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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Investments in Illinois

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Scherrie V. Giamanco today announced that up to 15,000 acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Illinois for critical wildlife and water quality efforts.“Over the past...

Grayville City Council agenda for Tuesday, December 27

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or...

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 27th, in observance...

Department of Human Services and Department of Commerce Announce Opportunities for SNAP Pilot Program

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced openings are still available for the Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized Training, and Career Planning (EPIC) pilot program. This new pilot program is designed to provide...

Carmi Police arrest Norris City man; investigate car seat theft

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested a Norris City man early Thursday morning following a traffic stop.38 year old Kevin Hosman was stopped at 1:12 am at the intersection of Route 1 and County Road 1350...

Omaha woman hit by car in Walmart parking lot Wednesday

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

At 1:13 pm Wednesday, Carmi Police investigated an accident in the Walmart parking lot that sent an Omaha woman to the hospital.According to the crash report, Margie Mobley was walking in the lot when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Cleon Hudson...

FMH presents December Employee of the Month

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Sara Reid, RN (right) being presented the December Employee of the Month...

Gov. Rauner announces over $1 Million in Recreational Trail Grants

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced $1,019,200 in grant funding for multi-purpose recreational trail projects that will create or improve trails in six Illinois counties. Funding for the projects is supported by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program. “Our trails showcase all the beauty...

Repurpose Your Christmas Tree for Another Life of Service.

Wednesday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking to repurpose your live Christmas trees. All donated trees will be bundled together to create underwater fish structures. By bundling the trees and weighting them down in the water they will serve a...