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Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better under new education funding reform legislation (Senate Bill 1124 – Amendment 3) compared to education funding...

MCPD arrest report 6/21 – 6/24

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/21/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Joshua L. O'Gorman of Grayville after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda 6/26/17

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JUNE 26, 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: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,...

Post 224 picks up two wins on Sunday at RLC

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 1 3 3 0 2 0 9 12 0 Herrin ...

NCOE School Board passes 2016-17 amended budget

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education recently held a public hearing and passed the 2016-2017 amended budget. Mr. Vollman told the Board that the district has been conservative with spending but since the State has not been sending transportation or special education payments this has...

RLC’s first baseball camp of the season is a home run

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (June 22, 2017) - Rend Lake College's first baseball camp kicked off this week with grades 3-5 working on the fundamentals hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing, base running, and mental aspects of...

Important dates coming up for Carmi-White County volleyball camp and open gyms

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Deadline for Camp Form submission to receive a t-shirt is June 26. Girls grades 2-9 are eligible to attend and camp forms can be submitted after June 26 but there is no guarantee on camp t-shirts at that time.

Fireworks to highlight Independence Day Festivities in Carmi

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with the City of Carmi and area businesses and individuals for the annual fireworks show which will begin at 9 pm at the White County Fairgrounds on July 4. This year’s display will be by...

MORE KIDS IN THE WOODS PROGRAM SPONSORS YOUTH FROM SHAWNEE TRIBES

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois University recently hosted a group of twelve from two Shawnee Tribes as part of a special program called More Kids in the Woods.The week-long visit to Shawnee National Forest was an opportunity for the youth to learn about,...

Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours Herrin City Library

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding satellite office hours at Herrin City Library, 120 N. 13th St., Herrin, IL 62948, on Wednesday June 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.Rep. Severin’s office staff will be available to take...