Carmi Rotary gets preview of “Shen Yun”, coming in February

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club took a trip to China at Thursday’s meeting. The trip was courtesy of Professor Hao Feng, from the University of Illinois in Champaign. Professor Feng is a professor of food engineering, but his visit to Carmi had nothing to do...

SIC Board Discusses Finances and Student Opportunities

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met on Dec. 6 to hear an exceptional audit report and a tax levy presentation. Matt Businaro from Kemper CPA presented the annual external audit to the board and gave the college high marks for a...

Welcome the winter solstice at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the winter solstice with a special event at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.

As Congress Adjourns, Shimkus Recalls Accomplishments

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Today, as the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned for the 114th Congress, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) touted a number of his recent legislative accomplishments.“There is this media-driven myth that nothing good ever gets...

FMH presents November Employee of the Month

Thursday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured are Cecilia Michels, RN (right) being presented the November Employee of the month...

It’s A White County Christmas Final Events

Thursday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

As we move into the final weeks of It’s a White County Christmas, there are still several events to attend. On Saturday, December 10, there will be a craft and vendor show at the Floral Hall from 9am- 3pm. The Carmi Public Library will...

First Bank Donates new scorer’s table to Washington Attendance Center

Thursday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County School District is proud to serve a community that is dedicated to giving back to our schools and students. Whether it is businesses, community members or parents, we are blessed to have donors...

Illinois Added 8,600 Private Sector Jobs in November, According to ADP Regional Employment Report

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois added 8,600 private sector jobs during the month of November, according to the

Hunters in Illinois Harvest Preliminary Total of 79,429 Deer During Seven-Day Firearm Season

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 79,429 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that closed on Sunday, Dec. 4. That figure compares to the final total of 86,847 deer harvested during the seven days of the firearm season in 2015.The preliminary harvest...

Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Jobs, Ratepayers and Taxpayers

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 2814, the Future Energy Jobs bill, at a ceremony at Riverdale High School in Port Byron. The bipartisan legislation ensures the Quad Cities and Clinton power facilities remain open for another 10 years, saving thousands of...