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Sen. Righter reminds constituents around Fairfield of office hours

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield, IL – 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...

Mt. Carmel Police Reports for 04/13/2016‏

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/12/2016 at approximately 1347 hours, Mt. Carmel Police responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of 3rd Street and Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, MCPD Officer's were told that a 1994 Ford Mustang was traveling W/B on 3rd when it was struck by a...

Norris City Lions hosting Blood Drive April 21

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Lions Club will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 21 at the Norris City Lion’s Den from 2-6pm.You can schedule an appointment to give blood by calling 618-383-4532, or by using the Blood Donor App available...

Girl Scouts plan 19 Day Camps throughout southern Illinois All girls, Girl Scouts and Non-Girl Scouts Welcome to Attend

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is hosting 19 Day Camps across southern Illinois this summer. Below are Day Camps scheduled, registration information and costs. In addition, Girl Scouts need volunteers to help run these day camps for girls. If interested in volunteering or...

Two sentences for theft cases handed down Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Two sentences were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.25 year old Charley Buchanan will serve 18 months in Illinois Department of Corrections custody and be...

Carmi woman arrested for DUI, illegal firearm offenses Wednesday night

Thursday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 51 year old Stephanie Davis Campbell of Carmi on Wednesday night following a traffic stop on a list of charges.

Carmi police investigating car window broken by BB gun

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of a vehicle window broken Tuesday afternoon on Sycamore Street. The damage appears to have been caused by a BB gun.At 9:49pm Tuesday night, 36 year...

Peabody, largest US coal miner, seeks bankruptcy protection

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

NEW YORK (AP) - Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal miner, is seeking bankruptcy protection.The St. Louis based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.The company says all mines and offices...

Upcoming events at SIC‏

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Kentucky man fatally shot by officers in Benton

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

BENTON, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police say a Kentucky man who led officers on a high-speed chase was fatally shot by police in southern Illinois after he fired several shots.The Franklin County Sheriff's Department received a report of a residential burglary Tuesday afternoon....