Many local folks are unaware or simply do not remember that back in the 1960’s, there were plans to create a flood control lake in White County, just north of Norris City. This lake was to be located approximately two miles south of the "Enfield Intersection". [Read more...]
Weekend closure of Illinois 142 at Broughton
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Illinois 142 at Broughton in Hamilton County of an upcoming road closure.
Beginning Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m., Illinois 142 will be closed just north of Main Street in Broughton, weather permitting. The road is expected to be open by 6 a.m. Monday, May 23.
This closure is necessary to facilitate the replacement of a drainage structure. Motorists should seek an alternate route.
Message boards and signs will be in place to alert traffic of the closure.
SIC Board Approves Curriculum and Learns of New Career Pilot

The SIC Board of Trustees include (sitting, l-r) Amanda Payne, Recording Secretary, and Debbie Hughes, Trustee and Alternate Secretary. Middle row (l-r): David Dennison, Trustee; Dr. Pat York, Trustee and Chair; Blake Bradley, Trustee; and Dr. Frank Barbre, Trustee and Vice Chair/ICCTA Representative. Back row (l-r): Richard Morgan, Trustee; Jimmy D. Ellis, Trustee and Secretary/Alternate ICCTA Representative; and Dr. Jonah Rice, President.
The SIC Board of Trustees met May 17 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at the main campus in Harrisburg to approve curriculum, position revisions, a bid for Protection, Health, Safety (PHS) work, and learn about a new career counselor pilot with Hardin County and Pope County schools.
The board approved a new Class B truck driving course due to industry demand and new Federal regulations. Curriculum changes to lower level math classes were also made in large part due to a new grant from the Illinois Community College Board. Changes will focus on streamlining, new methods of instruction, and cost reduction for the student while speeding time to completion. [Read more...]
Amended Budget, Salaries, on NCOE Board Agenda at Wednesday Meeting
Indian Creek Township Board Meets Wednesday Night
The Board of Trustees for Indian Creek Meets Wednesday night, May 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Township building
On the agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of prior meeting’s minutes, Public Comment, Treasurer’s report and audit of bills [Read more...]
Renovation of Elementary Schools on CWC School Board Agenda for Monday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, Carmi-White County Community Unit District No. 5 will be held at the Carmi-White County Junior/Senior High School (Cafeteria) at 7:00p.m. on Monday, May 16. 2022.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, call to order and roll call, the board will conduct the election of permanent officers and continue with the following agenda.
LAND RECORDS REPORT MAY 4-10
Land Transfers
• Joshua D. Hall, Tabitha K. Hall to David Wayne Syers, Shannon Larae Syers, South East Addition Grayville Block: 1 Part, S:21 T:3 R:14 NW ¼ ¼ of the SW Quarter Part, $161,500, Warranty Deed [Read more...]
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Scholarships
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce named Macey Heil and Landon Niehaus as recipients of the 2022 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship during the CWCHS Senior Awards Day on Thursday, May 12th. Each recipient will receive a one-time scholarship worth $500. [Read more...]