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SIC President’s and Vice President’s Lists for Fall 2015‏

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College 2015 Fall President’s List (Perfect 4.0 GPA) Arthur Stephani Poe Broughton Brittney Suits Carmi Jerrie Baxley, Dakota Janovich, Kassidy Knight, Mitchell Masterson, Karrissa Siegel Carrier Mills Harley Cofield, Casey Crowder, Bethany Lewis, Anthony Schutt

Illinois Winter Road Conditions in One Click

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds motorists to bookmark gettingaroundillinois.com on their computers and smartphones for quick access to the latest winter road conditions. The Getting Around Illinois map is updated 24/7 during winter weather, providing motorists with the latest... Read More.

Super Saturday returning to Rend Lake College

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Visit Rend Lake College this weekend for Super Saturday to take the first step to becoming a college student. The event will be held from 9 a.m. – noon.During Super Saturday, students can register for the Spring 2016 semester, pick up textbooks, get a... Read More.

Phelps Calls on President Obama to Approve Disaster Relief for Flooded Areas

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, released the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster for fourteen counties in Southern Illinois that are being threatened by rising water levels: “Local county officials and Governor... Read More.

Shimkus Takes Aim at President’s Executive Actions

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a lifelong supporter of the 2nd Amendment with a lifetime “A” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA), released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s proposed executive actions on guns:“If the executive actions President... Read More.

Ritch sentenced in White County Court

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Sentencing was handed down in White County Court on Monday in the case of Martin A. Ritch, who was convicted in October on one count of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Shimkus Touts New Law to Assist Small, Rural Drinking Water Systems

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today joined local leaders in Dieterich, Marshall, Lawrenceville and Sandoval to announce the availability of technical assistance for rural water systems. Richard Rand (left) shows Congressman Shimkus around... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Registration is still going on at Southeastern Illinois College. Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11.Jan. 9, 1 & 3 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. Southwestern Illinois College in SIC’s Deaton Gym. Women’s game at 1... Read More.

Reis Urges Drivers to Sign up for License Sticker Notices

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Willow Hill) is reminding motorists that Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will no longer be mailing notifications to vehicle owners reminding them to renew their license plate stickers. Reis says... Read More.

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Saturday morning accident takes life of McLeansboro man

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Saturday morning accident in Jefferson County claimed the life of one man and sent a woman to a St. Louis hospital with injuries.22 year old Lucas Johnson of McLeansboro was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident that occurred in the early... Read More.