Mill Shoals Water Infrastructure Rebuild Ready for Submission
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “By Clerk Heath Tullis and Kathy Sands, Editor The USDA is currently poised to submit the Village’s…”
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Two separate warrant arrests, both booked at White County Jail with $0 bail and held for court
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “On Monday, September 21, 2026, Officer Grant Leavens…”
Rudolph to be in Court Friday in Emergency Hearing on TRO Status With City of Carmi
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Landon “Rudy” Rudolph will be in court again this…”
Keith Freeman’s Sentencing Date Postponed For At Least Another Six Months –
Keith Freeman’s federal sentencing remained deferred as prosecutors anticipated additional cooperation, Illinois Leaks reports. The article reviews a joint status filing and the request for another six-month reporting interval.
Lewis Lacey’s Sentencing Date Postponed Again –
Illinois Leaks reports another delay in Lewis Lacey’s sentencing while his cooperation with federal investigators continues. Its account reviews the parties’ status report and the timetable for a further update.
Community Praise and Worship Scheduled for Thursday Night This Week
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Sponsored by the local church community, free food, music from local talent and a message…”
The Pageants are Coming! Friday Night Will See a New 2026 Dairy Day Queen Crowned
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “It’s that time again! Many will compete in Friday night’s…”
Two residents of 500 Schumaker Street arrested after repeat domestic disturbance calls
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “James Massey, 66 of Carmi, and Michael R. Miner, 64 of Carmi, were…”
Carmi PD Arrests Two, Drug Charges Ensue
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Two individuals, Michael W. Vaughn, 58 of Fairfield, and Tammy L. Kuhlig, 54 of Dix, were arrested following…”
NCOE Board Approves Budget and Salaries for the Fiscal Year
The Villagers’ Voice preview: “Trend in erollment projections continues downward The meeting covered approval of the FY 2027 budget…”
Banning Media, Sealing Court Records, Is Never A Good Option –
Illinois Leaks argues against excluding journalists and sealing public court records. The commentary draws on disputes over press access and cases in which the Watchdogs sought to make records available.
AG: Country Club Hills School District 160 Violated FOIA –
The Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor found Country Club Hills School District 160’s records search inadequate, Illinois Leaks reports. The dispute concerns documents about the disposal of district-owned vehicles.