ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAMS

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and...

State Announces Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Families

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary James Dimas today announced free income tax preparation and electronic filing is available for low income workers and families. The services are provided free of charge at locations across the state to families with incomes up to $55,000...

IDES Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in December inched up +0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -16,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

Co-Founder of Carmi Invitational Tournament Speaks to Kiwanis

Sunday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Story submitted by Greg Grant of Carmi Kiwanis ClubThe Carmi Kiwanis Club met on January 19. Club officer, Katelyne Wolff called the meeting to order. Lance Barbre introduced guest Kevin Wolff, Carmi-White County men's basketball coach. Katelyne reminded the club that ideas for a...

Honor given for long-time commitment to SIC

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured from left are Dr. Jonah Rice, SIC President; Bosco Watson; Barbara Morgan and David Port, SIC Foundation board chair. For their decades of service to Southeastern Illinois College, Bosco Watson and Barbara...

2017 GEC Tournament schedule

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

2017 GEC Tournament Schedule at SIC Monday, Jan. 236:30 – Game 1 – Carrier Mills (4) vs NCOE (5)8:00 – Game 2 – Gallatin Co. (1) vs Thompsonville (8)Tuesday, Jan. 246:30 – Game 3 – Hardin Co. (3) vs Galatia (6)8:00 – Game 4 –...

Hamilton Memorial Auxiliary to Host Gourmet Food Extravaganza

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

Visit the Hamilton Memorial Hospital for a Gourmet Food Extravaganza, hosted by the Auxiliary Gift Shop. The event will take place on Monday, January 30th in the hospital lobby from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Don’t miss out on items like gourmet chocolate from...

New Authority Allows DCFS to Strengthen and Preserve Families

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Federal Administration for Children, Youth, and Families has granted Illinois a waiver of restrictions on federal foster-care funds to let the Illinois Department of Children and Families address family problems without having to remove children from their homes and putting them in foster...

Carmi man sentenced Thursday

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Thursday, 25 year old Nathan A Johnson was sentenced to three years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody by Judge Michael Valentine on a charge of domestic battery. According to States...

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, January 23

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 11 Probable or Imminent LitigationOTHER BUSINESS:1. Engineering Agreement...