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Governor Applauds Launch of State Fair Foundation

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, on Agricultural Day at the Illinois State Fair, applauded the launch of a new not-for-profit, Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation, to emphasize capital improvements at the Springfield and Du Quoin fairgrounds.“The State Fair is the best place for Illinois...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas art show is on display from now - 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. A...

Carmi Police make DUI arrest Monday afternoon

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made a DUI arrest Monday afternoon following a traffic stop at Huck’s. 61 year old Daniel Van Ward of Carmi was stopped at 2pm in the parking lot of the store after officers noticed him driving on Oak Street.Ward was placed into...

RLC Concert Band, Choir calling for local musicians

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Two Rend Lake College music ensembles are calling for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Concert Band and Concert Choir are tuition free and registering now.Concert Choir (MUSI 1159), under the direction of Sara Alstat, RLC Music...

CWC School Board holds August meeting as school year begins

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved the concussion compliance return-to-play protocol and return-to-learn protocol as required by the state. They approved a concussion oversight team at last month's meeting.In the Superintendent's report, Brad Lee said that again this year, Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel will furnish...

Reservations for the 72nd Annual Carmi Chamber Dinner Needed

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host their 72nd Annual Dinner Monday evening, October 3 at the First Christian Church. The event will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m.This year’s event will once again...

Carmi Police arrest man on drug charges, disorderly conduct after 9-1-1 call

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, Carmi Police officers arrested 34 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi after a 911 call was received saying that Stephens had kicked in the door of an apartment on Main Cross...

White County 9-1-1 Board meeting agenda – Monday August 15

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 AGENDA White County Courthouse ***SPECIAL MEETING*** Monday, August 15th, 2016 6:00 p.m.1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Visitors and Communications Hamilton County 911 – Wireless Agreement 4) Other Business / Updates ...

AG TOURS AT THE STATE FAIR PROVIDE A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair is well underway and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with BRANDT, is excited to again offer fairgoers the popular attraction, Ag Tours. These exciting tours give fairgoers the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at Illinois agriculture...

SIC President’s and Vice President’s Lists for Summer Semester

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during...