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Submitted by Tatom Cody (reprinted from Cody's Facebook post with permission)
Marjorie MillspaughSubmitted by Chula Fleming, Precinct Committeewoman Carmi, IL Precinct 13
Many of you have asked me what has happened within the White County GOP Central Committee in recent weeks. I thought I would share some thoughts and information.
Because I stood up when others would not, to fight for the constituents in my Precinct and Township, I was attacked by Precinct Committeepersons for not following a party line, for not going along to get along, so to speak. Because I spoke out when I heard a Republican official make statements I knew to be false in order to enhance their campaign, I was reprimanded for not supporting the party. Some in the WCCC leadership felt I was not supposed to help those who came to me with concerns, or investigate allegations that might turn out to be wrong-doing or possibly criminal activity. At no time did the leadership or Precinct Committeepersons who objected come to me to ask for my perspective or reasons for my actions. [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Indian Creek Township and Road District for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027, is now available for public inspection.
The ordinance will be considered for adoption at a public meeting to be held on:
MAY 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Indian Creek Township Building
All interested residents are encouraged to review the proposed ordinance and attend the meeting. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Township Office during regular business hours.
Dated: aPRIL 14, 2026
Posted by: Virginia Bryant Norton, Clerk
Apr. 21 – 2 p.m. – The SIC Falcons softball team host Lincoln Trail College at Falcon Field.
State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced the unanimous passage of legislation that would require faster response times from telecommunications companies subject to law enforcement warrants.
HB 4138 would require a telecommunications company served with a warrant to respond to law enforcement within 7 business days of being served.
Rep. Windhorst says the change is necessary due to long delays experienced by law enforcement when seeking information from telecommunications companies. [Read more...]
Regular Meeting of Board of Education Carmi-White County C.U.S.D. # 5
Jefferson Attendance Center (Annex Building)
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Call to Order and Roll Call. [Read more...]
