The Illinois Senate could take action on a measure to require Illinois residents to submit fingerprints to get a Firearm Owners Identification card when lawmakers return this October.
The Carmi Rotary club had three special guests on Thursday as Rotarian Randy Adams brought his three grandchildren to the weekly meeting. This was not just a proud grandpa bringing...
An Oak Street Carmi man is facing new charges following his arrest Wednesday morning. 29 year old Jeffery Goff was stopped by Carmi Police in the McDonalds parking lot and arrested for driving while his license was suspended. In the process, it was also...
The White County Fair gets underway on Monday, August 5th and kicks off with the Queen Pageant set for 7pm at the grandstand. Pageant Director Hannah Sailer says as of now, there are 6 contestants for Little Miss, 3 for Junior Miss and 3...
With extreme heat the lead story in most area newscasts, IDOT says motorists should be on the lookout for buckling pavement on roadways. Blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and buckle resulting in uneven driving surfaces. Precipitation and humidity...
One Williamson County man has been charged, another sentenced and a Mt. Vernon, Illinois man has been sentenced with federal drug offenses.34 year old Adam Walker of Herrin has been charged by indictment with unlawfully possessing more than 50 grams of meth with the...
Carmi American Legion Post 224’s season came to an end last night before the storms rolled through losing to Fairfield by a 9-0 final. Carmi only managed 5 players reaching base through the entire game and finishes the season with an 11-11 mark. Cole...
Carmi Police arrested 35 year old Emily Whetstone of 105 Olive Street Tuesday around a quarter after 3 following a call from neighbor 53 year old David Straw of 107 Olive. Straw signed a complaint for damage to a yard light. Following an investigation...
Due to the all of the information not in yet from the county clerk's office, the budget for the fiscal year is not ready. It should be ready by the August board meeting, along with the tax levy and the prevailing wage ordinance.They are...