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Refunds available for Gregg Allman concert at Illinois State Fair; Three Doors Down to perform instead

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gregg Allman, who was slated to perform on Sunday, August 21, as a co-headlining act with ZZ Top, has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair citing serious health issues that require doctor’s care. To enhance this final night concert, fair officials have...

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Aug. 9, 2016, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Board approves tentative Fiscal Year 2017 budget The board approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2017. As required by law, the budget will be available for public inspection for 30 days, and a public hearing on the budget will be held at...

Sheriff’s Department makes failure to appear arrest

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

57 year old Vernon Charles Holt was arrested at his Carmi residence Monday morning on a White County failure to appear warrant on a charge of DUI. Holt was taken into custody without incident at 10 am, and transported to the White County Jail. ...

White County Board hears presentation on new insurance options at August meeting

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their August meeting and after approving last month’s meeting minutes received an update from County engineer Brian Ray, who said that patching on the Centerville blacktop will begin today, and weather permitting, the resurfacing project should...

Kiwanis Hears from White County CEO Facilitator

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Story/Recap courtesy of Kiwanis member Kati SturgalKiwanis had a very special guest this last Thursday at their weekly Kiwanis meeting. Carmi native, Tracy Orr, is stepping into new territory, leading White Countys new CEO Program for highschool senior students. CEO stands for Creating Entrepreneurial...

Citizens National Bank of Albion Keeping OCC Students Connected

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College students will start the new year off with one of the latest technologies. Citizens National Bank of Albion is providing this technology through new quick charge stations so students can power up...

IDoA hosts Senior Day during the Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 15th, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a variety of activities for seniors, their families and friends during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair. Events hosted by IDoA will be held in the air-conditioned Illinois Building located near...

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency adds memorial to Purple Heart recipients

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new memorial to recipients of the Purple Heart medal opened Sunday in the collection of military monuments operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The official dedication took place on...

Danny Wade to speak at the next Hope Center “Feed The Family”

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Hope Center’s next “Feed the Family” will be August 20th. This month will mark the 136th consecutive month of passing out food at the Hope Center. The Hope Center will also have a very special guest speaker this month coming from Memphis TN, Vietnam...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas art show is on display 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 reception...