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Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana StroischCapping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs.Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.

Severin and Southern Illinois Lawmakers Tour Hamilton County Coal

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) and his colleagues in the legislature were invited by Alliance Resource Partners to tour Hamilton County Coal Mine #1, on Thursday, December 7. Those attending with Rep. Severin were Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), and Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).“I had... Read More.

Two men sentenced in Gallatin County Court on Monday

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, December 11, 2017 in Gallatin County Circuit Court two individuals arrested and charged in November were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.Jason D. Patton of Shawneetown, IL pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use... Read More.

ISP investigates Saline County accident Monday morning

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a traffic accident in Saline County Monday morning that sent an Eldorado man to the hospital.Just after 9:40 am according to the initial crash report, 61 year old William Howard was driving east on US 45 when he... Read More.