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Reis Legislation Takes Aim at Fraud and Wasteful Spending

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois' entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing... Read More.

Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety.“This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.

Wednesday morning accident on Route 1 takes life of Mt. Carmel woman

Thursday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

An early morning accident Wednesday claimed the life of a Mt. Carmel woman. At 6:43 am, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Rt. 1 just south of the Sugar Creek subdivision.According to the Wabash County Coroner’s Office, 60... Read More.

Holly Healy takes over as President of Carmi Kiwanis Club

Friday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Jeremy Jordan, retiring president of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi, receives the past president’s plaque from incoming president Holly Healy. He, in turn, presented the club’s charter to her to be displayed in... Read More.

Gov. Rauner takes budget actions

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

After conducting a thorough review of the out-of-balance fiscal year 2018 budget passed by the General Assembly in July, Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he intends to exercise borrowing authority to issue $6 billion in bonds to pay down a portion of the... Read More.

RLC takes Active Shooter Training to MVTHS

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty regional educators and administrators participated in Rend Lake College's Active Shooter Training Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Township High School. During the training, the participants prepared for an active shooter event and took part in scenario-based training alongside RLC's ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes arrest; takes theft report Monday

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi after she surrendered at the Sheriff’s office at 9:08 am Monday on a White County warrant for retail theft. Swango was later... Read More.

Brian N. Dorris takes seat as newest RLC Trustee

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Sesser’s Brian N. Dorris took his seat as the newest Rend Lake College Board of Trustees member tonight during the monthly meeting. The lifelong Southern Illinois resident is eager to begin his six-year term with the college, and said his interest started many years... Read More.

Governor Takes Action to Protect Taxpayers

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to protect taxpayers, Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed legislation that creates a five-year pension funding fiscal cliff for Chicago's municipal and laborer pension funds that will lead to increased taxes for residents in the City of Chicago in 2023 and... Read More.

Governor Takes Clemency Action

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 129 clemency petitions.This is the fifteenth set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Governor Rauner cleared the clemency backlog left from previous administrations in December 2016. This is the first... Read More.