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Two decades later: RLC STARS program honors students, staff and legacy

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students, faculty, staff and administration gathered last week to celebrate 20 years of STARS in the James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. The STARS (Student Transfer and Retention Support) program staff recognized their students and graduates for an outstanding year of success and...

Eldorado Garden Study Club Celebrates Arbor Day with Planting at SIC

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Eldorado Garden Study Club celebrated Arbor Day by donating an October Glory Maple Tree to Southeastern Illinois College last month. The club has been donating trees to SIC for the past 11 Arbor Day holidays to establish a grove for the campus.

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed...

RLC Recognition Banquet honors retirees, outstanding faculty and excellent staff

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Board members, faculty, staff, and retired employees gathered in the Theatre last night to celebrate and distinguish several individuals for an exceptional academic year. At the annual Recognition Banquet, seven retirees and a handful of current employees were honored for their...

Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget. The bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill will keep the government running through September 30, 2017.“My constituents are fed up with massive, must-pass bills that...

FMH presents April Employee of the Month

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital enjoys honoring employees for providing exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally every month. Pictured is Staci Atteberry, Billing Specialist, being presented the Employee of the Month plaque by...

Governor Urges Illinois Drivers to be Aware and Travel with Care

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates to kick-start the riding season and launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s annual “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. The governor proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois for the 34th consecutive year...

Illinois Student Assistance Commission Awarded Federal Gear Up Grant

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant, and launched its first year of

Two men sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday, according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.35 year old Anthony Bennett, who has listed addresses in both Carmi and Chicago, was sentenced to 5...

“Taxpayer Bargain” Budget Plan Assigned to Committees

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The “Taxpayer Bargain” proposal made a significant step forward this week. Fourteen pieces of the 18-bill package of government reforms and cuts, introduced April 26 by Senators Kyle McCarter and Dan McConchie, have been assigned to seven Senate committees.Sen. McCarter said...