Small Cell Networks and Smart Cities ICC Holds Policy Session on Building Smart Cities in Illinois

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) hosted a policy session on Wednesday to discuss how governments can work together with wireless service carriers to build smart cities across Illinois. The session included expert panelists from across the nation focusing on...

Rides Mass Transit District Saline County driver enjoys success at national safety competition

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Rides Mass Transit District driver was able to earn high praise at a recent national safety competition. Jill Lyons placed...

Sullivan receives additional two year sentence in Edwards County Court

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court last Tuesday, 40 year old Charla Beth Sullivan was sentenced to two years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on one count of theft according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger’s...

House Vote Sends VA Accountability Bill to President Trump

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised today’s final passage of the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The Senate passed the bill on June 6, 2017 and it now heads to...

Man still sought after multi-county chase and man hunt Tuesday

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are still searching for a man that led them on high speed pursuits Tuesday morning and prompted a search of Carmi that shut down the City Pool and cancelled activities.Around 7 am, the Pope County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a stolen...

Carmi Police make multiple arrests on Monday

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a report of a stolen three wheeler Monday afternoon. Tracy Gum reported that the Honda 200 had been taken from his 8th Street residence sometime between Sunday and Monday.29 year old Michael...

Grayville purchases new fire hydrants; addresses water issues

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for their first meeting of June. Following approval of the consent agenda and treasurer's report, the Council approved the purchase of eleven new fire hydrants at a cost of $14,234 to replace hydrants that are not functional.The...

Indiana State Police Now Accepting Applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors. These permanent scale facilities will include one position at the Ft. Wayne District and two positions at the Versailles District. These scale facilities are located on I-69 in Warren and...

MCPD arrest report 6/7 – 6/12

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.06/07/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Nicole M. Morgan of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for a traffic violation. During...

Post 224 suffers first District loss in hard fought game

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 7 2 0 2 1 0 0 12 12 2 Harrisburg 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 13 15 3LP: Brinkley (1-1)2B: Coronado, Dial, Wells, BlackIP R ER H SO BB Potter 2 1/3 4 ...