Local News

Illinois Department on Aging recognizes Healthy Aging Month

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The fast-growing older adult population in Illinois and throughout the nation shines an even brighter light on the importance of healthy living and healthy aging. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) recognizes the unique role healthy living plays in improving the physical, mental, social...

Illinois State Police to promote Rail Safety Enforcement

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Illinois Rail Safety Week, September 11 – 17, 2016. During 2015, there were 140 railroadgrade crossing collisions involving motor vehicles,...

Ribbon Cutting for Wild Imaginations Boutique

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting for Wild Imaginations Boutique, located at 209 E Main in Carmi, on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 9:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend.Wild Imaginations Boutique offers a variety of clothing, home décor...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Sept. 10 at noon –SIC Falcon Baseball first home game on Falcon field facing a showcase team from the Southern Illinois Fall League.Sept. 13, 2 p.m. – SIC Baseball Falcons face John A....

Carmi City Council votes to raise water rates, adds meter charge

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council on Tuesday, and concluded business much quicker than the last meeting for August.A public hearing on the new TIF district for Main Street and East Carmi will be held on October 4 just before the scheduled Council meeting that evening.The...

Norris City Village Board receives good financial report

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Kent Armstrong of Botsch and Associates CPA's presented the annual audit report. He said there were no problems with the audit and the Village is in very sound financial condition. There was a balance of $966,846 cash on hand. All the major funds showed...

USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that additional funding will be made available to assist more than 1,900 approved applicants who are awaiting farm operating loans. The funds, which were reprogrammed by FSA with the...

SCI-AHEC donates to RLC, local high school dual credit programs

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students and local high schoolers are receiving new supplies this year, thanks to a generous donation from the South Central Illinois Area Health Education Center (SCI-AHEC).Kelli Stover, Director of SCI-AHEC, donated approximately $2,200 worth of supplies on behalf of...

Hamilton County Chamber Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber invites you to a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting at Tom’s Priced Right Foods in McLeansboro on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 5 p.m.Everyone is welcome to attend. Please...

Vendor Fair calling for participants at RLC’s Warrior Fest

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is looking for merchants and artists to sell unique and distinctive items at the third annual Warrior Fest, set for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, on the Ina campus.The vendor and craft fair will be held...