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MCPD arrests 5/2-5/3

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/02/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested James B. Agnew, age 19, of Mt. Carmel on a violation of offender initiative program warrant out of Wabash County. ...

Righter: Democrat school funding proposal harmful to downstate

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – Numbers from the Illinois State Board of Education show downstate school districts and students would end up on the losing end of an education funding reform plan, to the tune of $120 million. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 231 would direct an...

Shimkus Statement on Dynergy Shutdown of Baldwin & Newton Power Stations

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Houston, Texas-based Dynergy’s decision to shut down multiple central and southern Illinois coal-fired power plants:“The Democrats’ War...

Gov. Rauner Urges Illinois to “Start Seeing Motorcycles”

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Kick-starting the riding season, Gov. Bruce Rauner joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates today to launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. To call attention to the need for all roadway users to be especially vigilant...

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES FROM 11 COUNTIES TO COMPETE FRIDAY IN 2016 SPRING GAMES

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Families, volunteers and spectators will be cheering on men and women, boys and girls – all Special Olympics athletes - as they compete in the largest Area event of the year for Special Olympics Illinois Southeastern/Area 14. The annual Spring Games takes place from...

Hamilton County High sending 37 Seniors to Rend Lake College

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 5, 2016) - Thirty-seven seniors at Hamilton County Senior High School registered for Fall 2016 at Rend Lake College this week as part of College Signing Day on...

One week left to register for RLC’s Leadership Workshop

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 4, 2016) – Professionals in the area have only one week left to register for Rend Lake College’s Leadership Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, May 19. Pre-registration is due by next Friday, May 13.The workshop, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. –...

Shimkus Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winner, Runners-Up

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Effingham, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced today that Megan Hodge, a student of John Gabb who attends St. Anthony High School in Effingham, was selected as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from the Illinois 15th Congressional District.

Seventh Annual RLC Cruise Nights begin Friday

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 4, 2016) – It’s that time again for locals to take the covers off their classic cars for the first of many Cruise Nights this summer. The 7th Annual Cruise Nights will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6.

Andy Acord joins Edward Jones staff in Carmi

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Grant Gee announced today that a second financial advisor, Andy Acord, has joined his office in Carmi.Gee said, "We're very impressed with Andy, and I'm sure my clients will be, too. Edward Jones prides itself on providing the best service...