The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help in developing a plan that will determine the best use of the state’s rest areas. An online survey, accessible at
Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois communities at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau annual meeting and awards luncheon. This year’s theme was The Power of Tourism.“As the third largest employer in...
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will host the annual Fall Health & Book Fair on Thursday, October 12th from 7am – 10am.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths featuring health and wellness information...
The White County Historical Society will have three of their museums open on Saturday October 14. The public is invited to visit all three.The L. Haas Store will be open from 9:00 am until noon. The Robinson-Stewart House will be open from 11:00 to...
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to present the Community Theatre production, “LAST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS” in three performances in the Brubeck Theatre with 7:30 p.m. performances on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 and a...
Rides Mass Transit District, the public transportation provider in White County, will be hosting a public hearing Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. This will afford an opportunity for individuals, interested persons or...
State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding Satellite Office Hours at McCoy Memorial Library on Wednesday October 18th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Rep. Severin’s staff will be on hand to take your opinions and assist you with...
In Edwards County Court on Friday, 27 year old Nathan Ellison of West Salem was convicted in absentia of a charge of failure to register as a sex offender after he failed to appear in court.Judge...
In White County Court on Tuesday afternoon, 74 year old Jack Lamont of Carmi entered an open plea of guilty on a charge of theft, stemming from an investigation by the Illinois State Police regarding...
The White County Board met Tuesday night for their regular October meeting at the White County Courthouse. Before the meeting, a budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget was held. Board Chairman David Dosher read the summary figures for the budget that trimmed...