White County Circuit court Judge T. Scott Webb handed down the court's decision yesterday from last week's challenge to the recently passed gun ban law in Illinois, declaring a TRO to be in effect for the plaintiffs in that case. Former gubernatorial … [Read More...]
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Illinois Community Colleges Celebrate Critical Workforce Training during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
SIC Celebrates with Open House to Showcase New Virtual Reality Training for Nurses Harrisburg, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2023) - February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state are … [Read More...]
Domestic Battery; Indiana Man Gives Deputy Fake Names; Man Obeying Law Finds Himself with Another Warrant
Domestic battery dispute In the early hours of yesterday morning, Deputy Matt Wicker was dispatched to County Road 1275 E. on a report of a domestic dispute. Carmi Police Officer Grider assisted. As they were traveling on CR 800 … [Read More...]
2nd Gun Ban Lawsuit in Two Weeks Heard in White County Court
A second lawsuit (2023-MR-1) filed by former AG candidate and Attorney Thomas DeVore was heard in an emergency hearing on Wednesday morning in White County court with the Honorable T. Scott Webb presiding. The lawsuit concerns the … [Read More...]
CWC Board President Addresses Public Regarding District’s School Buildings
The Carmi Board of Education convened on Tuesday night this week because of the legal holiday and school closing on Monday. Before public comment, board president Pete Fulkerson addressed the public with the following … [Read More...]
117th District Rep. Windhorst: Effingham Judge Halts Firearms Ban, Further Legal Action Expected
House Republican Floor Leader and 117th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued a statement agreeing with an Effingham County judge’s decision on Friday afternoon that temporarily halts the … [Read More...]
Transportation, Safety and Curriculum Dominate Meeting, Two Coaches Resign
The NCOE board of education held a lengthy discussion on curriculum last night. Principal Carla Carter talked about the two curriculums and their testing schedules. Carter said she prefers the program that tests three times in a … [Read More...]
Enfield Employees Get 8% Raise, Village loses ATM
By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor The Enfield Village Board returned from their closed session on Tuesday night and voted to increase Village employees' salaries by 8% starting with the next pay period. Dog catcher … [Read More...]
Budget and Levy Discussion at Township Board Tonight
The Indian Creek Township board plans to have a discussion on the township budget and the levy tonight. The meeting is at the Indian Creek Township Building. Indian Creek Township Agenda Board of Trustees January 18, … [Read More...]
IL Governor Pritzker Fires Back at Sheriffs Who Say They Won’t enforce the New Gun Ban Law
With the new gun law in effect in Illinois, banning certain guns, more than half of Illinois's 102 counties are saying they won't comply. With local sheriffs releasing press releases on social media saying they won't enforce it, … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Thank You from the Family of James Crouch
The family of James E. Crouch would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each and everyone for their many … [Read More...]
James E. Crouch, Norris City
James E. Crouch August 6, 1948 — January 26, 2023 James Eugene Crouch, 74, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, … [Read More...]
Mary Ella Doerner, Norris City
September 1, 1936 — January 6, 2023 Norris City Mary Ella Doerner, 86, of Norris City passed away on Friday, January 6, … [Read More...]
Delilah Ann Patton, Enfield
April 2, 1927 — December 26, 2022 Delilah Ann Patton, 95, of Enfield passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home. … [Read More...]
Jerry “Fat Rabbit” Patton, Shawneetown
Jerry Patton, age 77, resident of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Deaconess … [Read More...]
Emma Lou (Buttery) White Leahy, Norris City
Emma Lou (Buttery) White Leehy 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 23, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical … [Read More...]
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Public Notice
The Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board, Inc., Subgrant Recipient for Workforce Investment Act programs is seeking applications from organizations interested in being selected as Operator of Services for One-Stop Career Services Center and serving … [Read More...]
Assumed Name Publication
NOTICE TO BID
Notice is hereby given that Jordan Weiss, Sheriff of White County, Illinois will receive bids for the sale of the following surplus vehicles: Humvee- Utility Truck -Identification# 133261L016 Humvee- Utility Truck -Identification# … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
January 2023 Brenten Alan Zirklebach, East St. Louis and Kendra Michelle Sally Vanscyoc, Effingham Dewayne Christopher Brown, Springerton and Brittany Nicole Strean, Springerton December 2022 Robert D. Patton, Junction and Elva Ruth Scantlan, … [Read More...]
Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Tax-Free 529 Rollovers to Roth IRAs
Using a 529 plan to save for a child's education comes with a lot of advantages. All earnings generated by the after-tax investments are tax-free for qualified educational expenses, multiple plans are available in each state, contribution limits are … [Read More...]
Illinois Community Colleges Celebrate Critical Workforce Training during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
SIC Celebrates with Open House to Showcase New Virtual Reality Training for Nurses Harrisburg, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2023) - February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state are celebrating their … [Read More...]
Rep. Windhorst Joins Effort to Repeal Firearm Ban
House Republican Floor Leader and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has added his name to a legislative effort to repeal the recently signed firearms ban. Windhorst says the firearms ban unfairly targets law-abiding citizens and … [Read More...]
Representative Dave Severin Files Bill to Repeal Unconstitutional Firearms Ban
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has filed legislation that would repeal what he calls an unconstitutional firearms ban that was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in January. Severin says he has heard from … [Read More...]
The Book Report – February 1
By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead We would like to thank everyone who attended the Valentine Activity on January 24th. Shelia Albright, Michael Hillegas Chapter/NSDAR are still collecting cards for the Valentines for Heroes program. … [Read More...]