog Golf Team is heading to state this weekend after a successful day at sectionals. The Bulldog golf team will be making its first appearance at the state tournament since 2002, when Terry Austin’s squad tied for fourth. Oakley... Read More.

State Endorsements Pouring In

Monday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

ENDORSEMENTS Endorsements for Illinois governor are beginning to pour in. The Chicago Tribune endorsed Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner as the only firewall to protect against one-party Democratic rule.Crain’s Chicago Business endorsed Democrat J.B. Pritzker, saying the state is not better since Rauner took office.One... Read More.

State Police Announce Seatbelt Patrol Results

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

ISP Announces Results of Enforcement PatrolIllinois State Police District 19 Commander Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during August.The patrol provided extra coverage for state police, so officers could focus on... Read More.

Secretary of State Announces Grants to Local Libraries

Thursday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced the release of over $500,000 in 2019 Project Next Generation grants to 31 public libraries statewide.Project Next Generation is a mentoring program administered through public libraries. Project mentors work with middle and high school students... Read More.

Two Tri State Men Jailed, Caught Driving Impaired by InSP

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Two Tri State men spent a portion of their weekends behind bars after getting caught driving impaired by Indiana State Police.30 year old Dennis Banks of Crossville was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Old US 50 near Wheatland after he drove past a... Read More.

Survey: Illinois’ Small Business Owners say State has Failed Them

Thursday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ small business owners say the state’s business climate is worse than any other in the nation.Online services company Thumbtack has released the results of its annual small business survey of thousands of member businesses. Thumbtack interviewed more than 7,500 small businesses across the country, including... Read More.

Rauner Says Private Employers Shouldn’t Be Forced into State Sponsored Retirement Plans

Thursday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner said private employers shouldn’t be forced to take part in a state-sponsored retirement plan for employees, but Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is working to override the governor’s veto of the legislation. Rauner changed a bill lawmakers sent him to alter language in... Read More.

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s public universities were raked over the coals Tuesday for failing to meet minority recruitment goals in awarding contracts, and state senators are looking for accountability. Senators on the Special Committee on Supplier Diversity met for the first time in Chicago to review how... Read More.

State of Illinois Unveils Program to Help Residents Save for Retirement

Monday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois has unveiled a new program to help residents save for retirement. Administered by the Illinois State Treasurer’s office, the Illinois Secure Choice Program allows businesses in Illinois that do not offer a savings plan to either enroll employees into Secure Choice... Read More.