State Construction Program Continues as Planned

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) applauds passage of the stopgap measure and will proceed as scheduled with its road and bridge construction program. Workers on IDOT projects will be permitted to be on the job as usual on Friday, July 1, though some... Read More.

Phelps Pushes ‘Save Southern Illinois Jobs’ Petition to Send Message to Chicago Politicians and Washington D.C. Insiders

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

As Chicago politicians like Bruce Rauner continue to close Southern Illinois state facilities and Washington D.C. insiders target the region’s coal industry for elimination, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is taking action Thursday by organizing working families in support of his “Save Southern Illinois... Read More.

Phelps Votes to Pass Stopgap Budget, Opposes Chicago Bailout Proposal

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The following statement was released Thursday after Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, voted to pass a temporary budget aimed at funding critical services, schools and state facilities:“The fact that the many of Southern Illinois’ most vulnerable residents have suffered because of the state’s inability to... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers approve StopGap Budget

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers averted a shutdown of schools and avoided further uncertainty in government operations with a partial budget deal that funds education for a year and other areas for six months.The Illinois Legislature passed a package of bills Thursday to... Read More.

Chief Carter reminds residents to have a safe 4th of July

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter would like to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and could cause serious injury and death. Carter also adds that most fireworks are illegal in Illinois.A good rule of thumb is if a product is labeled as a... Read More.

Traffic pattern announced for July 4 fireworks at White County Fairgrounds

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter announced the traffic pattern for this year’s fireworks display, which is set for Monday night, July 4 around 9pm. The pattern will essentially be the same as years past. Carter said at 8:45pm, the set traffic patterns will... Read More.

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USDA: Submit Your Common Acreage Information Just Once

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) requires farmers and ranchers participating in our programs to submit an annual report on all cropland use on their farms. Crop insurance agents for providers approved by the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) also... Read More.

West Richland Center Hosts Chamber’s Business After Hours & Open House

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges West Richland Center in Noble hosted the Olney and Richland County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21.During the open house, the public learned more about IECC’s technical programs... Read More.

Practical Nursing graduates a dozen from RLC program

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

A dozen Rend Lake College Practical Nursing students celebrated the end of their year-long journey Wednesday afternoon during a pinning ceremony in the Private Dining Area on campus.Opening the ceremony was Betty Jo Herbert, Director of Nursing, who said, "Thank you all... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Following a traffic stop on Wednesday night, the Carmi Police Department arrested 35 year old Russell Wardrip of Carmi for improper use of registration. Wardrip was stopped on Robinson Street at... Read More.