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Carmi History

Burrell Park and Campground: A forty acre gift to the city from one of its founders continues to give back to the community

When it comes to campgrounds, picnic areas and wooded trails, what’s in a name? For nearly a century, Carmi’s residents, as well as visitors to our southern Illinois campground have come to the … [Read more...] about Burrell Park and Campground: A forty acre gift to the city from one of its founders continues to give back to the community

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Reis presents resolution celebrating Carmi’s bicentennial

Representative David Reis presented Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Brian Allen with House Resolution 1330. “therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH … [Read more...] about Reis presents resolution celebrating Carmi’s bicentennial

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Full Text of the Sesquicentennial Booklet, Carmi, Illinois, 1816-1966

  Published by the Carmi Sesquicentennial commission, Inc., 1966 J. Robert Smith, President C. F. Rebstock, Vice President Mrs. Allen Ball, Secretary William F. Sharp, Treasurer Mrs. … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Sesquicentennial Booklet, Carmi, Illinois, 1816-1966

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Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places

Sometimes the best hiding places are right out in the open. On the sidewalk going down Main Street, between the radio station and the monument works, there was a little passageway, which culminated in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places

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Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town

Carmi's Teen town had it's roots with a high school language arts teacher named Miss Amaline Turni, who decided the youth of Carmi needed a teen center back in 1953. A group was formed which held … [Read more...] about Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town

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Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street

Sometime in the early 20th century or late 19th century, Carmi went from dirt street to brick. Brick streets provide more of a visceral experience than asphalt - there's not only the look, but the … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street

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Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men

One of the drawbacks of living in a small town is the train tracks. Waiting at a train crossing becomes a way of life, which thankfully is now less than in the past. Back when the depot was in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men

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Chamber news

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Scholarships

Chamber announces Member of the Month for May 2022

Chamber announces Member of the Month for April 2022

Chamber announces Member of the Month for March 2022

Chamber announces Member of the Month for February 2022

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Economic Development

Banterra Donates to Uptown Theater Park

Electronics Recycling March 26

Coin Laundry and Drop Off Coming Soon!

Planned Power Outage

Railroad Crossing Closures

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City News

Agenda: City Council Meeting of May 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Minutes: City Council Meeting of May 3, 2022

Ordinance Reminders

Agenda: City Council Meeting of May 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Minutes: City Council Meeting of April 19, 2022

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