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City of Carmi City Council met November 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 17, 2017

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet November 20.

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 17, 2017

Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20.

Offender paroled in zip code 62887 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62887, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Massac County USD tops local peers with 37% of students passing annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

Massac County Unit School District 1 had the highest rate – 37.3 percent – of students locally who passed the annual state assessments this year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

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.

Offender paroled in zip code 62806 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62806, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Offender paroled in zip code 62939 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62939, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Severin slates satellite office hours in McLeansboro

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will be setting up a satellite office in McLeansboro on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Severin said in a release his staff will be available from noon to 3 p.m. that day at the McCoy Memorial Library, 118 S. Washington St.

Righter debates bills aimed at wage equality, postpartum depression sentencing

By Angela Underwood | Nov 13, 2017

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) debated serious women issues in considering legislation regarding wage equality and postpartum depression sentencing.

Severin helps shoot down firearm modification bill

By Meg Shannon | Nov 13, 2017

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) used his vote to stop a bill that sought to outlaw trigger acceleration devices on firearms.

'Shop Southern Illinois' prize program underway

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

Area shoppers can earn a chance to win prizes by buying their gifts locally this holiday season in the “Shop Southern Illinois” program.

Carmi Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new florist

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 13, 2017

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of new area business Gracie Mae’s Flowers & Gifts, a full-service florist with other products for sale.