FMH presents February Employee of the Month
Governor Addresses State Board of Education to Emphasize Importance of Strong Accountability Standards
Governor Bruce Rauner today addressed the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting to advocate for more rigorous standards to prioritize equity and closing achievement gaps.As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) each state is required to submit a...
ISP District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wayne County during February. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making...
Shawnee National Forest – Volunteer Spring Service Days
Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student wants to gain real world, hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National...
CWCHS School Board conveys property to Crossville, approves seeking bids for roof repairs
Vallinda and Mike Rowe of Illinoiscarry addressed the Board concerning school safety and protection, discussing a resolution supporting possible legislation allowing local school boards the option of developing student safety and protection plans. The resolution would give local school districts the option of developing...
Carmi City Council gets electric utility cost of service study update at Tuesday meeting
The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for their second meeting in February with all Aldermen present.Ordinance 1522, which replaces two other ordinances regulating mobile homes and mobile home parks, was passed unanimously. Mayor Pollard explained that state laws supersede the City’s ordinance and...
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ASSIGNS CIRCUIT JUDGE TO FILL VACANCY IN FIFTH DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT
Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Circuit Judge David K. Overstreet of the Second Judicial Circuit has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District Appellate Court.Judge Overstreet was assigned to fill the vacancy...
Stars and legends to perform at 2017 Illinois State Fair
Hot off its 2016 record breaking Grandstand lineup, the Illinois State Fair is excited to announce five of the eleven headlining acts for the 2017 fair.Chase Rice will be the headlining act on the Grandstand stage on Friday, August 11th. Chase Rice is a...
