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Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center. The interactive and informative event included...

Competitive Eating Contest Comes to Illinois State Fair

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair is home to many things, giant statues of Abraham Lincoln, thrilling carnival rides, and blockbuster Grandstand concerts, and this year we are adding a Competitive Eating Contest to that diverse list.This year, the Illinois State Fair is teaming up with...

Three Sentenced to Department Of Corrections Monday in Gallatin County Court

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced to prison Monday, July 17, 2017, in Gallatin County Circuit Court.John H. Oldham, Jr., was sentenced on two felony counts of burglary alleged to have been committed on July 10, 2017...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, July 24

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance...

SIC Board Focuses on Money Matters

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met on July 18 to hear reports on the new state budget and the Hise Museum, as well as take action on employee health insurance.Administrative reports included an update on the recent budget passed...

NCOE Board gets update on summer maintenance

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 19th in the Superintendent’s office. The amended minutes were approved and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Summer maintenance projects are well underway at all of the schools. The Board and Administrators...

Gov. Rauner to lawmakers: “Send me the education funding bill now”

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner again called on lawmakers to send him Senate Bill 1, the school funding reform bill. If the bill is not sent to Gov. Rauner’s desk soon, public schools throughout the state may not open in time for the new...

20th Anniversary Running of the EAA AirVenture Cup Race Starts at Mount Vernon Outland Airport July 21

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Mount Vernon, Ill – July 14, 2017 – Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, Ill., will be the site of three days of exciting aviation events starting July 21 and concluding on July 23 when over 90 unique aircraft start the race of...

Retired White County educator to publish first book.

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Connie Saunders, retired educator has completed a major item on her “Bucket List” by writing her autobiography and completing the publishing process. Connie became interested in writing her story about 2008 after attending a workshop...

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST PREPARES FOR ECLIPSE 2017

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest is a popular destination for people headed to Southern Illinois for this summer’s solar eclipse, which takes place August 21. “We expect many people will watch the solar eclipse at NASA’s marquee event in Carbondale, and some will choose to watch it...