Local News
IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness
As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme...
Severin Holds First Satellite Office Hours at West Frankfort Public Library
On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested...
Kids Summer Camps return to Rend Lake College
The first week of Kids Summer Camps at Rend Lake College featured many different activities for campers, such as using their creativity to make delicious desserts or unique crafts, or spending their day being active and learning about health and nutrition. Some campers also...
Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during June. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...
WVC’S Diesel Equipment Technology Program to host 9th annual Wicked Wheels car, jeep, truck, motorcycle, & antique tractor show
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 8, 2017! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 9th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Jeep, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique Tractor Show! Whether you have a car, truck, motorcycle, antique tractor, or Jeep, you are invited to come...
