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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECEIVES ACCREDITATION WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced today the ISP was awarded with re-accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). CALEA accreditation is a highly prized recognition throughout the law enforcement community and ensures the agency continues to serve... Read More.

IDPH National Immunization Awareness Month

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which includes making sure they have all their needed immunizations. And while immunization is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from serious diseases, during National Immunization... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminder notices to Illinois drivers.To offset the cost of the mailings, White is drafting legislation allowing his office to offer advertising space on the mailings. In addition,... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau to hold informational meeting on changes to farmland tax assessment

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Are you wondering why your White County farmland taxes are higher this year? Are you having trouble understanding the complicated formula used to calculate your farmland assessments?The White County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the Illinois Farm Bureau, is hosting an informational program, titled... Read More.

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents... Read More.

Sen. Righter reminds constituents in and around Wayne County of office hours

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am to noon.

Back to School Bash at Mt. Vernon Broadway Market Friday and Saturday

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

This Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th, the Broadway Market in Downtown Mt. Vernon will be having a Back to School Bash. On Friday, the event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. at Friday’s Food and Art. Saturday’s event will... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC August 8-21

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas art show will be on display from August 8- September 9 in Southeastern Illinois College’s George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Art Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. when SIC is in session.... Read More.

White County Fair Previewed at Kiwanis by Jc Tinsley

Friday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

Story/photo courtesy of Toby BrownWhen it comes to longevity, there’s only one event in Carmi that holds bragging rights over Kiwanis Corn Day.And that one event – the White County Fair – was the subject of the Kiwanis Club program on Thursday.

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Carmi Rotary looking for new members at Thursday’s meeting

Friday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held a short meeting on Thursday, first discussing the need for new members. To that end, club members offered up several names as potential members. The club will be actively looking for new folks to join, and there will be... Read More.