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Governor and Department of Commerce Announce Inaugural Cohort of ADME

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today launched the inaugural cohort for the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) program in Peoria. The program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce, is a community investment program developed to strengthen Illinois’ start-up and small...

Illegally harvested deer presented to Hamilton County by Conservation Police

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

CPO Marc Folden and Hamilton Co. State's Attorney Justin Hood with the 17 pointer and 8 pointer Buck Mounts that were forfeited.Alabama resident, Jason Furrow, illegally tagged a whitetail buck with another hunter's...

WYSE 2017 Academic Challenge returns to RLC

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly 140 students from 10 area high schools competed Wednesday at the 2017 Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge Regional at Rend Lake College.Schools with similar enrollment compete against one another in divisions. Christopher High School, Wayne City High School, Zeigler-Royalton High...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11th, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.All Driver Services facilities will...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, Feb. 13

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTOTHER BUSINESS:1. Request for use of downtown area for Artisan Fair2. Senior Citizens Donation3....

Rotary learns about SWAN services at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Cindy Conley introduced Jonathon Akers of SWAN. SWAN is an adult protective Services organization based out of Olney. Jonathon is over White and Hamilton counties. Jonathon described the types of...

Dodgeball tournament coming to Crossville to benefit Relay for Life

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

There will be a dodge ball tournament in Crossville, Illinois on March 25, 2017 at the Crossville Community Club Gym (old high school). Teams will have a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10. The registration fee is $75 per team. It is...

Carmi Police arrest two drunk drivers Thursday morning

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested two drunk drivers early Thursday morning in separate incidents.Just after midnight, officers pulled over 31 year old Heather Duke of Carmi at the intersection of Main and 9th Streets and...

IDOT Seeks Additional Input for Long Range Transportation Plan

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from the public in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow...

Computer, Internet courses offered at RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Beginners are invited to learn the basics during five computer and internet classes at the Rend Lake College MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon. Instructor Whitney Waldman will cover the fundamentals of several programs and devices, including the Internet and email, PowerPoint, Excel, Pinterest, and the...