First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2017. Madison County Health Department staff collected mosquitoes testing positive on May 22-23, 2017 in Godfrey. “The weather is warming up and we’re... Read More.

Mine Simulation Training Facility opens at SIC, will be put to test soon

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

SIC and IECC held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the Simulated Mine Training Facility, which will be used in the Mine Rescue & Skills Competition June 13 and 14. ... Read More.

Carmi man arrested Tuesday after assaulting police officer Sunday

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars facing several charges stemming from a Sunday morning incident after being taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.25 year old Michael Aud-Headlee was arrested at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon by Carmi Police... Read More.

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Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said... Read More.

LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS MAN AND ARIZONA MAN SENTENCED ON METHAMPHETAMINE RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Kelly W. Cessna, 47, of Bridgeport, IL, and Lorenzo M. Molina, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, were recently sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On May 23, 2017, Cessna was... Read More.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board approves collective bargaining agreement

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met Tuesday night for a special meeting at the Jefferson Attendance Center to discuss the collective bargaining agreement with the Carmi-White County Education Association.As a result of the meeting the Board agreed unanimously to approve the... Read More.

Former Shawneetown resident sentenced for burglary Tuesday

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court Tuesday, 52 year old former Shawneetown resident Tracy Patton pled guilty to one count of residential burglary, according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp.As per the plea agreement, Patton will spend four... Read More.

Grayville man arrested for DUI Monday evening

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

40 year old Nathan Mitchell of Grayville was arrested for DUI Monday evening by the White County Sheriff’s Department after a call came into dispatch about a man throwing beer bottles out of a vehicle... Read More.

9-1-1 funding at risk without budget in Springfield

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out for 9-1-1 in Illinois.The mechanism to fund 9-1-1 expires or sunsets on June 30th. With the Illinois Legislature looking to adjourn on May 31st, lawmakers must agree to a plan to continue the funding of 9-1-1.If lawmakers don’t come to... Read More.