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Sens. Bryant, Jacobs React to IDHS Decision to Preserve 25 Psychiatric Beds at Choate

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State Senators Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announcement that it will retain 25 inpatient psychiatric beds at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna:

“We appreciate that IDHS is recognizing the importance of maintaining mental health services at Choate rather than eliminating them. However, keeping just 25 of the facility's 75 psychiatric beds is still wholly inadequate and falls far short of meeting the mental health needs of Southern Illinois. [Read more...]

CWC School Board Meets Monday

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Regular Meeting of Board of Education Carmi-White County Community Unit District No. 5

Jefferson Attendance Center (Annex Building) Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Order and Roll Call.

Approve Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of September 21, 2026, regular and special board meetings
  • Board Members’ Estimated Expense Approval
  • Donations

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County Board District 4 Candidate on Board Agenda Tuesday

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WHITE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 P.M. White County Courthouse, Courtroom

  1. Call to Order
  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  1. County Board Roll Call
  2. Approval of Prior Minutes
  3. Report from County Officers

County Clerk Ambulance Highway County Treasurer State’s Attorney EMA

Circuit Clerk Sheriff Any Other Elected Officials

  1. Administrator’s Report

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Carmi City Council Meets Tuesday; Payments on Projects, First Lashly&Baer Bill on Agenda

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AGENDA

City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting

City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street October 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

Call to order by Acting Mayor Hays, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call.

Approve October 6, 2026, Council Meeting Minutes

Approve October 13, 2026, Special Council Meeting Minutes

Approve September 2026 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments.

Approve and authorize October 2026 vendor invoices for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments. [Read more...]

Carmi Township Delays Election of Internal Auditors

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The election of internal auditors for the Carmi Township was tabled at the monthly meeting Tuesday night. Supervisor Pam Deig was absent and assistant Amy Wilson said she would have plenty of time to get the audit results to the comptroller since the report is not due until November 26. The board meets later in the month on November 17. All the trustees were in attendance.

Road Commissioner Chris McEwing reported that the blacktop work on the east side of Port-ca Lake was completed; and the west side is underway. The highway department is considering a new Emco plow for a three-quarter-ton truck because the current plow is nine years old and designed for a quarter-ton truck. Tree removal on 875 was reduced after the planned work was canceled.

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City Worker Keith Stokes Recognized for 30 Years Service to Norris City

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Long time Village Employee Keith Stokes was given recognition last night at the Norris City Village board meeting. Stokes has retired from the Village and was given a plaque last night from the board.

"...a plaque for 30 yearsof dedicated service to the Norris City community," Mayor Land stated. "Thanks you for your commitment, professionalism, and friendship. Your hard work has made a lasting difference. Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing you happiness, success, and many wonderful memories in the next chapter. Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing the very best of luck, happiness, success in  future endeavors. May this next chapter bring wonderful memories and time to enjoy life ahead. 30 years of service. October 14, 2026. 

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