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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...