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Data Show Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths On The Rise
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is raising awareness of an alarming trend in opioid overdose deaths. Recent analysis of Illinois death records shows that overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have increased more than...
RLC calling all actors for Fall Play “The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland”
Transform yourself into a fairy or servant, or even a prince or princess next week during auditions for the Rend Lake College Fall Play “The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland.” Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the RLC Theatre, with opening...
Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Ed offers culinary classes
Become your own master chef with a trio of culinary classes though Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.Kicking off with Basic Cake Decorating, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of cake decorating techniques. Participants will learn about leveling and icing cakes, creating...
‘Macaroni Soup’ a Hit at SIC
Southeastern Illinois College was privileged to host Miss Carole and Clarence of Macaroni Soup. Carole Stephens, “Miss Carole” to her students, joined families from the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study. performing a singalong concert. Steffanie Ferrell, Illinois State Board of Education...
Space open in RLC’s Illinois Hunter Safety course
Those looking to apply for a new hunting license have the chance to attend a free course at Rend Lake College to fulfill an Illinois requirement. Participation in RLC’s Hunter Safety course is a necessity in state statute for hunters born on or after...
Illinois Strategy Showcases Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Loads to Illinois Rivers and Streams
As part of the state’s on-going commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced today the release of the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. This document, unveiled at the 2017 Farm...
