Stopgap Funding Plan Will Support Critical Response, Safety Programs at IEMA

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The stopgap funding plan passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Rauner yesterday enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to continue its mission to protect the residents of Illinois from a variety of hazards and respond to disasters throughout the state. “This spending plan... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agenda – Tuesday July 5

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street July 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve June 21, 2016... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Large and Small Business of the Year

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Preparations for the 72nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner, to be held on October 3, 2016 are underway. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again asking for nominations for Citizen of the Year and Large and Small Business of the Year- awards that... Read More.

FMH Presents June Employee of the Month

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara Rumbold, (left) being presented the June Employee of the month plaque by Glenda Stottlemyre, RHIT, Director of Health Information (right). Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee... Read More.

Annual Report Analyzes Illinois Retail Electric Market

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Retail Market Development (ORMD) released its ninth annual report to the General Assembly and Governor today.The report describes the competitive retail electric market in Illinois and is a requirement of the Retail Electric Competition Act of... Read More.

New Service Aims to Help Illinois Beneficiaries Find Lost Life Insurance Money

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois consumers can use a new tool from the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) to find insurance money they may be owed using the DOI's Life Policy Locator Service starting July 1, 2016. The Life Policy Locator Service will help executors, legal... Read More.

Frerichs Promotes New Consumer Protection Rule

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today joined U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez at the Center for Economic Progress in the West Loop to discuss the impact of the new Department of Labor conflict of interest rule. The new rule requires investment advisors to be more... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Friday, July 8th

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series. Our next featured artists are the very talented, Taylor and Caleb Kearney. They are set to perform on Friday, July 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Kearney... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE URGES SAFE DRIVING THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists to drive sober or designate a driver while celebrating over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Alcohol-related crashes continue to account for a large percentage of fatal crashes... Read More.

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Righter: Budget deal good for students, schools, and taxpayers

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – After months of budget negotiations, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) joined lawmakers from both sides of the aisle June 30 in supporting a budget plan that ensures K-12 schools will open in the fall, higher education is funded, and critical... Read More.