Author: Jc Tinsley
RLC ENSEMBLES OFFER CHANCE FOR FREE CREDIT, FUN
Musicians in the Rend Lake College district are being encouraged to come toot their own horns and sing their hearts out as part of two music ensemble elective classes for the fall 2017 semester.The RLC Concert and Jazz Band (MUSI 1161) and the RLC...
Carmi Rotary hears about Nitrogen Reduction Challenge Thursday
JR Hubele introduced his brother in law, Bryan Tomm, as the program. Bryan told the Rotarians and guests that Tulane University is hosting a Nitrogen Reduction Challenge. This challenge is due to the fact that the Mississippi Basin of the Gulf of Mexico is...
Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest
Southern Illinois currently is responding to flooding. As rain continues to fall, many of our streams and rivers have yet to crest, or reach their highest level. While Shawnee National Forest works to assess the impacts of flooding, it’s important people remain safe...
Art Alliance of Southern Illinois to Hold Art Reception in Mt. Vernon
The Art Alliance of Southern Illinois is celebrating the opening of their group exhibit in the Made in Mt. Vernon Gift Shop at the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau. The reception will take place Friday, May 5
American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding
The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region continues to assist residents who were affected by the heavy rains and flash flooding that pummeled parts of the Midwest, including central and southern Illinois, over the past week. A number of communities in...
ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved new electric rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company this week, the company’s first electric rate increase since 2008. The new rates are expected to generate approximately $1,901,561 in additional annual revenue.Mt. Carmel Public Utility...
RLC students join forces for Spero Family Services
Roughly 60 Rend Lake College students came together this semester to raise awareness and advocate for local youth in foster care. Students enrolled in four different courses participated in the project for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and National Foster Care Month in...
Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act
Governor Bruce Rauner has released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the American Healthcare Act:
“The bill that passed in the U.S. House today continues to be of deep concern to our administration. Recent changes did not...
Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House approved legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known more commonly as Obamacare:
