Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan...

Carmi Post 224 gets two big wins to open season

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 R H E McLeansboro 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Carmi 9 4 3 0 X 16 14 0WP Stewart (1-0)2B (Brinkley, Blazier) HR (Hathaway-2 on: Brinkley-3 on)IP R ER H SO BB Stewart 5 0 0 2 7 2Carmi...

MCPD arrest report 5/30 – 5/31

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/30/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 57 year old Cheryl A. Blair of Mt. Erie after police were called to Shopko reference a retail...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...