Local News
FMH to host Sensitive Santa event
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is hosting a special event reserved just for children with sensory issues or Autism to have a special time to visit Santa on December 17th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. For children who have sensory issues and/or Autism, it is... Read More.
FMH to host free Get-Up-And-Go Christmas scavenger hunt for children
On December 21st from 3pm-6pm, Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a FREE Get-Up-And-Go Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Children at the hospital.The Get-Up-And-Go Christmas Scavenger Hunt is open to children of all ages. Those attending this event should enter thru FMH’s main entrance to... Read More.
It’s A White County Christmas vendor show donates to Cops and Kids
On Saturday, November 26, 2016, the "It's A White County Christmas" Craft and Vendor show was held at
Washington Attendance Center in Carmi. Officer Beam was present for us to donate $1,000.00 to the local Shop with... Read More.
SIC PBL Students Prepare Angel Tree for Children
Southeastern Illinois College’s Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club) students were found preparing an Angel Tree this week. The community service project will help to buy Christmas presents for needy children. Twenty “angels” in need of Christmas presents are represented on the Angel Tree.
Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he has co-filed a shareholder resolution with Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier to require a change to Wells Fargo bylaws. The change would require the Chair of the Board of Directors to become an independent member... Read More.
IDOT ‘Tis the Season: Winter Weather – Get it Together
As snow and ice season looms over Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to remind motorists to be prepared and remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps to prepare... Read More.
RLC offering new Active Shooter Training for schools, businesses
Prepare and learn how to react during an active shooter scenario in Rend Lake College’s new Active Shooter Training program. Designed for school and business professionals, the trainings will be offered starting in January to those interested in learning how to proactively handle an... Read More.
Sheriff’s Department makes Monday night arrest
The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 35 year old Brandon Bebout of Carmi Monday night following a traffic stop at the intersection of Robinson and Jessup Streets.Bebout was pulled over just before 9 pm and taken into custody for driving on a revoked license... Read More.
Second RLC Softball Pre-Season Prospect Clinic set for Feb. 25
High school athletes can sign up now for a spot at Rend Lake College’s second Softball Pre-Season Prospect Clinic at the Rec Center. The clinic will begin with registration at 7 a.m. and instruction at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.During the four-hour clinic,... Read More.
