Current Weather

190_night
58°
Cloudy

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

by
Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home.“I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and freedom and represented... Read More.

RLC Student Art Show winners announced

by
The annual Rend Lake College Student Art Show was held last Thursday, March 22, in the Theatre Lobby. This year's judge was Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center in Mt. Vernon, who has visited campus this semester for a pottery demonstration in... Read More.

Gov. Rauner, State of Illinois honor trailblazing women

by
Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce today hosted “A Celebration of Trailblazing Women,” honoring the accomplishments of five Peoria-area women in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was held as part of... Read More.
https://iprb.org/
 

Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

by
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2018Feb. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.6%4.9%-1.3Carbondale-Marion4.3%5.4%-1.1Champaign-Urbana3.7%4.9%-1.2Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.3%5.3% 0.0Danville5.6%7.2%-1.6Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL4.4%5.5%-1.1Decatur4.9%6.3%-1.4Elgin4.6%6.0%-1.4Kankakee5.1%6.6%-1.5Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI4.3%5.5%-1.2Peoria5.0%6.8%-1.8Rockford4.9%9.2%-4.3Springfield4.0%5.0%-1.0St. Louis (IL-Section)4.1%5.2%-1.1Illinois Statewide5.0%5.6%-0.6* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in February in 13 of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau... Read More.

Arrest made in Saline County burglaries

by
A Saline County resident is in custody following an investigation into two recent burglaries, that occurred at two county locations in the past week.The first burglary occurred on March 19th at a residence, located at 875 College Road Eldorado. Several firearms were taken from the residence.... Read More.

MCPD arrest reports 3/25 – 3/28

by
The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.03/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  Wilkinson... Read More.
https://goldhillautoparts.com/
 

Mt. Vernon Festival Fun Night May 12th

by
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is hosting a Festival Fun Night at the American Legion on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased from the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau,... Read More.
http://www.nancyjwintercpa.com/
 

Carmi man arrested on IDOC warrant Tuesday

by
Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Ricky Rush Tuesday night at his residence on Shipley Street on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant.Rush was taken into custody at 10:15 pm and transported to the White County Jail.  He was being held with bond.
First Previous103710381039104010411042104310441045Next Last