Illinois Department of Commerce Increases EDGE Program Transparency

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced the online publication of EDGE tax credit incentive agreements. The publication is the latest move by the Rauner Administration towards better government and transparency.“EDGE is a local economic development tool that has allowed communities to...

Carmi woman arrested for stealing roommate’s car, debit card

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report on Wednesday afternoon that led to the arrest of a Carmi woman Wednesday evening.At 1 pm, Sallie Hart reported that her car and debit card were missing, and that she suspected her roommate, 48 year old L’Pree Collins...

Carmi man sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

27 year old Robert Anthony Belka of Carmi was sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to three and a half years in prison on one count of retail theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following...

Carrier Mills electronic recycling event Saturday

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday March 18th, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No longer can you throw electronics away and they be taken...

SIU FILMMAKER TO PRESENT AT RLC

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College will welcome Southern Illinoius University graduate student filmmaker Wickham Flannagan, on Wednesday, March 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the theatre, to share his personal process and discuss the art of filmmaking with those interested.In addition to discussion, Flannagan will...

Governor Rauner Applauds State Adoption of Every Student Succeeds Act Plan

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner released the following statement Wednesday following the Illinois State Board of Education’s adoption of a comprehensive educational plan in response to the Every Student Succeeds Act. Every state must develop a plan outlining its approach to school accountability, support, and...

Severin Moves Helping Paws Legislation Out of the House

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation introduced by State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) that would provide additional assistance to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression received unanimous approval from the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 15th.HB 2897 dictates that veterans suffering from PTSD or...

MCPD arrest report 3/14-3/15

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.03/15/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Dustin I Fisher of Mt. Carmel after he was found to be in possession...

Governor’s Office Statement on Democrat Opposition to Authorizing Spending Cuts

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration today released the below statement following the Senate Executive Committee voting down legislation to give Governor Rauner the authority to cut spending and balance the budget:“Governor Rauner has said from the beginning that if the legislature is unwilling...

Celebrate the equinox and Mississippian culture March 19 at Cahokia Mounds

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the equinox and the arrival of spring with a special dawn event March 19 at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.Visitors can gather at 6:45 a.m. Sunday...