Enfield Village Board to sent property clean up letters out

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met on Tuesday night for their August meeting and paid another $25,000 from the backhoe fund to Diamond Equipment in Mt. Vernon for the new backhoe. There are three more yearly payments to be made.The Board turned down a request... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 08-16-2016

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges approved a tentative budget for the 2017 Fiscal Year, Tuesday, August 16, at the regular meeting, held at Olney Central College. A public hearing on... Read More.

Carmi City Council tackles several important issues at marathon meeting

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for a marathon 2 hour 15 minute meeting on Tuesday night to close out August.Keith Botsch presented the 2015 annual audit for the fiscal year that ended on December 31st and reported that the City ended the year at... Read More.

Governor Applauds Launch of State Fair Foundation

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, on Agricultural Day at the Illinois State Fair, applauded the launch of a new not-for-profit, Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation, to emphasize capital improvements at the Springfield and Du Quoin fairgrounds.“The State Fair is the best place for Illinois... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas art show is on display from now - September 9 in Southeastern Illinois College’s George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Art Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. when SIC is in session. A... Read More.

Carmi Police make DUI arrest Monday afternoon

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made a DUI arrest Monday afternoon following a traffic stop at Huck’s. 61 year old Daniel Van Ward of Carmi was stopped at 2pm in the parking lot of the store after officers noticed him driving on Oak Street.Ward was placed into... Read More.

RLC Concert Band, Choir calling for local musicians

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Two Rend Lake College music ensembles are calling for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Concert Band and Concert Choir are tuition free and registering now.Concert Choir (MUSI 1159), under the direction of Sara Alstat, RLC Music... Read More.

CWC School Board holds August meeting as school year begins

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved the concussion compliance return-to-play protocol and return-to-learn protocol as required by the state. They approved a concussion oversight team at last month's meeting.In the Superintendent's report, Brad Lee said that again this year, Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel will furnish... Read More.

Reservations for the 72nd Annual Carmi Chamber Dinner Needed

Tuesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host their 72nd Annual Dinner Monday evening, October 3 at the First Christian Church. The event will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m.This year’s event will once again... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest man on drug charges, disorderly conduct after 9-1-1 call

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, Carmi Police officers arrested 34 year old Jesse Stephens of Carmi after a 911 call was received saying that Stephens had kicked in the door of an apartment on Main Cross... Read More.