Frerichs Proposes Commonsense Change to Compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

New legislation would compel life insurance companies to review their records going back to 1996 and confirm death benefits have been paid to life insurance customers who died, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense...

Governor Rauner Addresses First Meeting of Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today convened the first meeting of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and unveiled the official Bicentennial logo at the Old State Capitol. The co-chairs of the Bicentennial Commission were also announced.“From Kaskaskia to Vandalia and now Springfield, this has been a...

Carmi Rotary gets update on district activities

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Janice Alka of the Mt. Carmel Rotary Club came and told the club what District events were going on. Janice is the assistant governor to our club.In club business, Rotarians went over last minute plans for the chili supper to...

City of Carmi receives grant from Walmart

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Mike Buckman, City Supervisor, Store Manager Jason Baker, Mayor Jeff Pollard, Sandra Irvine, City of Carmi and City Clerk Brian Allen The City of Carmi was the recipient of a $2,000.00...

Illinois Department on Aging tips for winter weather preparedness

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

To combat the dangers of extreme winter weather, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has compiled a list of tips and signs to look out for to avoid serious safety and health complications. The environmental conditions during winter in Illinois pose a health risk...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Jan. 17, 6 p.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees will meet in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room in the President's Suite at SIC's Harrisburg campus. Jan. 18, 5:30 & 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois...

Traffic stop leads to arrest Thursday morning by Carmi Police

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

24 year old Taryn Sadler of Grayville was arrested Thursday morning by Carmi Police following a traffic stop on Main Street. Sadler was taken into custody just before 9 am for driving on a suspended...

Carmi man arrested after report of theft, strange behavior

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a battery that occurred in Crossville early Thursday morning. At 2:18 am, deputies responded to a call about a pickup with Kentucky plates driving in a suspicious manner from Sheena Garrett. Garrett told deputies that...

FMH reports seeing flu cases

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has seen the first few positive Influenza cases for 2017. Due to the known presence of influenza in the area, FMH has set up Respiratory Hygiene stations at the entrances of the Hospital and Medical Arts Complex. In addition, FMH wants...

ISP District 19 announces activity and enforcement figures for 2016

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2016. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 17,456 incidents during the year.In addition, enforcement figures totaled...