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Winter and Pets: Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips for Our Furry Friends

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Winter is hard on everyone with its freezing temperatures, snow and ice. The chilly weather can also be difficult for our pets and the American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help ensure their pet’s safety when cold weather hits...

Rauner calls on Democratic legislators to withdraw lawsuit seeking paychecks

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today called on Democratic legislators to put taxpayers and critical human services ahead of their own personal gain by withdrawing their lawsuit seeking paychecks and join him in pushing for a balanced budget with reforms.“This lawsuit is a...

Illinois Department of Labor Moves Registrations to Online Format

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced that it has updated the Day and Temporary Labor Services Agency Application, which is its latest technical upgrade. These improvements add to the Rauner Administration’s efforts to modernize technology within state government so services are streamlined...

McCarter: Extended unemployment benefits for Granite City Steel shortchanges workers and U.I. Trust Fund

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Senate Bill 1941, approved by the General Assembly on the final day of the fall Veto Session, is a poor response to the plight of unemployed Granite City Steel workers and abuses the principles behind the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, according to State Sen....

Desper sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

30 year old Dylan Gene Desper of Carmi pled guilty to one count of residential burglary in White County Court on Monday in a case investigated by the Carmi Police Department. According to States Attorney Denton...

RLC Foundation Annual Dinner takes “celebrating success” to new levels

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Foundation celebrated success in many different ways during the Annual Dinner Thursday night at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. With the honoring of the Alumnus of the Year, four outstanding donors, and a special student, the evening was full...

Shawnee National Forest annual notice of seasonal closures

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Winter is on its way, temperatures are cooling, and Shawnee National Forest is closing some of its recreation sites and roads for the season.Campgrounds closing December 15 include Red Bud Campground at Bell Smith Springs, Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow, Pine Hills and...

Local students named as Illinois State Scholars

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

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First prison sentence in Matz burglary case handed down Monday

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

The first prison sentence in relation to the burglary of the Hank and Donna Matz residence in August was handed down in White County Court Monday. 42 year old Mark S. Keller of Carmi was sentenced...

Carmi PD, Sheriff’s Dept. to hold training exercise Wednesday at Lincoln Attendance Center

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter announced this morning that his department along with the White County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a mock “active assailant” scenario at Lincoln Attendance Center on Wednesday, December 7th beginning around 2:45 pm.No children will be present at the...