Local News
Norris City Village Board November 2nd Meeting Moved to November 10th
The Norris City Village Board meeting scheduled for November 2nd has been postponed until November 10th at the Lion's Club Building, 100 East Main Street in Norris City, at 7:00 p.m.
Grayville City Council to Hold Special Police Committee Meeting Followed by Regular Council Meeting Monday
The City of Grayville will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 2nd.First, there will be a police committee meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss in executive session the purchase or leas of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings...
Carmi City Council to Meet Monday
Carmi City Council will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at 225 East Main Street. Per Governor Pritzker's Order, a mask will be required as well as social distancing.On the agenda will be consideration,...
State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Test and Inspect Your Smoke Alarms”
Daylight saving time a reminder to test, check expiration and change batteries in smoke alarms or replace broken alarms
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check expirations dates and replace the batteries in their smoke...
Area Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Information
Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights...
Egyptian Health Department Notified of Two Saline County Deaths; 29 COVID Cases Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified of two Saline 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 on Thursday of 29...
Carmi Chamber Holds 76th Annual Dinner; First Ever Virtual Event
The year 2020 continued its trek into unchartered territory Thursday evening as the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s 76th annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner was held. This one, the first ever pre-recorded version, was put together in the days ahead of its release Thursday evening. Members...
Hamilton County Health Department Reports Three New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of three additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a female in her teens
a female in her 20’s
a female in her 40’s To date: There have been 152 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in...