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Illinois Department of Labor responds to Ohio State Fair incident

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

In light of yesterday's tragic incident at the Ohio State Fair, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is suspending the operation of all rides similar to KMG’s Fire Ball until further notice. “With many festivals and county fairs occurring across the State, including the upcoming...

Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaJune 2017June 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.4%5.3%-0.9Carbondale-Marion5.2%5.8%-0.6

Gov. Rauner signs HB 643, freezing legislative per diems

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 643, which freezes legislative per diems at their existing levels. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers of both parties, protects taxpayers and is fiscally responsible for Illinois.Gov. Rauner said at the signing, “I...

First Lady launches Illinois Family Connects

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

First Lady Diana Rauner today celebrated the launch of the Illinois Family Connects pilot program, a universal newborn support system. It is a home visiting program administered by the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in cooperation with OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center...

Kiwanis Club makes donation to No Child Left Hungry program

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Ashley Elliott (left), organizer of the local No Child Left Hungry program, not only spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday, but also received a $250 donation from the service club after...

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 1st

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street August 1, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. For council consideration, discussion...

Fatal car accident discovered in Saline County Wednesday afternoon

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

A fatal car accident is being investigated in Saline County after a Highway Department mowing crew discovered a car at the bottom of a deep ditch.According to a press release from Sheriff Keith Brown, the accident scene was found at 3:09 pm Wednesday on...

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,...

FMH August calendar of events

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Training:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Pediatric Advanced Life Support class on August 1st at 8 a.m. The cost is $30 for the PALS course. Should a CPR card be needed, there will...

Carmi man convicted of theft Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, a Carmi man already on probation was sentenced to prison on a charge of theft according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.22 year old Dakota Goodwin received a...