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Grayville Lions Club to Host Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday
Grayville, IL -- Grayville Lions Club will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, February 24th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grayville First Christian Church.Those who come to give blood, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card... Read More.
Severin Opposes Pritzker’s Signature on Police and Crime Bill, Says Work Needed to Improve Law
BENTON – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of HB 3653 on Monday.“The changes contained in this massive law of sweeping criminal justice reforms is full of double definitions of important terms,... Read More.
Sen. Bailey Statement on Signing of HB3653
State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signing HB3653.
“This is a dangerous new law that will make our communities less safe, it’s that simple. I had hoped Governor Pritzker would listen to the voices of... Read More.
Rep. Niemerg Angry Gov. Pritzker Signed “Police Bill” that Puts Dangerous Criminals Back on the Streets: Will Fight for Clean-Up Legislation with Law Enforcement
TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is angry that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law today House Bill 3653 that mandates body cameras for all of Illinois law enforcement; removes cash bail requirements that will put criminals back on the streets, and allows for “anonymous”... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 9 New COVID-19 Cases Monday
The Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. The Egyptian Health Department was notified, Monday, of... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases February 19-21
Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 February 19-21. The individuals include: 1 male in his 20’s
1 female in her 60’s To date:There have been 756 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
17 people who... Read More.
Grayville City Council Held a Public Hearing and Regular Session Meeting Monday Night
Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC News The Grayville City Council held a public hearing ahead of Monday night’s regular session meeting. The item up for discussion was the Amendment to Ordinance 908 Chapter 153, zoning for small animal and pet crematorium. During the hearing,... Read More.
CWC School Board Met Monday Night
The Carmi-White County School Board met last night instead of February 16th as previously scheduled due to the bad weather. Superintendent Brad Lee discussed the curriculum process as the Illinois State Board of Education adopted new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards. He stressed that... Read More.
FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital weekly updates are used to keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project. As the weather brings some snow and ice to our area we aren’t seeing as much work on the outside, however, the... Read More.
