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IDFPR Announces Approval of Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process
Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Approves Tiebreaker Rules; Dispensary Licenses to be Issued in Coming Weeks
Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Nutrition Benefits Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Households Can Receive $342 in SNAP Funds per Eligible Student
IEMA Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages
More than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday storms
Rep. Bailey Helps Promote New Free Mobile App for Sportsmen and Women: Download ‘Outdoor Illinois’ Beginning Today
Louisville, IL – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is assisting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) get the word out about the new mobile app for outdoorsmen and women called Outdoor Illinois. Launched today by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), the app is...
Two White County Residents Latest CoViD Positive Cases According to Egyptian Health Department
Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 12, 2020, of two White County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: White County
o a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation
o a male, in his 70’s, hospitalized
McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday With a Busy Agenda
The Mcleansboro City Council met last night at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Mayor Dick Dietz swore in James Morris as Fire Chief, praising him and the Fire Department for the outstanding work they do.Approved was a pay...
White County Will Vote on Public Safety Tax for Second Time Since 2018 this November
In 2018, a Public Safety Tax Referendum failed to pass. It would’ve added a half percent sales tax. At the August 11th White County Board meeting, members voted unanimously to allow voters a chance to reconsider, this time with a full one percent added...
The Print Shop in Carmi to Host Bulldog Bash Friday, August 28th
No football season will not stop The Print Shop in Carmi from celebrating the upcoming Bulldog school year with their annual Bulldog Bash, Friday, August 28th. They will have food from Local Yokel’s BBQ, Rosie Jean’s Sweet Tea & Jesus, and entertainment from Luke...
