Carmi City Council receives 2016 audit report; Taco Bell not coming to Carmi

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday for the second time in August. Following the approval of minutes and financials, Keith Botsch in his role as City CPA and Auditor, presented highlights of the 2016 audit for the fiscal year that ended December 31st.Botsch reported... Read More.

Enfield Village Board still studying roof replacement

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their August meeting.The Board decided to table a decision on two bids to fix the roof that was damaged by a storm recently. One bid was from D.C. Metal of Daviess County, Indiana for about $55,000... Read More.

Former Miss America Erika Harold announces bid for Illinois Attorney General

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Respected attorney and former Miss America Erika Harold today announced her candidacy for Illinois Attorney General.Growing up in Central Illinois, Harold learned the value of sacrifice and hard work from her parents who weren’t politicians.... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government. The bills, which reflect five of the 27 recommendations made by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti's Task Force on Local... Read More.

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations: “Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform. “We are hopeful that Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton share our sense... Read More.

Gov. Rauner statement on Charlottesville tragedy

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

“The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Illinois Dept. of Revenue announces new Unemployment Insurance process

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning September 11, the Illinois Department of Revenue's MyTax Illinois will become Illinois employers' most convenient option for filing unemployment insurance monthly wage reports, quarterly unemployment insurance reports, and for making contribution payments. The transition is a joint effort between... Read More.

Cruisin’ Back to Champ – Car, Motorcycle & Tractor Cruise In

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

WHAT: Cruisin’ Back to Champ – Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Cruise In WHEN: Saturday, September 9th, 2017. 10am-2pm. WHERE: Champion Labs, Luberfiner. 301 Industrial Drive,... Read More.

RLC offers instrumental, vocal private lessons

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

It’s not too late for Rend Lake College students to register for private instrumental or vocal lessons for the Fall 2017 semester. Music students, or those interested in filling elective slots, can sign up for the 30-minute or one hour slots through Friday, Aug.... Read More.

Two arrested on warrants by Carmi Police Monday

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Monday morning, 41 year old Jeffrey Snelling of Freeman Spur surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while license suspended. Snelling was... Read More.