Letter to The Editor: FOIA REQUEST REFUTES REP. SEVERIN’S CLAIMS
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Submitted by Chula Fleming* – January 14, 2025 As Precinct Committeewoman for Carmi 13, I…”
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BOST BACKS RESPONSIBLE FUNDING PACKAGE TO SECURE THE NATION AND REIN IN SPENDING
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) recentky voted for a foreign operations and financial…”
Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea postponed –
Illinois Leaks preview: “Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea on his federal bankruptcy fraud charges postponed…”
Norris City Man Arrested for Failure to Register as Sex Offender
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Roman D. Yates, Norris City was arrested on January 13 at 583 CR 1050…”
$5.24 Billion (which include fraud, non-fraud, and identity theft) In Overpayments CONFIRMED!
Illinois Leaks preview: “For years, we have pointed to our own Illinois Government reports found on…”
Road District Project Attracts More Bidders, But Goes Over Budget
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “The Carmi Township Road District has been endeavoring to get to the final stage for…”
Milton Township Employees Paid To Work For Private Corporation –
Illinois Leaks preview: “We recently wrote about Milton Township’s claims that a nonprofit set up and operated with…”
The Book Report – January 14
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “By Nicole Inboden and Jody Travelstead Winter weather can be unpredictable. Don’t run out of reading materials! Stop…”
DAR Hosts Valentines for Heroes
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “From now until February 2, the Michael Hillegas Chapter of the NSDAR is collecting “Valentines for Heroes,’ the…”
White County Sheriff: Two Arrested for Violations of Sex Offender Registry
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Matthew L. Barnes, of Harrisburg, was arrested on January 8 at the White County…”
Charlie’s Voice – That Time I Drowned, Almost
The Villagers’ Voice preview: ““If you don’t go in the water, you won’t drown.” (Grandma Fern McKinney Mecum, 1914-1989, Carmi. Illinois)…”
2026 Transparency Push – Know The Law
Illinois Leaks preview: “The Illinois Local Records Act outlines key transparency obligations for public bodies in the state. Most folks are…”