Mt. Vernon Market Days Begins Season May 5th

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 Mt. Vernon Market Days season will kick off on Saturday May 5th from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Market Days occur on the first Saturday of each month between May and September. This season's dates are May 5th, June... Read More.

RLC approved as an entitled institution for Gateways to Opportunity credentials

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Early Childhood Education (ECE) students can now qualify for state-recognized credentials while taking courses to complete a degree or certificate. In April, RLC became an approved “entitled institution” for three Gateways to Opportunity credentials.Brenda Heinzmann, RLC Early Childhood Education Professor, said... Read More.

2018 State Fair Theme Announced

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

With the start of the Illinois State Fair just 100 days away and the start of the Du Quoin State Fair not far behind, Agriculture Director Raymond Poe is unveiling the theme of the 2018 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs: Celebrate Illinois: 200 Years... Read More.

MCPD arrests 5/01/18

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/01/2018, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Shannon N. Fisher of Keensburg on a warrant charging her with possession of methamphetamine. ... Read More.

Righter: Any pay raise for lawmakers is wrong

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is co-sponsoring legislation that would prohibit a pay raise for lawmakers. Under current law, lawmakers are scheduled to receive a Cost of Living Adjustment increase, or COLA, to their salary July 1. House Bill 5760 would ensure... Read More.

Traffic stop by Carmi Police results in arrest

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 19 year old Kaitlin Shelton of Crossville following a traffic stop on Main Street Tuesday night. Shelton was wanted on a Wabash County warrant and was taken into custody at 8 pm. ... Read More.

Carmi City Council holds short meeting to open May

Wednesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for their first meeting in May. Following approval of the April 17th meeting minutes, the Council approved the re-appointment of Nancy J Winters to a two year term as a Trustee on the Police Pension Board by... Read More.

Accident sends Grayville woman to hospital Sunday night

Tuesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police responded to a semi and pickup collision that occurred Sunday night on Route 1 that sent a Grayville woman to the hospital. According to that crash report, at 11:07 pm a semi driven by Truett Chapman of Hornbeck, Louisiana was traveling... Read More.

Norris City man killed in collision Sunday night

Tuesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

A young Norris City man was killed in a tractor and truck collision Sunday night on Illinois Route 141 in Gallatin County.According to the preliminary crash report issued Monday afternoon by the Illinois State Police, 20 year old Timothy Brinkley was pulling a disc... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests following traffic stops

Monday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Veronica Goff of Crossville following a traffic stop on Oak Street on a White County warrant for retail theft and for driving without a valid license. Goff... Read More.