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While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe
(Rend Lake, Benton, IL) — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that you wear them.In the last 10 years,...
ICC Releases Initial Comments in NextGrid
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced today the release of the initial comments received in the NextGrid Utility of the Future Study.The Commission received comments from more than 40 groups and individuals in response to a March 2017 Resolution inviting energy...
Beach Blast to be Held at Rend Lake South Sandusky Beach on May 27, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is hosting the annual Rend Lake Beach Blast on Saturday, May 27th, at the South Sandusky Beach. There will be games for all ages, music, and activities that teach all ages how to stay safe...
Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive safely during Memorial Day Weekend travel
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions for the upcoming holiday travel. Troopers are responsible for the safety of more than 20,000 miles of the state’s roads and highways.The Memorial Day Holiday...
Final testing date approaching for RLC Medical Assistant program application
Students interested in Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant program have one week left to test and complete an application for the Fall 2017 semester. The program’s entrance exam is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 with applications due the...
Speaker Michael Madigan issues statement on Senate budget bill
Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday regarding budget bills passed by the Senate:“The appropriations measures passed by the Senate will be thoughtfully considered by the House Democratic Budget Working Group headed by Representative Greg Harris. Since the beginning...
