Reporting from The Villagers’ Voice and Illinois Leaks. Explore the stories below and follow the links to read the full reports at their original publications.
The NCOE school board’s October 21 meeting agenda includes a special education plan and a maintenance grant. The Villagers’ Voice publishes the meeting notice and business scheduled for consideration.
The Villagers’ Voice’s October 7–13 land-records report covers local property transfers, mortgages, and oil-and-gas records. The complete listing is available through the publication’s subscription site.
Property transactions and mortgage releases appear in The Villagers’ Voice’s September 30–October 6 land-records roundup. Follow the original report for the full listing of recorded transactions.
Illinois senators Terri Bryant and Paul Jacobs responded to the decision to retain 25 inpatient psychiatric beds at Choate. The Villagers’ Voice carries their statement about maintaining mental-health services at the Anna facility.
Southeastern Illinois College’s event roundup includes ACT testing and a home volleyball match. The Villagers’ Voice lists upcoming campus activities with scheduling and participation information.
The Carmi-White County school board scheduled its October 19 meeting at Jefferson Attendance Center. The Villagers’ Voice publishes the agenda, including minutes, expenses, donations, and bills.
Illinois Leaks examines a proposed 9.8% increase in Edgar County’s tax levy and urges residents to scrutinize local taxing bodies. The report discusses the proposed increase and an upcoming public hearing.
The Villagers’ Voice reports on a Carmi traffic stop followed by the arrest of a 42-year-old man. Its report concerns allegations of battery involving a police officer; the complete account is available at the source.
White County’s October 20 board agenda includes a District 4 candidate and reports from county officials. The Villagers’ Voice publishes the notice and scheduled county business.
Project payments and an initial Lashly & Baer bill are among the items identified for Carmi’s October 20 council meeting. The Villagers’ Voice carries the agenda and financial business scheduled for review.
Enfield trustees again confronted negative balances in village utility funds. The Villagers’ Voice reports on concern over the recurring shortfalls and the board’s use of quarterly financial reviews.
Carmi Township postponed selecting internal auditors at its monthly meeting. The Villagers’ Voice reports on the delay and discussion of the timetable for submitting audit information to the comptroller.