Local News

ATV stolen from Crossville recovered in Wayne County

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A four wheeler reported stolen in Crossville has been recovered according to a press release from Sheriff Doug Maier.Clint Spencer reported the theft on July 4th, 2016. The ATV was found abandoned in rural Wayne County. According to Maier, it had been painted a...

Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced to Illinois Department of Correction custody on Monday in White County Circuit Court according to States Attorney Denton Aud.37 year old Tonya Moss of Norris City was sentenced to eight years...

Shimkus: Why I’m celebrating this Tax Day

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

President Reagan famously quipped that Republicans act like every day is the Fourth of July, and Democrats act like every day is Tax Day. Well this Tax Day every American — Republican, Democrat, or otherwise — has...

NCOE Golf Scramble to honor Frank Blackman May 5th

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The annual NCOE golf scramble will be held again this year at the Carmi County Club on the morning of May 5th. The scramble will begin at 8:00 a.m. This year the event will honor Mr. Frank Blackman,...

Nine WCHS seniors become Warriors

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Nine Wayne City seniors became Rend Lake College Warriors on Monday during College Signing Days. RLC advisors met with the students to pass along important information, answer questions, and enroll students into summer and fall classes.Registration for Summer and Fall 2018 classes at RLC is...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

April 16, 2:00 p.m. – Softball vs. John A. Logan. The Lady Falcons will play a double header against John A. Logan College. April 17, 3:00 p.m. – Baseball vs. Rend...

Tickets For Grandstand Summer Concert Series To Go On Sale Saturday Via Ticketmaster

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

This weekend marks your first chance to purchase tickets to central Illinois’ most anticipated summer concert series. Tickets to all of the announced Illinois State Fair Grandstand concerts will go on sale Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. For those who prefer to...

Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is investigating a multi-state cluster of E. coli infections linked to chopped romaine lettuce.Information collected to...

IDOT, ISP Urge Motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’

Monday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The first hint of warm, spring weather is here and motorcycle riders are looking to rev up and hit the open road. To ensure rider safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding motorcyclists to “Ride Smart” before rolling out...

April is National Occupational Therapy Month at Wabash Christian

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

April is National Occupational Therapy Month! We have so many reasons to EDUCATE and CELEBRATE this month at Wabash Christian Village and Wabash Christian Therapy!First,...