Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Changes that would be made by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, an education funding reform bill, would result in nearly twice the amount of new funding for schools in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District.

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

With three-quarters of all professions within the Division of Online Services Portal, Secretary Bryan A. Schneider...

Two New Competitions Coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two popular televised games shows are making their way to the Illinois State Fair. Do you have what it takes to compete? Online registration is now open for those brave enough to compete at the 2017 Illinois State Fair.This year, the Illinois State Fair...

SIC Signs Archery Standout From Carmi

Monday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Kenny Raigner, Jr. is the newest addition to Southeastern Illinois College’s national championship archery team. Signing the team’s code of conduct, Raigner is flanked by his family, (l-r) Kenny Raigner, Sr.;...

Carmi police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 58 year old Darren McGuire of Carmi Friday morning for DUI after a traffic stop in the Trelleborg West parking lot.McGuire was taken into custody at 10:20 am and was transported to the White County Jail. He was also charged with...

4-H Tractor Driving Contest results

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

Left to Right – Wes Harms, Zeke Roser, Eli Bryant, Kaden Carter, Tyler Thompson, Wyatt Weinbrecht, Abe Roser, and Lincoln DraperThe Tractor Driving Contest took place at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday,...

White County 4-H General Project Show results

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from...