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USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam today announced that beginning January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer an early termination opportunity for certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, making it easier to transfer property to the next generation of farmers...
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration
Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council representing Illinois Conservation Police Officers."Through fair and good faith negotiations, we were able to reach a compromise that continues...
IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’
Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The...
Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Jan. 3
AGENDA
City of Carmi, Illinois
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street
January 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 20, 2016...
Carmi Rotary remembers one of their own at Thursday meeting
The Carmi Rotary club held a sad meeting on Thursday as they discussed the passing of long time Rotarian Kelly Pyle. Kelly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday of this week.The Rotarians used their weekly meeting to share their memories of Kelly. Every Rotarian that...
A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions
Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois. Under a new law, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) will implement a review process for impacted health care workers. ...
Repairs Coming for U.S. 41 Crossing in Evansville
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on U.S. 41 in Evansville for the repair of a railroad crossing.
The repair will take place in two phases. The first phase will begin Tuesday, Jan. 3. Crews with Railworks will repair the northbound...
Illinois State Police Highlight New 2017 Laws
The new year brings new laws, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like to highlight a few that become effective January 1, 2017. In an effort to protect first responders, Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, requires...
