McLeansboro woman arrested Thursday on theft and drug charges
Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse
House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday:“We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with...
Henderson, KY man killed in White County crash Thursday
Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Illinois Route 141 at noon on Thursday.According to the preliminary crash report, 23 year old Jaylen Ryan Kurtz of Henderson, KY was traveling west on 141 at a high rate...
Southeastern Illinois College Spring 2017 President’s and Vice President’s List
Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during...
Carmi League of Arts to present “Beauty and the Beast” June 23, 24, 25
The League's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" will run June 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and June 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the CWCHS Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students with Pre-school and under free. Over 35 people will...
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District recognized by Illinois Department of Public Health
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has recently been recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A facility earns the certificate by establishing evidence based processes that ensure the finest care to patients experiencing an acute stroke.With the help...
Hamilton Memorial Hospital serves as cooling place during heat advisories
Summer is here and it has made its presence known with the rising heat indexes. In order to help cope with the high temperatures, Hamilton Memorial Hospital is offering its air conditioned facilities and cold water to folks that need a place to take...
Mine Rescue Teams Turn Up the Heat
In the blazing sun of the hottest week of 2017 thus far, nine area mine safety and rescue teams battled it out in competition at the sixth annual Mine Safety and Rescue Skills Competition at Southeastern Illinois College in partnership with Illinois Eastern...
Rend Lake Fisheries Habitat Improvement Installation Day
BENTON, IL- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District will be installing 100 new fishing structures in the Jackie Branch Boat Ramp area. The staff at Rend Lake will partner with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to install 50 spider bocks...
