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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, January 12, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that connects producers with resources, programs and educational...

IECC Board Agenda – January 17, 2017

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda January 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. Frontier Community College Bob Boyles Hall 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members during Thursday’s meeting. Supportive Living of Wabash and The Carmi Chronicle have both joined the Chamber of Commerce.The Board also heard from Rick Wilson of Coleman Tri County Services about their new Creative Workforce Grant...

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, January 17

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street January 17, 2017 at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve January 3rd, 2017 Council...

Frerichs Proposes Commonsense Change to Compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

New legislation would compel life insurance companies to review their records going back to 1996 and confirm death benefits have been paid to life insurance customers who died, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense...

Governor Rauner Addresses First Meeting of Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today convened the first meeting of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and unveiled the official Bicentennial logo at the Old State Capitol. The co-chairs of the Bicentennial Commission were also announced.“From Kaskaskia to Vandalia and now Springfield, this has been a...

Carmi Rotary gets update on district activities

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Janice Alka of the Mt. Carmel Rotary Club came and told the club what District events were going on. Janice is the assistant governor to our club.In club business, Rotarians went over last minute plans for the chili supper to...

City of Carmi receives grant from Walmart

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Mike Buckman, City Supervisor, Store Manager Jason Baker, Mayor Jeff Pollard, Sandra Irvine, City of Carmi and City Clerk Brian Allen The City of Carmi was the recipient of a $2,000.00...

Illinois Department on Aging tips for winter weather preparedness

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

To combat the dangers of extreme winter weather, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has compiled a list of tips and signs to look out for to avoid serious safety and health complications. The environmental conditions during winter in Illinois pose a health risk...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Jan. 17, 6 p.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees will meet in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room in the President's Suite at SIC's Harrisburg campus. Jan. 18, 5:30 & 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois...