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HARRISBURG RESIDENTS SELECTED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Doug and Stacy Cottom of Harrisburg have received the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. They were honored at a reception on June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Lifetime Service... Read More.

Carmi Chamber to Hold Ribbon Cutting for First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting for First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, located at 116 W Main in Carmi, on June 22, 2016 at 10:30 am. Following the Ribbon Cutting, the bank will hold a Customer Appreciation Event from 11am... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.51 year old Stephanie Davis-Campbell received a two year term in Department of Corrections custody on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. In... Read More.

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Carmi Police investigate thefts, make domestic battery arrest

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of a stolen bicycle on Wednesday. Just before 4pm, Donita Smock told officers that someone had taken a boys Mongoose bike from her yard at 911 Stewart Street sometime Tuesday or Wednesday.The bike was registered with the... Read More.

Overall Job Growth Still Lags National Average as Illinoisans Leave Labor Force

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in May decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,500 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

$45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online from Illinois Treasurer

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Collectible coins, gold jewelry and sterling dinnerware are some of the 11,600 unclaimed property items worth $45,000 to be auctioned online June 20-24."Our unclaimed property team works hard to return valuables to their rightful owners," Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. "If the property goes... Read More.

Bicentennial Celebration; Fireworks to highlight Independence Day Festivities in Carmi

Friday, June 17 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.

Master Showmanship Contest at Illinois State Fair set for August 12

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Master Showmanship Contest at the Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 12 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior Livestock Barn.Each year the Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have excelled at showing three species of livestock: sheep,... Read More.

Former CWCHS Academic and Athletic Standout Finds Success with BWX Technologies

Thursday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The chemistry between the Four Horsemen of the 1998-1999 CWCHS basketball team that advanced to the state tournament was undeniable. Chemistry and Engineering has taken at least one of the horsemen much further. Matt Hines spoke with the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday... Read More.

Kathy Evans, RLC Title III Curriculum Specialist, completes Chair Academy

Thursday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College now has five graduates of the Chair Academy for Leadership and Development as Kathy Evans, Title III Curriculum Specialist, completed the program earlier this month.The Chair Academy, a department of Mesa Community College and the Maricopa County Community College District,... Read More.