Springerton man pleads guilty in White County Court Thursday
Randolph County to Host Start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration
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...
Illinois Department of Labor responds to Ohio State Fair incident
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...
Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate
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
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...
First Lady launches Illinois Family Connects
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...
Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 1st
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...
Fatal car accident discovered in Saline County Wednesday afternoon
A fatal car accident is being investigated in Saline County after a Highway Department mowing crew discovered a car at the bottom of a deep ditch.According to a press release from Sheriff Keith Brown, the accident scene was found at 3:09 pm Wednesday on...
RLC takes Active Shooter Training to MVTHS
Thirty regional educators and administrators participated in Rend Lake College's Active Shooter Training Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Township High School. During the training, the participants prepared for an active shooter event and took part in scenario-based training alongside RLC's ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,...
