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Late night advisements, Super Saturday back at RLC this summer

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Check off those last-minute items on your “to-do” list this summer to get ready for fall classes at Rend Lake College. Academic advisors are hosting four late night advisement dates in June and July for students to register for classes. Students can also visit...

Shimkus issues statement on Wednesday’s shooting

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement regarding the shooting at this morning’s practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for charity. The congressman was not at practice today.“My prayers...

Carmi Police make two arrests, take theft report on Tuesday

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Joseph Quertermoes of Shawneetown Tuesday morning after he was found attempting to hitchhike out of town. Quertermoes was wanted on a Gallatin County warrant for failure to appear on...

Indiana State Police Employee Accused of Insurance Fraud

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A nearly four-month long investigation alleging insurance fraud was completed by the Indiana State Police and was recently submitted to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of Lucas P. Zeien, 37, of Evansville, IN.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 13, 2017, Special Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Bond resolution approved The board on Tuesday approved a resolution providing for the issue of approximately $5 million in general obligation community college bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient...

Small Cell Networks and Smart Cities ICC Holds Policy Session on Building Smart Cities in Illinois

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) hosted a policy session on Wednesday to discuss how governments can work together with wireless service carriers to build smart cities across Illinois. The session included expert panelists from across the nation focusing on...

Rides Mass Transit District Saline County driver enjoys success at national safety competition

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Rides Mass Transit District driver was able to earn high praise at a recent national safety competition. Jill Lyons placed...

Sullivan receives additional two year sentence in Edwards County Court

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court last Tuesday, 40 year old Charla Beth Sullivan was sentenced to two years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody on one count of theft according to States Attorney Eric St. Ledger’s...

House Vote Sends VA Accountability Bill to President Trump

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised today’s final passage of the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The Senate passed the bill on June 6, 2017 and it now heads to...

Man still sought after multi-county chase and man hunt Tuesday

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are still searching for a man that led them on high speed pursuits Tuesday morning and prompted a search of Carmi that shut down the City Pool and cancelled activities.Around 7 am, the Pope County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a stolen...