Governor Signs Legislation to Transform Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and... Read More.

Post 224 sweeps Sunday double header

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 R H E Carrier Mills 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 7 1 Carmi 1 0 1 0 9 ... Read More.

Springerton man arrested on multiple charge warrant Friday afternoon

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Springerton was arrested at his residence by the White County Sheriff’s Department on a White County warrant charging him with home invasion, aggravated domestic battery –... Read More.

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Rides Mass Transit District to recognize “National Dump the Pump Day” June 15

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District, the largest rural public transportation provider in Illinois, is celebrating National Dump the Pump Day, Thursday, June 15, by... Read More.

ISP District 19 makes DUI arrest after Sunday Saline County crash

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a single vehicle accident in Saline County Sunday night.According to the preliminary crash report, 55 year old Donna Bowlby of Galatia was driving north on Payne Road north of Cedar Point Road at 10:05 pm, when she... Read More.

Overnight pursuit through multiple Indiana counties ends in Dubois County

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

A pursuit of a wanted felon starting in Vanderburgh County came to a peaceful end Thursday night in Dubois County. At 9:05 P.M. (Eastern) Thursday, Indiana State Police was informed that Vanderburgh County law enforcement was in pursuit of a tan... Read More.

Severin Meets with Law Enforcement and First Responders

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) met with his Law Enforcement and First Responders Advisory Committee in West Frankfort. This was the first meeting for the committee, which is made up of local... Read More.

White County Retired Teachers say “Thank You”

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the White County Retired Teachers Association would like to thank all those who supported the Pork Burger Fund Raiser held Saturday, June 3 to raise funds for the Teacher Grant Program.A special “thanks” to Little Giant Grocery and staff for hosting the... Read More.

Summer classes happening at 4-H GIFT Garden

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H GIFT Garden was buzzing Thursday morning with kids harvesting, planting, and pulling weeds.Summer classes began and will continue each Tuesday in June and continue through August 1 starting at 9am until... Read More.

Vandalism reported to Carmi Police; officers make traffic stop arrest

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of defacement to property report on Thursday afternoon. Amy Craig reported that on Monday evening, someone sprayed black spray paint on several areas of her property on 1st Street, including the house. Just before 8 pm Thursday,... Read More.