Fourth of July Fireworks in Crossville Saturday Night
There will be Fourth of July Fireworks in Crossville at 9:00 pm. Saturday at Tiger Field...Please social distance.
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REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER PLANS AUGUST REOPENING
INA, Ill. (July 1, 2020) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center plans to reopen in August following a brief hiatus.The Children’s Center closed in May to align operations with Illinois’ phased reopening plan. As more restrictions are being lifted, the RLCF Children’s...
Construction Suspended Where Possible for July 4
Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Fourth of July holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will...
Southeastern Ready to Welcome Students Back for Fall
HARRISBURG, Ill. (July 1, 2019) - Southeastern Illinois College released its Fall reopening plan to all its employees this week, and will post the plan on the College website in July at least a month before the start of school.Administrators say that...
Keep Your Independence This July Fourth and Drive Sober
Law enforcement to step up traffic safety enforcement
SPRINGFIELD – With the Fourth of July just around the corner, law enforcement throughout the state are taking part in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The stepped-up...
Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1
Measures include tougher penalties for injuries caused by texting and driving
Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect July 1 which establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while...
Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night
The Carmi City Council will hold the first of their two regular monthly meetings this Tuesday, July 7th at 5:30 P.M. at City Council Chambers, located at 225 East Main Street.On the agenda will be the re-appointments of Rick Absher and Lloyd Stills to...
5th White County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Wednesday
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 of a White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 20’s, is doing well and in isolation. This is the fifth confirmed positive of COVID-19 in...
Summary Judgement Expected Thursday in Bailey Vs. Governor Pritzker
Summary judgment is expected Thursday in the case state Rep. Darren Bailey has against Gov. J.B. Pritkzer, challenging the governor’s executive authority to issue consecutive emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s just days after a federal judge remanded the case back to state...
FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX
Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in
Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 men have been federally charged for attempting to
engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation...
