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IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have been reported in Illinois this year.“Most cases of rabies in...

MCPD arrest report 6/19

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/19/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 37 year old Michelle A. Johnson of Sharon, Pennsylvania after she was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. The...

Attention Springfield: Do Something Before It’s Too Late

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

A column by Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice, Ph.D. Illinois has been without a budget for two years and we’re looking at a minimum of one more, maybe even two additional...

Madigan Calls Committee of the Whole Meetings to Hear Direct Impact of Rauner Proposals

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will give workers injured on the job an opportunity to tell legislators how Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed changes to the workers’ compensation system will directly impact them at a committee of the whole hearing Thursday.“The governor...

RLC grad Drake Carter preps for med school in Australia

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

For one Rend Lake College graduate, the list of personal and academic achievements goes on and on: 4.0 grade point average with four appearances on the President’s Honors list, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Rho Xi Honor Society member and All-USA nominee, Student Ambassador, and...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting 06-20-2017

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees approved the employment of two new deans at the regular meeting Tuesday, June 20th, at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson. Employed was Michael Conn as Dean of Instruction at Olney Central College and Brent Todd...

Carmi man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop Tuesday night

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Sean Spurlock of Carmi following a traffic stop on Tuesday night. Spurlock was stopped at the intersection of Burrell and Stewart Streets at 9:23 pm for not having active...

Carmi City Council appoints Library Board members

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in June Tuesday evening. Before the meeting got underway, a moment of silence was held for Alderman Tracy Nelson, whose mother had passed away earlier in the day.Following approval of the June 6th meeting minutes...

IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior...

Enfield Village Board forms committee to study utility expenses

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their June regular meeting.The Village has been showing a deficit in their water and sewer departments almost every month. It was recommended that rates be raised, as the Village has the lowest rates in the area....