White County Farm Bureau to hold informational meeting on changes to farmland tax assessment

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Are you wondering why your White County farmland taxes are higher this year? Are you having trouble understanding the complicated formula used to calculate your farmland assessments?The White County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the Illinois Farm Bureau, is hosting an informational program, titled...

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents...

Sen. Righter reminds constituents in and around Wayne County of office hours

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am to noon.

Back to School Bash at Mt. Vernon Broadway Market Friday and Saturday

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

This Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th, the Broadway Market in Downtown Mt. Vernon will be having a Back to School Bash. On Friday, the event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. at Friday’s Food and Art. Saturday’s event will...

Upcoming Events at SIC August 8-21

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Barb Allen: Stories on Canvas art show will be on display from August 8- 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....