Kansas City BBQ Society State BBQ Championship to be held in Downtown Effingham Illinois July 28th and 29th, 2017

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Come out and enjoy some award winning barbeque, drinks, live music, local vendors, and help support the Chamber Foundation Community Scholarship Program. This event will take place rain or shine in Downtown Effingham, IL.Festivities begin Friday, July 28th with a Hometown Throw-Down Local BBQ... Read More.

Two people, family dog injured in mobile home explosion Tuesday evening

Wednesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Two people and a family pet were injured Tuesday evening after a mobile home exploded on Gilpin Street according to a press release by Police Chief Jason Carter.Carmi Police, Carmi Fire Department, White County Sheriff’s Department, and White County Ambulance Service personnel were dispatched... Read More.

Carmi-White County Board getting ready for the upcoming school year

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education held their July meeting on Monday night.Dr. Amy Dixon filled in for Superintendent Brad Lee, who was ill.The tentative Fiscal Year 2018 budget was approved. It will be on display from now until final action at the September... Read More.

Wabash Valley College announces Spring Semester Honors list

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Spring Semester 2017. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90-4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for at least twelve... Read More.

Carmi Police looking for coin thief; make arrest on Colorado warrant

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are investigating damage done to two washing machines and a dryer at the apartments on Main Cross Street. Over the weekend, someone damaged the coin mechanisms and stole the coins from the machines.At... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes arrest; takes theft report Monday

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi after she surrendered at the Sheriff’s office at 9:08 am Monday on a White County warrant for retail theft. Swango was later... Read More.

Governor Rauner Announces Roll Out of First Illinois Bicentennial Activities

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the first activities planned for the Illinois Bicentennial in 2018. Events include a craft beer competition and a video contest with students in Illinois.“The Illinois Bicentennial is an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate... Read More.

Post 224 falls to Highland 5-0, plays Newton today at 3pm

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Highland 0 0 0 0 5 0 X 5 11 1WP: Hallemann LP: KiefferIP R ER H SO BB Kieffer 4 2/3 5 0 8 5 0 Carrell ... Read More.

Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Changes that would be made by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, an education funding reform bill, would result in nearly twice the amount of new funding for schools in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District.

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

With three-quarters of all professions within the Division of Professional Regulation now able to apply and renew their license via the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Online Services Portal, Secretary Bryan A. Schneider... Read More.