Mt. Carmel is still in the running to receive a Restore Illinois grant that would help to restore the city pool to its’ former glory. Mayor Joe Judge announced at last week’s City Council meeting that the state has eliminated some projects vying for the grants, but Mt. Carmel’s application is still in the queue. He said a decision is expected sometime in early to mid-September on the grant application… 

The city pool’s summer season was cut short by a pump malfunction.