Carmi Police make Wednesday arrest following traffic stop
Congress Successfully Overrides Presidential Veto
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement today after the House and Senate voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act:“Families who lost loved ones to acts of international terrorism on American soil...
Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans
Beginning in the fall veto session this November, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve as the newly-named Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations I Committee.In his role as Spokesperson, Righter will be a lead budget spokesman and public voice on budget...
FMH Book Fair set for October 7
The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Friday, October 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and gifts...
Mt. Carmel Police Department arrest report 9/27/16
The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.09/27/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested two individuals after drugs and a switch blade knife were found in a vehicle being driven by 35...
Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Serve Those Who Served
Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Assistant Director Harry Sawyer at the Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield to encourage Illinoisans to participate in a new state-wide program to thank service men and women, our veterans and their...
IDOT 20th Annual International Walk to School Day
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is encouraging schools throughout the state to participate in the 20thAnnual International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5. Launched in 2000, International Walk to School Day is an opportunity for schools to promote...
ISP District 19 releases results from Septermber OREP, announces October patrols
Illinois State Police District 19 has released results from Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols that were conducted this month.Patrols in Wabash and Edwards Counties conducted on Saturday, September 24 resulted in 28 seat belt violations out of 32 total tickets written. In addition twelve written...
