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American Heart Association, RLC offering emergency services training
One and two-day courses through a partnership between Rend Lake College and the American Heart Association (AHA) will give locals the chance to freshen up on their emergency services training, or learn a few new skills.The AHA Training Center, located at the RLC MarketPlace...
Three handgun training classes set at RLC
Build on your handgun skills with three training courses at Rend Lake College this fall. Participants are invited to learn new techniques in Basic, Advanced, and Low-Light Engagement handgun training classes with Jeff Bullard, Detective Captain of the Mt. Vernon Police Department.Understand the types...
Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission hosting Elected Officials Training seminar
n Albion, Ill., Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission is hosting an Elected Officials Training seminar for elected officials within the region. The educational seminar will include local, state, and federal agencies presenting their services.
The seminar is open to the public. The county...
Gov. Rauner signs bill to streamline procurement process
Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 8, a bipartisan bill that makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, thus saving money for Illinois taxpayers.
“Procurement rules are often confusing and difficult for vendors, state entities and universities,” Gov. Rauner said. “Reforming the...
Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing offenders to receive birth certificates for free
Continuing his push for criminal justice reform, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificate for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections. “I am proud to sign this legislation that removes...
IL Dept. on Aging Hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair
At this year’s Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) hosts a variety of activities for older adults, their families and friends on Senior Day, Monday, August 14th. The event is open to the public and adults age 60 and older receive...
Veterans and Gold Star Family Day at the 2017 Illinois State Fair
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois State Fair invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2017. In addition to all...
Serve Illinois Announces $17.5 Million For AmeriCorps Programs
The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $17.5 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,671 AmeriCorps Members in 39 programs to serve Illinois communities. This is an increase of $1.9 million over...
