Beach Blast to be Held at Rend Lake South Sandusky Beach on May 27, 2017

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is hosting the annual Rend Lake Beach Blast on Saturday, May 27th, at the South Sandusky Beach. There will be games for all ages, music, and activities that teach all ages how to stay safe...

Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive safely during Memorial Day Weekend travel

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions for the upcoming holiday travel. Troopers are responsible for the safety of more than 20,000 miles of the state’s roads and highways.The Memorial Day Holiday...

Carmi Police make domestic battery arrest Tuesday evening

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 48 year old Timothy Roberts of Carmi at his Burrell Street residence Tuesday evening on a charge of domestic battery.Police responded to a call at 6:38 pm and took Roberts into custody. ...

Final testing date approaching for RLC Medical Assistant program application

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Students interested in Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant program have one week left to test and complete an application for the Fall 2017 semester. The program’s entrance exam is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 with applications due the...

Speaker Michael Madigan issues statement on Senate budget bill

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday regarding budget bills passed by the Senate:“The appropriations measures passed by the Senate will be thoughtfully considered by the House Democratic Budget Working Group headed by Representative Greg Harris. Since the beginning...

IFB Statement Regarding President Donald Trump’s Proposed Budget

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed FY18 budget cuts to crop insurance and commodity programs. “Illinois Farm Bureau is concerned that the president’s proposed significant cuts to vital programs like crop insurance and...

Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse.“The Democrats showed their true intentions that all they care about is increasing taxes. Instead of continuing our on-going good faith...

WVC To Offer Concealed Carry Course June 15, 16, 17

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, June 15 and 16,...

Student athletes recognized at Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School student-athletes were recently recognized at the school's annual Sports Banquet. Pictured are basketball players who received team awards for their leadership and performance in the 2016-17 season, along with two players who reached the 1,000 point milestone at OBR.

Carmi woman sentenced to four years on Monday

Tuesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, 30 year old Caitlin D Williams of Carmi was sentenced to four years in prison on one count of retail theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Williams...