Illinois Department of Insurance Issues Spring Travel Tips

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Spring Break is no longer exclusively for college students. Illinois families will use the coming weeks to get away from the cold and enjoy vacation time between winter and summer. The Illinois Department of Insurance suggests you review these important tips before you leave.Be...

Momentum Builds for Senate’s Compromise Pension Bill

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Momentum is building for the compromise pension bill introduced by Senators Connelly and Tracy to make statewide changes to Illinois’ pension system, while providing Chicago Public Schools $215 million to close its budget deficit for one year. Here is what people are saying:

Appeals court ruling clears path for U.S. Supreme Court to hear lawsuit to end mandatory union fees

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois lawsuit challenging mandatory union fees paid by government workers could soon make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court as a result of an appellate court ruling issued this afternoon.The plaintiffs in the case, Janus v. AFSCME, are two employees of Illinois...

Governor, DoIT Unveil Cybersecurity Strategy to Protect Services and Information

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) today announced a comprehensive state cybersecurity strategy as an important step toward the governor's vision for a cyber secure Illinois. The plan outlines five strategic goals with specific action plans to protect...

Enfield Village Board gives utility employees a raise at March meeting

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met for their March meeting on Tuesday night.The Board members held a 25 minute executive session to discuss the request from the Utilities Department employees to forgo supplemental health insurance coverage from Aflac in exchange for an hourly wage increase....

Carmi City Council continues IMRF participation and employee safety program

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for a short meeting Tuesday night to close out March. After approving minutes and financials, the Council unanimously voted to pass both resolutions on the agenda.The Council approved participation for elected officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The...

New sponsors, items added to Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction this Saturday

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for Saturday, March 25 on WRUL 97.3 FM, with the air time being donated by The Original Company. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of...

Carmi Police make warrant arrest Monday afternoon

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 42 year old David Brockett of Carmi at a residence on 7th Street Monday afternoon on a White County warrant for failure to appear on several charges.Brocket was taken into custody at...

Severin Announces DCEO Grant Funding for Local Sewer Improvements

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has been notified by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that more than $1.9 million in grant funds will be released to four communities in the 117th District.“I am pleased to pass...

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller Mendoza to Stop Cutting Payments to State’s Most Vulnerable

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration today called on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to reverse her disturbing decision to cut payments to social service organizations serving our state’s most vulnerable residents.“Hardship payments” are high-priority payments that executive branch agencies routinely send to the Office of...