McCarter: Energy bill is a bailout on the backs of ratepayers

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation passed by the General Assembly to keep Exelon's nuclear power plants in Clinton and the Quad Cities operating is nothing more than ratepayer bailout for a very profitable company, according to State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-O'Fallon).The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 2814... Read More.

Legislators Sue to Restore Timely Pay for Lawmakers

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Reps. Emanuel Chris Welch, Kate Cloonen, Mary Flowers, Sonya Harper, Lisa Hernandez and Silvana Tabares released the following statement Friday regarding their lawsuit to restore legislators’ pay and end unwarranted political pressure being brought by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Comptroller Leslie Munger:

Carmi League of Arts holding meeting, auditions on Saturday

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The December meeting of the Carmi League of Arts will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the CWCHS Auditorium. The auditions for Holly Jolly Follies will also be held the same morning from 9:00 a.m. to... Read More.

Get Your Flu Shot During National Influenza Vaccination Week And Stay Healthy For The Holidays

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges anyone who has not yet received a flu shot to get one as soon as possible. December 4-10, 2016 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance to highlight the importance of influenza vaccination. While many... Read More.

No meal served at White County Senior Citizen’s Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Senior Citizen’s Center will not be serving a congregate meal on Wednesday, December 7th. Home delivered meal recipients will receive a meal for that day. Any senior citizen who would like to eat a senior meal on Wednesday is encouraged to... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau outlines potential for growth in Future Of The Organization Report

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO — Delegates to the 102nd IAA Annual Meeting in Chicago today received the final report from the Future of the Organization planning team. The report, which was commissioned by the delegates at the 2014 IAA Annual Meeting, outlines recommendations to help ensure Illinois... Read More.