2017 Grandstand Lineup – Du Quoin State Fair

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Eight dynamic performances plus two FREE concerts are planned for the 2017 Du Quoin State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced today that tickets for the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand concert series will go on sale Thursday, June 1...

Sheriff’s Department investigating stolen irrigation wire

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft of irrigation wire reported on Wednesday.Van Henning told deputies that the theft had occurred sometime between April 28th and May 23rd. The wire was taken from Section 19 Hawthorn East, just South of Campbell’s Oil. ...

White County Retired Teachers to hold pork burger lunch

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the White County Retired Teachers Association in conjunction with Little Giant Grocery in Carmi will hold a Pork Burger lunch on SATURDAY, JUNE 3 on the Little Giant Parking Lot between the hours of 11:00 and 1:00. Monies from the sale will...

Diabetes Today Resource Teams Partner with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with regional Diabetes Today Resource Teams to provide free kidney and health screening for all community members. The KidneyMobile will be traveling throughout southern Illinois during June and August in an effort to prevent, educate...

Carmi man arrested for driving without a license

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 48 year old Mark Hall of Carmi Wednesday night for driving without a license.Hall was taken into custody at 10:05 pm at his residence on Sycamore Street. He is currently being held...

Carmi man arrested on forgery charge

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

30 year old Adam Hoover of Carmi was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday on a charge of forgery.Hoover was wanted on a White County warrant also charging him with being in...

Local Art Students Visit Chicago

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Art students on the steps of The Art Institute of Chicago Pictured (l-r) are Tristen Bolin of Harrisburg, Taylor Cox of Eldorado, Tiffany Day of Harrisburg, and Autumn Pritchett of...

4-H Shooting Sports tops 1,000 volunteers

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

One thousand volunteers.It’s a milestone for the Illinois 4-H program which has seen its share of big moments as a life-changing organization.One thousand people have received training and are now certified Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports...

While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

(Rend Lake, Benton, IL) — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that you wear them.In the last 10 years,...

ICC Releases Initial Comments in NextGrid

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced today the release of the initial comments received in the NextGrid Utility of the Future Study.The Commission received comments from more than 40 groups and individuals in response to a March 2017 Resolution inviting energy...