Retired White County educator to publish first book.
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST PREPARES FOR ECLIPSE 2017
Shawnee National Forest is a popular destination for people headed to Southern Illinois for this summer’s solar eclipse, which takes place August 21. “We expect many people will watch the solar eclipse at NASA’s marquee event in Carbondale, and some will choose to watch it...
Chamber of Commerce and City of Carmi Organizing Truck or Treat
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Carmi, is working to organize a Trunk or Treat for area children on October 31. Local businesses, churches and community organizations are invited to participate and hand out treats to children. There is no...
Governor’s Hometown Awards – Application Deadline August 1
The Serve Illinois Commission is reminding all interested parties that applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards are due in less than two weeks. The awards give formal recognition to those who contributed to their community’s quality of life through projects that have strong volunteer...
Governor Signs Charlie’s Law
Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Charlie’s Law, a-first-in-the-nation bill that enables all children in Illinois to receive treatment under their insurance plans for the debilitating behavioral disease PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections).
“Today is an important day. This shows...
Heat Advisory in effect from noon Wednesday to 7 pm Sunday
Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday through Sunday... .A large upper level high will produce a dome of heat and humidity across the region from Wednesday through Sunday. The combination of the heat and humidity will produce maximum heat index values over 100 degrees each...
Enfield Village Board raises utility rates at July meeting
The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their July meeting.The Board agreed to the gas and water rate increases recommended by the committee that met last month. Customer's water rates will increase from .00663 per gallon to .00897 per gallon. And gas rates...
Carmi City Council approves bid to demolish building, create new parking lot
The Carmi City Council met for the second time in July Tuesday night. Keith Botch, City CPA was slated to present the 2016 Audit for the fiscal year that ended on December 31st, but due to other obligations will issue that report at the...
WVC Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase
Wabash Valley College will be hosting a Cheerleading Try-Out Showcase on Saturday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in the Spencer Sports Center. Interested individuals should come prepared to TUMBLE, STUNT, SIDELINE! Come to SHOWCASE your WARRIOR SPIRIT! WVC CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIPS are available...
