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Carmi Chamber of Commerce releases schedule for 'It’s a White County Christmas'

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 14, 2017

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has posted its schedule for the 2017 “It’s a White County Christmas,” with this year’s theme being “A Magical Christmas,” a release on the chamber’s website said.

Severin sees hope for reopening of Rend Lake Resort, tourism center

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 30, 2017

Southern Illinois has been dealing with the closing of the Rend Lake Resort and the Tourism Information Center for a long time, but Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) wants the area to know it hasn't been forgotten.

Fowler digs being asked to join agriculture task force

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 30, 2017

Longtime agriculture proponent Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been tasked with growing some teachers in the depleted field, according to Fowler's website.

Severin serves up ice cream treats as reading rewards

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 11, 2017

Putting smiles on kids' faces is one way Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) gives back to his community, and his most recent success was an ice cream at the Custard Stand in Sesser, according to his website.