Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 19

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street December 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve December 5, 2017,... Read More.

Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide: 3 Ways to ‘Give Something That Means Something’ This Holiday Season

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

After responding to a string of historic disasters, the American Red Cross is appealing to the public to “Give Something That Means Something” this holiday season. Throughout the Holiday Giving Season, donors can help bring hope and... Read More.

Alumnus of the Year Kelley, others honored at RLC Foundation Annual Dinner

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

It was a night of celebration and merriment at the 2017 Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner with numerous surprise awards and announcements, starting with the 2017 Alumnus of the Year. The Annual Dinner was held Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Mt. Vernon Hotel... Read More.

Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by two southern Illinois manufacturing facilities today, noting the singular achievements of an oil spill equipment maker in Fairfield and a group of Ridgway artisans crafting baseball bats swung by major-leaguers.“Yours is a great story,” Rauner said... Read More.

Gov. Rauner attends roundtable at Big Prairie Farms in Carmi

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner met today with farmers at a southern Illinois roundtable to learn more about efforts to thwart nutrient loss and advanced agriculture production and management, and to hear about the effects of policy decisions on agri-business.

Rep. Reis makes stop at Norris City Memorial Library

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured l-r are Joe Skaggs, Representative Reis, Denise Karns and Alice Sutton Illinois State Representative David Reis recently had the pleasure of receiving a tour of the Norris City Library. Acting Director Denise... Read More.

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Illinois State Police District 19 holds annual charity auction

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to announce the results of the 16 th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Tuesday, December 12th.Retired District 19 Troopers and current staff, along with local businesses and... Read More.

Shimkus Speaks at House-Senate Tax Conference

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Following lunch at the White House with President Donald Trump today, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) and members of the House-Senate Conference Committee held an open meeting to discuss reconciling the House and Senate versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Carmi man arrested on battery, drug, and weapon charges Tuesday

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 40 year old Donald Davis of Carmi following a 911 call about a domestic battery in progress at his residence on Saunders Avenue Tuesday morning. Davis was arrested at 8:44 am and... Read More.

Grayville Police conduct sweep of high school with area K-9’s

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, the Grayville Police Department, along with K-9 units from the Edwards County Sheriff Department, Mt. Carmel Police Department, Carmi Police Department and Robinson Police Department conducted a detail at Grayville High School.During the detail, the K-9’s were used to conduct a sweep... Read More.