Reservations required by Friday for Carmi Chamber of Commerce dinner October 3
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host their 72nd Annual Dinner Monday evening, October 3 at the First Christian Church.... Read More.
Local News
MCPD arrest report 9/14-9/17
The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On 09/14/2016, the Mt. Carmel Police Department responded to Family Dollar reference a possible shoplifter. MCPD Officer's arrived on scene and placed... Read More.
Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation... Read More.
Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend
Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Misty Escoto Aponite of Carmi on a White County body attachment warrant after a traffic stop in the Walmart parking lot. Aponite was taken into custody at 10:33 am Sunday and taken to the White County Jail. She... Read More.
The Rec at RLC bringing back Winter Hitting League
Back by popular demand, the Winter Hitting League is returning to The Rec at Rend Lake College this December to help baseball athletes improve in the off-season.This year, the league will feature two age divisions: an 8 to 10-year-old division and an... Read More.
ISP District 19 to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced District 19 Troopers will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, Saline, and Gallatin Counties during the latter part of September.OREPs allow the ISP to target an area with saturation patrols... Read More.
LEAP Alert issued for missing Edwardsville children
If you have any information please CALL Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-4433 or 911Victim:... Read More.
One-Room School holds Open House after upgrades
Twenty years in the making. It was September, 1996, when the One-Room School, Inc. completed its relocation of the former Rudolph School to its permanent location on East Robinson Street in Carmi. The Trustees of... Read More.
