Land Transfers
• Dale Kerns to Triple J Real Estate LLC, S:33 T:6 R:8 NW ¼ ¼ of the NE Quarter Part, S:33 T:6 R:8 NW ¼ ¼ of the SE Quarter Part of the N3/4, Special Warranty Deed [Read more...]
LAND RECORDS REPORT DEC. 20-27
Land Transfers
• White County Clerk to James H. Davis, Jr., S:10 T:7 R:8 SE ¼ ¼ of the SE Quarter, Tax Deed [Read more...]
White County Arrests Over Weekend
Equality man arrested with many charges
Roy W. Tipton 55 of Equality was arrested on a traffic stop on December 30 and booked into White County Jail for a White County Failure to Appear warrant 2021-CF-15 (Unlawful Use of Weapon), Saline County Warrant 2021 CF000322 (Violation of Probation Dangerous Drugs), Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Use of Property, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operation of Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle by Driver, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition by Felon. [Read more...]
Denton Aud Officially Joins the 2nd Circuit Today, IL SC Justice Overstreet Attends Swearing In
2nd Circuit Judge T. Scott Webb administers the oath to former State's Attorney Denton Aud as he is sworn in this morning. His wife Alex looks on and holds the bible as he makes his oath.
Courtroom A of the White County courthouse was full this morning as former White County State's Attorney Denton Aud was officially sworn in as an associate judge of the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit today. Resident 2nd Circuit Judge T. Scott Webb administered the oath. Several other 2nd Circuit Judges were in attendance as well as IL Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet.
Chief Judge of the 2nd circuit Melissa Morgan of Jefferson County was in attendance, along with 2nd Circuit Judges Michael J. Valentine of Edwards County, Christopher Weber of Crawford County and Thomas Foster of Gallatin County.
Resident Circuit Judge T. Scott Webb remarked on Aud's years working with him as assistant State's Attorney from 2010 as well as his years as White County State's Attorney. [Read more...]
Lots of Policy Updates at CWC Board Meeting, Absher Foundation Donates over $111,000 to District
Recommended changes to school board policies were numerous at Monday night's Carmi White County board meeting. 28 proposed changes to policies were adopted, with 28 policy updates preliminarily adopted until the January final reading. The changes were all recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), a private organization that assists school boards in all matters regarding school boards processes. Their website states their mission is to "Light the Way for its members by developing their competence and confidence through a robust toolkit designed to build excellence in local school board governance including: premier training experiences; networking opportunities for mutual support; valuable benefits, pooled services, information, and expertise; advocacy on behalf of public education; and a platform for a strong collective voice on common interests and concerns.
Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments was up for review and was approved with no changes as recommended by the IASB. [Read more...]
Board Raises Solar Application Fee to $25,000 to Cover Costs to County Caused by Construction
Due to the associated costs and time incurred by the county highway engineer and his employees when a solar project is under construction, the county board took a motion from David South last night to raise the application fee from $5,000.00 to $25,000.00 which met with approval by the entire board. Highway Engineer Brian Ray said he has put in a lot of hours working with the construction process of solar. The ordinance says the county can recoup any extra costs incurred by the project over and above the $5,000 fee. A pause on taking applications will be on January's agenda while the county gets the ordinance prepared. [Read more...]
Architect Meets with County’s Building Committee on Thursday to Plan New Courthouse
Lacey Young. Vice President of Architechniques from Herrin met with the White County building committee on Thursday to begin planning for a new courthouse and determine what each county office might need and where those offices should go. Young said she had looked at updated Illinois State Supreme Court standards, and found there are new things to consider with new construction such as having a lactation room that is not part of a bathroom. [Read more...]
White County GOP Chairman Faces off with Darren Bailey’s Election Coordinator in Enfield #4
White County GOP Chairman David South faces a challenge to his candidacy for re-election as Precinct Committeeman of Enfield #4. Valinda Rowe has filed petitions to be on the ballot for the precinct position South currently holds. [Read more...]
