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Rep. Reis to hold traveling office hours in Grayville and Carmi Oct. 25th

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis announces traveling office hoursState Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where a member of the Representative’s Staff will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns on Wednesday October 25th, 2017. Traveling Office...

Pharmacy month and national pharmacy week at FMH

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are the members of the Pharmacy Team, Lance Endsley, Pharm D, FMH Director of Pharmacy, Judy Ray, CPhT and Bobby Bridgeman, CPhT. American Pharmacists Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the pharmacy...

RLC cast of “Sleeping Beauty of Loreland” bringing classic story to life

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

After 100 years asleep, the beautiful princess is waking up on the Rend Lake College stage for the 2017 Fall Play “The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland.” The cast and crew are working hard for opening night, set for 7 p.m....

Carmi Police make three arrests Wednesday

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 62 year old Leland Rost of Carmi on charges of criminal trespass to a vehicle and disorderly conduct. Witnesses saw Rost inside a vehicle parked at the Carmi Community Health Center, and...

PRESCRIBED FIRE BRINGS LIFE TO SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study native plants, birds and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests. “Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,...

Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Gibson County Jail Inmate

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday at approximately 3:00, Gibson County Correctional Officers found Charles Bradley Sherman, 52, of Princeton, hanging in his cell. Correctional officers immediately initiated CPR before he was transported by ambulance to Gibson General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary investigation revealed Sherman...

New Buildings and Improvements Coming to SIC

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met on Oct. 17 to discuss new buildings and improvements on campus, state budget concerns and personnel changes, among other matters.Construction on the Ella Elizabeth Hise Art Museum is on target for bids to...

Carmi City Council makes infrastructure moves at Tuesday meeting

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their second meeting of October. Following the approval of minutes and financial matters, the Council delved into a full agenda. The Council unanimously approved to allow Police Chief Jason Carter to list on Ebay a 2003...

RLC History articulation agreement eliminates roadblocks

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is excited to announce yet another in a growing list of program articulation agreements between RLC and partner four-year institutions.Effective Oct. 17, 2017, RLC students interested in pursuing a degree in history will have a seamless path to transfer to Southern...

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Oct. 17, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Board adopts 2017 tax levy The board adopted the 2017 tax levy (payable 2018). The corporate and special purposes levy went from $3,379,083 in 2016 to $3,547,797 in 2017, an increase of 4.99 percent. The debt service levy went from $2,901,908 in 2016...