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Phelps Calls on President Obama to Approve Disaster Relief for Flooded Areas

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, released the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster for fourteen counties in Southern Illinois that are being threatened by rising water levels: “Local county officials and Governor...

Shimkus Takes Aim at President’s Executive Actions

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a lifelong supporter of the 2nd Amendment with a lifetime “A” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA), released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s proposed executive actions on guns:“If the executive actions President...

Ritch sentenced in White County Court

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Sentencing was handed down in White County Court on Monday in the case of Martin A. Ritch, who was convicted in October on one count of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Shimkus Touts New Law to Assist Small, Rural Drinking Water Systems

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today joined local leaders in Dieterich, Marshall, Lawrenceville and Sandoval to announce the availability of technical assistance for rural water systems. Richard Rand (left) shows Congressman Shimkus around...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Registration is still going on at Southeastern Illinois College. Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11.Jan. 9, 1 & 3 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. Southwestern Illinois College in SIC’s Deaton Gym. Women’s game at 1...

Reis Urges Drivers to Sign up for License Sticker Notices

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Willow Hill) is reminding motorists that Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will no longer be mailing notifications to vehicle owners reminding them to renew their license plate stickers. Reis says...

Saturday morning accident takes life of McLeansboro man

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Saturday morning accident in Jefferson County claimed the life of one man and sent a woman to a St. Louis hospital with injuries.22 year old Lucas Johnson of McLeansboro was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident that occurred in the early...

White County Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest, finds meth

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 26 year old Charles Webb of McLeansboro for driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop on Thursday. Webb was seen running a stop sign on 5th Street and was placed into custody after a records check. ...