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Agriculture Program celebrates four decades of success, looks to the future

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2016) – On the tails of another successful year, Rend Lake College’s Agriculture program celebrated its 40th Annual Agriculture Banquet, held last month in Waugh Gymnasium, to honor students, faculty, and staff for another year well done.Now, with...

White County Final Multiplier Announced

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL, - White County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 05-17-2016

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Ryan Gower was employed as President of Lincoln Trail College, Robinson at the regular meeting of the IECC Board of Trustees held Tuesday, May 17, at Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel. A detailed contract will be presented for approval at the June...

Enfield Village employees to receive additional insurance

Wednesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Barry Montalta of AFLAC insurance addressed the board about supplemental coverage for cancer insurance and disability insurance if hurt off the job. In lieu of raises, coverage would be made available to all village employees and board members. There are various plans which were...

ICC to Host Summer Preparedness Policy Session

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will host a Summer Preparedness policy session on Thursday, May 26 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.The purpose of the session is to ensure that utilities, generators and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) remain ready to provide safe,...

PHI THETA KAPPA INITIATION HELD AT WVC

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

(Front row, left to right): April Dorney, Lori Graham, Loan Ngo, Jacey Schwarzlose, Sarah Larry, Brooke Salhani (Middle row, left to right): Sydney Zimmerman, Morgan Inyart, Sydney...

INDOT, KYTC to host public meetings regarding bridge and pavement rehabilitation on U.S. 41 between Evansville, IN and Henderson, KY

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will host public information meetings regarding a $25 Million construction project on U.S. 41 between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Specifically, INDOT and KYTC will advance bridge and road rehabilitation projects...

College Illinois! 529 Day Sweepstakes: Win a Free Semester of College!

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

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Carmi Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarship to Tabitha Mick

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce announced today that Tabitha Mick is the recipient of the 2016 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The scholarship is worth a total $4000, paid over a four year period, and was awarded by Chamber President Andy Acord during Awards...

Rend Lake College Class of 2016 crosses stage at 49th Commencement

Tuesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 16, 2016) – Rend Lake College officials want to congratulate the Class of 2016 for another successful year. The 49th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 14 in James Waugh Gymnasium. A total of 559 graduates were conferred 560 Associate Degrees...