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Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Adds Mask Requirement
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30 and requiring residents to wear masks in public.“Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives. By staying home and social distancing, we have kept our infection and death rates...
Downstate Business Owners Among Those Who Say They’ve Had It with Sheltering In Place
A southern Illinois lodge owner is fed up with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
Numerous businesses have been closed since the order was put in place on March 21.
Tab Walker, who owns a fishing lodge near...
Pedestrian Hit Wednesday at Rock Bottom Identified; Deceased
Wednesday just before 11:30am, Carmi Police say they were contacted by White County Dispatch in reference to a vehicle colliding with an individual at Rock Bottom Liquor and Fuel on Main Street. Officers found 78 year old L. Pearl Douthitt had exited the convenience...
CRHPC Clinic Sites Designated as State of Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites
CRHPC Clinic sites in Albion, Carmi, Christopher, Du Quoin, Eldorado, Fairfield, Flora, Johnston City, Mt. Vernon, Sesser, and Shawneetown have been designated as State of Illinois testing sites and will begin performing community testing. Anyone with COVID-19 questions should call CRHPC’s hotline at 1-800-408-7351....
SIC FORENSIC FALCONS’ SEASON CUT SHORT
HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 22, 2020) – Although classes have resumed online and in various remote formats for college students, what hasn’t resumed are extracurricular activities. For the undefeated Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons, this means they were denied the opportunity to compete for a national...
Carmi City Council to Meet via Conference Call Tuesday
The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday (April 28th) at 5:30 PM. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be via conference call. Dial 844-855-4444. When prompted enter Access Code/Pin: 159294. There will be discussion to change the previously approved 8th Street Sanitary Sewer Project...
