CRSL to hold All-Star tryouts

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Softball All Star/Travel Team Tryout Information for: 8U Girls 10U Girls 12U Girls We will be holding tryouts for these age groups on the following dates/time. 8U - Head Coach Ashley Taylor Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6pm Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 9am 10U - Head Coach Jeremy... Read More.

Health And Safety Tips For The Eclipse

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible across the entire U.S. The last total solar eclipse seen coast to coast in the U.S. was in 1918. Starting shortly before noon and lasting until 2:45 p.m. central... Read More.

Springerton man pleads guilty in White County Court Thursday

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Thursday, 41 year old Dustin Pierce of Springerton was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of driving on a revoked license according to States Attorney... Read More.

Randolph County to Host Start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial announced today that Kaskaskia Island has been selected as the site to begin the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration. Events are being planned for... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor responds to Ohio State Fair incident

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

In light of yesterday's tragic incident at the Ohio State Fair, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is suspending the operation of all rides similar to KMG’s Fire Ball until further notice. “With many festivals and county fairs occurring across the State, including the upcoming... Read More.

Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaJune 2017June 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.4%5.3%-0.9Carbondale-Marion5.2%5.8%-0.6

Gov. Rauner signs HB 643, freezing legislative per diems

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 643, which freezes legislative per diems at their existing levels. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers of both parties, protects taxpayers and is fiscally responsible for Illinois.Gov. Rauner said at the signing, “I... Read More.

First Lady launches Illinois Family Connects

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

First Lady Diana Rauner today celebrated the launch of the Illinois Family Connects pilot program, a universal newborn support system. It is a home visiting program administered by the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in cooperation with OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center... Read More.

Kiwanis Club makes donation to No Child Left Hungry program

Friday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Ashley Elliott (left), organizer of the local No Child Left Hungry program, not only spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday, but also received a $250 donation from the service club after... Read More.

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Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 1st

Thursday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

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