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Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol conducted on Friday in Hamilton County.Two DUI arrests were made and seven citations were issued, including one for the driver not having a valid license and one seatbelt violation. ... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested for driving without a license

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

37 year old Kristal McWhirter of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on Webb Street. McWhirter was taken into custody just after 10:30am on a charge of driving on a revoked license. McWhirter was transported to the White... Read More.

Cosmetology Bridal Showcase at SIC July 8

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Model brides, grooms and bridesmaids will fill the Lecture Hall stage at Southeastern Illinois College on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m., but this isn’t your typical bridal show! It’s the sixth annual Cosmetology Showcase.

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU TO HOST FARM INCOME AND INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau members, staff and agri-business professionals are invited to attend the 2016 Farm Income and Innovation Conference, held July 27, 2016 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.The conference, formerly known as the Illinois Farm Bureau Commodities Conference, will feature two... Read More.

SIC Dual Credit Students Receive Dual Degrees

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Halley Olveda of Cave in Rock graduated from Southeastern Illinois College with her Associate in Science degree all while earning her high school diploma at the same time. Just a... Read More.

Bicentennial Celebration; Fireworks to highlight Independence Day Festivities in Carmi

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Independence Day holiday will bring much activity to Carmi. The City of Carmi is hosting a Bicentennial Celebration at Burrell’s Woods on July 4th. Food vendors will be available beginning around 1pm. At 4pm, The Bradshaw’s will perform. At 5:30pm A Band Called... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING BIPARTISAN GMO LABELING LEGISLATION

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the bipartisan Roberts-Stabenow GMO food labeling bill.“More than 90 percent of the corn and soybeans produced in Illinois are genetically modified, a scientifically safe process that has allowed Illinois... Read More.