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SIC President’s and Vice President’s Lists for Summer Semester

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2017 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during...

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...

Carmi City Council receives 2016 audit report; Taco Bell not coming to Carmi

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday for the second time in August. Following the approval of minutes and financials, Keith Botsch in his role as City CPA and Auditor, presented highlights of the 2016 audit for the fiscal year that ended December 31st.Botsch reported...

Enfield Village Board still studying roof replacement

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their August meeting.The Board decided to table a decision on two bids to fix the roof that was damaged by a storm recently. One bid was from D.C. Metal of Daviess County, Indiana for about $55,000...

Former Miss America Erika Harold announces bid for Illinois Attorney General

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Respected attorney and former Miss America Erika Harold today announced her candidacy for Illinois Attorney General.Growing up in Central Illinois, Harold learned the value of sacrifice and hard work from her parents who weren’t politicians....

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government. The bills, which reflect five of the 27 recommendations made by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti's Task Force on Local...

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations: “Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform. “We are hopeful that Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton share our sense...

Gov. Rauner statement on Charlottesville tragedy

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

“The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Illinois Dept. of Revenue announces new Unemployment Insurance process

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning September 11, the Illinois Department of Revenue's

Cruisin’ Back to Champ – Car, Motorcycle & Tractor Cruise In

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

WHAT: Cruisin’ Back to Champ – Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Cruise In WHEN: Saturday, September 9th, 2017. 10am-2pm. WHERE: Champion Labs, Luberfiner. 301 Industrial Drive,...