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Flash flood watch in effect through Sunday

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

..MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and...

Reis Rejects Taxpayer Funded Abortion Bill

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) cast a resounding no vote on Tuesday when on a bill that would radically expand access to elective, taxpayer-funded abortions. HB 40 on Tuesday. Reis spoke against the abortion-on-demand legislation, citing moral objections...

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Possible U.S. Withdrawal of NAFTA

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the possibility of U.S. withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “We are alarmed by reports that President Trump is considering...

Treasurer Frerichs Announces First Quarter Investment Returns

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

A shift in investment strategy that embraced longer-term investments and higher yields allowed the state to more than double its investment income to $26 million in the first quarter of this year, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The shift is possible after an...

J. WILDERMAN AUTOPLEX RECEIVES 100 YEAR SERVICE AWARD FROM CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

In 1970, Jim Wilderman’s career began as a high school English teacher. He then worked selling cars for various dealers in Mt. Carmel. At the time, there were five car dealerships in Mt. Carmel in the early 70’s. In 1974, he was asked by...

“WHO’S WHO” STUDENTS ANNOUNCED AT WVC

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Students named to this year’s edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Community Colleges” include, left to right: Tiffany Cowger (Assistant Dean of Student Services), Parker Wilkinson, Chloe Benedict, April Dorney, Jacey...

Phi Theta Kappa initiation held at WVC

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Phi Theta Kappa Initiates for 2017, front row, L to R: Leslie Graham, Miranda Raber, Kayla Hedge, Elise Thomason, Julia Whittler, StephenieWelsch, Nhi Nguyen, Justin Spear, Deric Wright, Minto Yamamoto; back row: Rae...

RLC’s “Careers without Limits” features women in criminal justice

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Three women working in the male-dominated criminal justice field spoke to students at Rend Lake College Monday about their experiences in two non-traditional occupations. Judge Jo Beth Weber, Resident Circuit Judge for Jefferson County in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, addressed the audience first, followed...

Electronics Recycling and Disposal returns to Carrier Mills

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Two upcoming opportunities for Electronics recycling. One is this Saturday April 29th, and again in May 13th, in Village of Carrier Mills.The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No...

Frerichs: Trump Trashes Protections for Students and Taxpayers

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Private companies that service college loans will profit at the expense of students because the Trump administration killed commonsense changes to reduce the default rate among college borrowers, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “Let’s be clear about what President Trump’s changes mean. These...