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Carmi police investigating car window broken by BB gun

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of a vehicle window broken Tuesday afternoon on Sycamore Street. The damage appears to have been caused by a BB gun.At 9:49pm Tuesday night, 36 year... Read More.

Peabody, largest US coal miner, seeks bankruptcy protection

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

NEW YORK (AP) - Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal miner, is seeking bankruptcy protection.The St. Louis based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.The company says all mines and offices... Read More.

Upcoming events at SIC‏

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Kentucky man fatally shot by officers in Benton

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

BENTON, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police say a Kentucky man who led officers on a high-speed chase was fatally shot by police in southern Illinois after he fired several shots.The Franklin County Sheriff's Department received a report of a residential burglary Tuesday afternoon.... Read More.

SIC Forensic Falcons Earn National Distinction

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Forensic Falcons show off the awards they won at the Phi Rho PI national competition in Costa Mesa, California. Pictured (front row, l-r) are Gabe Motsinger, Shay Wood, Zeb... Read More.

Fourth Annual Car Show set for Saturday at RLC MarketPlace‏

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Springtime brings with it warm weather, sunny days, and for local residents, the annual Car Show at the Rend Lake College MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon. The show will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 16.Vehicle registration will be held from 10... Read More.

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RLC Off-campus Summer Kids Camps set for month of June

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

There could be a Rend Lake College Summer Kids Camp right in your backyard. Strike A Pose in Mt. Vernon, Outdoor Adventure! in Benton, and Seussapalooza in Pinckneyville invite students out for some added fun during the month of June.In Mt. Vernon,... Read More.

Construction Season Arrives, Avoid Distractions and “Don’t Be That Driver” in Work Zones

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway were joined by their industry partners today to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week and to make a request to motorists: “Don’t Be That Driver.” To signal the start... Read More.

Dr. Donald Pitzer Presents on Communal Utopias at White County Historical Society Meeting April 11

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

One of the region, if not country's foremost experts on Communal Studies presented a program Monday night at the White County Historical Society's annual Spring Dinner. Pitzer is Professor Emeritus... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST’S JONESBORO OFFICE WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE DUE TO STAFF CHANGES

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District office located in Jonesboro, Illinois is experiencing staffing changes. Therefore the District office located at 521 N. Main Street in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed to the public from April 18th through May 2nd, 2016. The office will reopen... Read More.