Local News
McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tonight
The City of McLeansboro will hold their regular meeting tonight at 6:00 PM. DUE TO COVID 19 MITIGATIONS IMPOSED BY THE GOVERNOR, THIS MEETING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE MEETING VIA TELEPHONE:CALL: 978-990-5120 ACCESS CODE: 4190766.... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases December 4th – 7th
Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 16 additional positive cases of COVID-19 December 4th – 7th. The individuals include… 1 female child
3 male children
1 male in his teens
1 male in his 20’s
2 females in their 30’s
1 male in... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases Monday
Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Monday, of 42 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (21)1 female in her teens
2 females in their 20’s
1 male in his 20’s
1 female in her... Read More.
SIC to Hold Fall 2020 Textbook Buyback & Rental Return December 14-18
SIC will hold its official Fall 2020 Textbook Buyback & Rental Return at the SIC Bookstore located on the Harrisburg campus, Monday, Dec. 14- Friday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Students are encouraged to bring... Read More.
CPD Receives Report of Burglary Friday; Makes DUI Arrest Saturday
Michael S. Allen of Carmi reported to Carmi Police Friday morning that overnight Thursday, December 3rd, someone entered his truck while it was parked in his driveway on Second Street and stole $40 cash. 21 year old Tylor E. Taylor of Carmi was arrested by... Read More.
Patriot Riders’ Donate Toys and a Check for Annual Cops and Kids Christmas Program
Patriot Riders of America, Inc. Illinois Chapter 1 donated toys along with a $200 check to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 249’s annual Cops and Kids Christmas program. Due to COVID-19 and its hardship... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths Saturday; 36 Cases Over the Weekend
Egyptian Health Department was notified, Saturday, of two White County Residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend... Read More.
Online Food Service Certification/Recertification Class to be Offered by SIC Saturday, December 12th
A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class (FOS 112 D) will be hosted online by SIC, Saturday, December 12th. The class is worth .5 credit, and tuition is $53 with a $59 fee. A picture I.D. will be required to take the certification exam. To register,... Read More.
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY OF CARE
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Fairfield Memorial Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 17th during ICAHN’s Annual Conference via Zoom. As part of... Read More.