Eden’s Harvest focus of Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis met on March 30. President Jeremy Jordan called the meeting to order. JC Tinsley introduced his guest Terri Armstrong, and Kim Gwaltney introduced her guest Russ Kaser. Doug Hayes introduced five Key Club members who were present. Dave Johnson won the...

Two arrested on multiple charges by Carmi Police following traffic stop

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents are facing a list of charges following an early morning traffic stop Friday by Carmi Police.At 1:24 am, Carmi officers stopped a car for an equipment violation on Main Street at Fairview Drive. The arresting officer knew that the driver, 30...

West Salem man convicted in Edwards County Court

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

A former West Salem man currently serving a 20 year prison sentence in Indiana for dealing methamphetamine was sentenced to an additional eight year sentence for manufacturing meth in Edwards County on Wednesday.38 year old...

Governor Calls for Growing Illinois Together

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner today discussed growing Illinois by supporting agribusiness, growing the economy, and creating more good-paying jobs at the Agriculture Legislative Day Breakfast. "Agriculture is the backbone of our...

West Salem man sentenced in Edwards County Court Wednesday

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

RLC honors four during Advisory Council meetings

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Four local professionals were honored for their dedication and service to Rend Lake College during last week’s Advisory Council meetings held on campus. Betty Musgrave was honored with the Presidential Advisory Award, and Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Katie Karcher, Kelli Stover, and...

Illinois pension, other retirement-related debt climbs to $267 billion

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ massive unfunded pension liability is well-publicized, but new data show that taxpayers are actually on the hook for billions more in other retirement-related debt as well. Illinois’ total state and local retirement-related debt is $267 billion, according to a new analysis by the...