Morris McCall tells of travels to Carmi Rotary Thursday

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Morris McCall gave an account of his recent trip to Thailand.In November of 2016, Morris joined with a group called “Overseas Adventures Travel” on a long trip to the far east. The trip’s first stop was...

Grayville City Council meeting agenda, Monday, April 10

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance...

RLC Ina campus offering 19 Summer Kids Camps

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Nineteen Summer Kids Camps, ranging from outdoor activities to technology to musical lessons, have been scheduled for June and July at Rend Lake College.Join RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division for some returning camps, back by popular demand, such as...

State Fire Marshal Encourages Illinoisans to Have Emergency Plans In Case of Fire

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific...

DCFS Director Sheldon, Senator Morrison, Senator Bennett and Representative Mussman to Speak on Behalf of Child Advocacy Centers

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

In 1983, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a result, child abuse and neglect awareness activities are promoted across the country during April of each year. On April 6, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) will host a Legislative...

RLC hosting Job Search Party April 13

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Job seekers are invited to the sixth annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in front of a variety...

Ribbon cutting held Wednesday to celebrate Rediscovered Treasures one year anniversary

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Wednesday for Rediscovered Treasures, located at 300 N Church Street in Carmi, on April 5 at 11:30 am. Rediscovered Treasures offers a variety of new and gently...

SIC Theatre Presents My Fair Lady April 21-23

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Theatre is proud to present My Fair Lady, the classic tale of a Cockney girl transformed into an elegant lady. The show will run April 21 & 22 at & 7 p.m. and April 23 at 2...

Carmi Police make two arrests, take damage report on Election Day

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 44 year old Kimberly Carter of Carmi Tuesday morning for violating an order of protection. Carter was taken into custody at 11:49 am at a residence on 7th Street, and was transported...

llinois’ Reverse Mortgage Assistance Program helps senior homeowners with reverse mortgages avoid foreclosure

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today launched the Reverse Mortgage Assistance Program to help senior homeowners with a reverse mortgage pay back taxes and avoid foreclosure. Starting April 3, IHDA will provide up to $35,000 in federal assistance to qualifying borrowers with reverse...