Oh, Deer: IDOT, IDNR urge caution on roads during fall deer breeding season

Friday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

Fall is here and the time of year when motorists need to be especially vigilant watching for deer on roads throughout the state, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The reason: Autumn coincides with the...

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN POLAR PLUNGE TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

Friday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

Online registration has opened for one of the coolest events of the winter – the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® to benefit Special Olympics Illinois! Individuals and teams can register for the Plunge on the Special Olympics Illinois website at

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces It’s a White County Christmas Schedule

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans are well underway for the 2016 “It’s a White County Christmas” celebration. This year’s theme is “A Bicentennial Christmas.”Chamber Executive Director Holly Healy noted the celebration schedule is still tentative with events still being...

Prescribed fire brings life to Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study birds, native plants and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests.“Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,...

IDFPR Transitions to Online Application with Security Professional, Pharmacy Tech Applicants

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

As a part of ongoing efforts to speed up licensure processing times, applicants seeking to apply for their Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) to work in the security field or Pharmacy Technician license must now submit and pay for their initial application online via...