96th annual White County Farm Bureau meeting coming Jan. 18

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The 96th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business meeting will include reports from the President and the Manager,... Read More.

Indiana State Police: Actions from Concerned Motorists and 911 Dispatchers help prevent another Impaired Fatal Crash

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:10, Warrick County 911 dispatchers received several calls from concerned motorists about a white 2011 Chevrolet Cruze traveling recklessly westbound on I-64 from the 50 mile-marker. Motorists informed dispatchers that the vehicle had already driven into the median on three... Read More.

Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that will ensure the transition to classrooms is made easier for out-of-state teachers moving to Illinois. State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, a co-sponsor of the bill, and State Representative Terri Bryant joined the governor at Carbondale Community High... Read More.

Lectures at Cahokia Mounds offer updates on research into multiple Midwest civilizations

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

A series of free lectures at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will look back at 2,000 years of Native American history, beginning with an update on research into the mound-builders who once lived in the lower Illinois River valley.

Illinois State Police District 19 December activity and enforcement

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,128 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 1/4-1/8

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.01/04/2017- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 29 year old Matthew R. Blair of Lawrenceville after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.

Two sentenced in Hamilton County on Thursday

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced to prison in Hamilton County court on Thursday according to States Attorney Justin Hood.43 year old Randall D. Clark of Lawrenceville was sentenced to one year in prison and one year... Read More.

Canadian man rescued Thursday in Garden of the Gods

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Several local agencies responded Thursday afternoon to rescue a Canadian man stranded in the Garden of the Gods.According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, a 911 call was received at 3:50 pm from 25 year old Jachin Gillis of Ontario, Canada. Gillis stated that... Read More.

Wayne County accident on I-64 sends California man to hospital

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

A California man was injured in a Thursday morning accident on Interstate 64 in Wayne County, according to Illinois State Police District 19.Troopers responded to the accident at 8:40 am near mile post 89, where according to the preliminary crash report, 60 year old... Read More.

Employer Withholding Tax Changes Increase Accuracy, Enhance Fraud Prevention Efforts

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce taxpayer filing and payment errors, and increase the detection of false income reporting and insolvent employers, the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin requiring all withholding taxpayers to file quarterly withholding income tax returns and report detailed payroll... Read More.