Springerton man arrested on multiple charges after gasoline theft

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

At 2:39 am Wednesday, Carmi Police responded to a call from Huck’s about a man driving off without paying for $42.05 in fuel. Officers were given a complete description of the man and his truck and was told he was travelling east on Oak... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs Conor’s Law

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 2185, known as Conor’s Law, legislation that increases public safety by requiring law enforcement to develop policies regarding the response and care for intoxicated young people after an arrest, including attempts to contact a responsible... Read More.

Temporary Closure of River Road and the Spillway at Rend Lake

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the closure of the downstream portion of the Rend Lake Spillway and River Road, located west of the main dam, during the period of September 26 thru October 13, 2017. This 2-week closure,... Read More.

Carmi Police make underage drinking arrest

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Lonnie Duvall of Carmi Wednesday morning for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Duvall was taken into custody at 12:47 am and was released from the White County... Read More.

INCREASED ATTENDANCE AT THE 2017 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Wonderful weather and a great grandstand lineup were large contributors to a successful 2017 Du Quoin State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is proud to announce that preliminary estimates indicate that attendance at the 2017 fair increased by 3.5-percent as compared to 2016."Each... Read More.

WVC Offering Food Handlers Class

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Handlers class, RST 1601, taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Health.As of July 1, 2014, the State of Illinois now requires anyone working in... Read More.

Reis Leads Call for Governor to Veto HB 40

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is calling on his constituents to join him in forcefully urging Governor Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would vastly... Read More.

Three sentenced in Hamilton County Court

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court last week, 43 year old Edward Lambert of Lenzburg, IL and 35 year old Jennifer Holdren of Waterloo, IL each pled... Read More.

White County HCE makes donation to 4-H

Tuesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

Mary Bingman, Treasurer of the White County HCE, presents Amy McCarty, Extension Program Coordinator/4-H from the University of Illinois Extension a donation to be used towards awards at the upcoming Evening of Excellence.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office to hold merit testing

Tuesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Merit Board must keep a valid list of applicants and will be testing for Correctional Officers, Telecommunication Officers and Deputies. Application packets may be picked up at any time at the Saline County Sheriff's Office. 1 North Main St, Harrisburg, IL.Applications... Read More.