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Madigan, Harris Set Hearing on Trump Administration Medicaid Proposal

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan has directed state Rep. Greg Harris, chair of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee, to hold a hearing Thursday to determine how Medicaid cuts being pushed by the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans will affect children, families and other vulnerable...

Pat Paynter raising money for Southern Illinois AIDS Walk

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pat Paynter is once again raising money for the Southern Illinois AIDS Walk. It is being held on Saturday, March 25 at 11am at the...

Illinois Department of Human Services’ Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ proposed overtime policy to govern overtime in the Home Services Program cleared the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This rule will protect Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, create jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program to allow...

Crossville tornado focus of White County Board meeting Tuesday night

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their regular March meeting, and following the Pledge of Allegiance, held a moment of silence for the victims of the tornado that touched down in Crossville February 28th.Ambulance Director Adam Allen reported that for the...

2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “Illinois continues to be a leader in farming and strives...

Hamilton County grad deployed overseas

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Army Spc. Derek N. Johnson has deployed overseas in support of Atlantic Resolve with the Third Armored Brigade Combat Team, Fourth Infantry Division.Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners...

Carmi Police arrest woman following traffic stop Monday

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmiwoman was arrested Monday morning on a Saline County warrant following a traffic stop by Carmi Police.29 year old Tara Keown was observed driving on Fackney Street just after 11 am, and was stopped...

Grayville City Council gives approval to new campground at Monday meeting

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

It was an exciting night at Grayville’s first City Council meeting in March. Following approval of the consent agenda, treasurer’s report, and a purchase order for billing paper for the utility departments, the Council heard a presentation from Joe Hillenbrand about a new Wild...

Two Illinois men arrested in Gibson County, IN

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

On March 17, 2017, at 5:32 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of two intoxicated males at a residence in the 2600 block of West 50 South near Princeton, Indiana.Upon arriving Sgt. Bruce Vanoven located a Black 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport...

Rotary Trivia a success Saturday night

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night, the Carmi Rotary Club held their Spring Trivia Night at the American Legion in Carmi. The evening featured a good turnout and strong competition. The contest ended up with a three-way tie for secondplace, so they held a run-off round of 6 questions. The night...