Bill and Lynn Stendeback thank those who took part in Gifts of Memory

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Bill and Lynn Stendeback of Stendeback Family Funeral Home, wish to thank all those who participated in this year’s Gifts of Memory. Your generosity enabled us to distribute gifts to both Enfield Healthcare and Carmi Manor residents.Participants were: Bill & Lynn Stendeback family in memory... Read More.

Next Hope Center “Feed the Family” Jan. 21

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Hope Center will be having "Feed the Family" on Saturday January 21st with the Albion Free Methodist and House of Prayer helping out. Start time will be around 9am and this will happen come rain or shine. Free food and... Read More.

Rotary opens 2017 with busy meeting Thursday

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy, snowy day at the Carmi Rotary club on Thursday, featuring discussion of an upcoming fundraiser, a very informative guest speaker, and even a visiting Lion! Janelle Waters and Darcy Marshall-Linton were on hand as the day’s speakers, to discuss the Wabash... Read More.

Crossville man arrested on Edwards County warrant

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

47 year old Donald Terrell of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday afternoon on an Edwards County warrant. Terrell was spotted walking on Route 14 east of Crossville, and was... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, Jan. 9

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017 REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE MEETING 6:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)... Read More.

SIC, IECC among seven Illinois Community Colleges to Receive $3 Million in Emergency Funds

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announces the following community college districts will receive emergency funding: Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Kaskaskia College, Lake Land College, John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, and Southeastern Community College. A total of $3... Read More.

National School Choice Week proclaimed in Carmi

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed a proclamation this week recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as National School Choice week in Carmi.

Carmi man arrested on domestic battery charge

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Joshua Farris at his 9th Street residence Wednesday after receiving a call about a domestic violence incident. Farris was taken into custody at 5:29 pm on charges of aggravated... Read More.

Shimkus Kicks Off Annual Valentines for Heroes Program

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.

Illinois Policy Institute report: Legislative rules in Illinois give more power to its House speaker than virtually every other state in the nation

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

A new Illinois General Assembly will be sworn in next week, but when it comes to legislative business in Springfield the same old rules still apply. A new report released today by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute takes a deep dive into legislative rules in... Read More.