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Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

May 12, 4-5 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students and Practical Nursing (PN) students will have a pinning ceremony in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) theatre at SIC. There will be a light reception...

Illinois State Police announce enforcement results from inaugral Distracted Driving Week

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers across the state participated in the first ever “distracted driving awareness week.” During this enforcement campaign Troopers gave special attention to distracted driving, while still enforcing other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC). The...

Ashtyn Cowling named CEO Program Entrepreneur of the Year

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Clint Taylor presents Ashtyn Cowling a $100 Visa Gift Card and certificate for being named Entrepreneur of the Year. The White County CEO Class met for the final time on May 5,...

RLC ENSEMBLES OFFER CHANCE FOR FREE CREDIT, FUN

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Musicians in the Rend Lake College district are being encouraged to come toot their own horns and sing their hearts out as part of two music ensemble elective classes for the fall 2017 semester.The RLC Concert and Jazz Band (MUSI 1161) and the RLC...

Carmi Rotary hears about Nitrogen Reduction Challenge Thursday

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

JR Hubele introduced his brother in law, Bryan Tomm, as the program. Bryan told the Rotarians and guests that Tulane University is hosting a Nitrogen Reduction Challenge. This challenge is due to the fact that the Mississippi Basin of the Gulf of Mexico is...

Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois currently is responding to flooding. As rain continues to fall, many of our streams and rivers have yet to crest, or reach their highest level. While Shawnee National Forest works to assess the impacts of flooding, it’s important people remain safe...

Art Alliance of Southern Illinois to Hold Art Reception in Mt. Vernon

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Art Alliance of Southern Illinois is celebrating the opening of their group exhibit in the Made in Mt. Vernon Gift Shop at the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau. The reception will take place Friday, May 5

American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region continues to assist residents who were affected by the heavy rains and flash flooding that pummeled parts of the Midwest, including central and southern Illinois, over the past week. A number of communities in...

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved new electric rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company this week, the company’s first electric rate increase since 2008. The new rates are expected to generate approximately $1,901,561 in additional annual revenue.Mt. Carmel Public Utility...

RLC students join forces for Spero Family Services

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Roughly 60 Rend Lake College students came together this semester to raise awareness and advocate for local youth in foster care. Students enrolled in four different courses participated in the project for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and National Foster Care Month in...