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Rend Lake College Spring 2016 Honors Lists

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 417 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring 2016 semester.The lists include 170 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average...

NCOE Board gets ready for coming school year

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education met last evening and prepared for the 2016-17 school year. The Board accepted the resignations of Kellyn Sirach as Booth Jr. High Language Arts teacher, from Jayme Cowling, NCO first grade teacher and from Cliff Karnes as high school...

Carmi man arrested after violent threats; resisting arrest

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is facing a list of charges after making violent threats against several people and fighting Carmi police officers on Wednesday.39 year old Jason C Williams is currently housed in the...

White County EMA receives grant from state agency

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

White County’s Emergency Management Agency is getting a shot in the arm as the recipient of one of 120 grants announced Tuesday by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.White County will receive $14,197.65 as part of $4 million dollars awarded by the state agency. The...

Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “High heat and humidity can lead to...

CWCHS alum Winters named to All-America Softball Team for WVC

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that two athletes have been named to the 2016 NJCAA Division I All-America Teams. All-America selections are made by the NJCAA Division I Softball and NJCAA Division I Baseball Committees.

Stay Informed Through “IDOT in Motion”

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

With construction season in full swing this summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) encourages you to sign up for the “IDOT in Motion” email subscription service to stay informed about projects in your area. “We are constantly striving to better connect with you, our...

RLC Foundation Children’s Center hosting ribbon-cutting for addition

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

After several generous donations and six months of construction, the Rend Lake College Foundation (RLCF) will unveil the new Children’s Center’s Skill Development Room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house next month.The ceremony will begin on location...

FMH FOUNDATION GOLF & FEAST ON THE FAIRWAY AUGUST 5TH

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for their upcoming 12th Annual Golf Scramble & a “Feast on the Fairway” to be held on Friday, August 5. These events help to raise funds to support services, programs, and state-of-the-art medical equipment needs of the...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 07-29-2016

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges’ Board of Trustees approved two new policies at the regular meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson. The Board approved a policy on the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Higher Education. This policy will...