United Methodist Children’s Home Unveils Exciting News at 2nd Annual Breakfast with a View

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon, IL: United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) has an exciting announcement to share at this year’s ‘Breakfast with a View’ event being held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017! This fundraising event is a fun way to learn about what is happening at UMCH,...

Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration:“I’ve strongly opposed the Affordable Care Act’s mandates, middle-class tax hikes, and expensive one-size-fits-all health insurance plans since day one. My constituents have...

Governor Takes Action to Protect Taxpayers

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to protect taxpayers, Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed legislation that creates a five-year pension funding fiscal cliff for Chicago's municipal and laborer pension funds that will lead to increased taxes for residents in the City of Chicago in 2023 and...

Saline County States Attorney died of accidental fall according to autopsy report

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday March 24, 2017 an autopsy was performed on Saline County State's Attorney Micheal Henshaw, at the Williamson County Morgue by Pathologist Dr. James Jacobi.Mr. Henshaw died Wednesday night at his residence in Harrisburg. The preliminary autopsy results indicate that Mr. Henshaw received...

Vendor Contracted by Illinois Department of Employment Security Data Breached

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security notified the Illinois General Assembly of confirmation that one of its vendors experienced a data breach affecting approximately 1.4 million Illinois job seekers, according to the vendor’s current estimate. The vulnerability was not the result of any...

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Friday night, Carmi Police arrested 54 year old Gregory Williams of Carmi following a traffic stop at Stewart and 5th Streets.Williams was taken into custody at 8pm for driving on a suspended license and operating...

MCPD Arrest reports 3/23 – 03/25/2017

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.03/23/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 3 individuals on multiple drug charges after the vehicle they were in was stopped by the Mt....

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

March 29, 10 a.m. – SIC Student Government will host a blood drive in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center lower lobby. March 30, 9 a.m. – SIC will host a ribbon cutting for the Leap...

Lane closure on Main Street in Carmi coming Tuesday, March 28

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has announced a lane closure on Main Street that will take place on Tuesday, March 28th from 8:30 am through 2 pm.The westbound lane of Main Street will be closed from the Little Wabash Bridge to Main Cross Street.The closure...

Statement from Deputy Governor Leslie Munger on Court Ruling to Prioritize Lawmaker Pay

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Deputy Governor Leslie Munger released the following statement on lawmaker pay, calling on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to ask for an immediate stay of the judge's ruling pending appeal."Today, we witnessed the ultimate act of self interest - lawmakers putting their very...