ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PROVIDE SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are reminding motorists of the dangers of getting out of your car after you have been involved in a crash or stranded on the roadway. Three pedestrian fatalities have occurred on Illinois roadways within the... Read More.

Kiwanis Club Hears about CWCHS Baseball

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

At its weekly meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carmi White County High School Baseball Coach Justin Simmons. Kiwanian Toby Brown introduced Simmons, noting his accomplishments when playing sports for CWCHS as a high... Read More.

Illinois DCFS and community partners kick-off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to help promote prevention... Read More.

White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on April 23, 2018 from 5-7pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi.Eleven students have participated in the class this year learning how to run their own business through... Read More.

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home.“I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and... Read More.

RLC Student Art Show winners announced

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The annual Rend Lake College Student Art Show was held last Thursday, March 22, in the Theatre Lobby. This year's judge was Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center in Mt. Vernon, who has visited campus this semester for a pottery demonstration in... Read More.

Gov. Rauner, State of Illinois honor trailblazing women

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce today hosted “A Celebration of Trailblazing Women,” honoring the accomplishments of five Peoria-area women in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was held as part... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2018Feb. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.6%4.9%-1.3Carbondale-Marion

Arrest made in Saline County burglaries

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County resident is in custody following an investigation into two recent burglaries, that occurred at two county locations in the past week.The first burglary occurred on March 19th at a residence, located at 875 College Road Eldorado. Several firearms were taken from the residence.... Read More.

MCPD arrest reports 3/25 – 3/28

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.03/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt.... Read More.