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Shimkus Comments on Paris Attack

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, today extended his thoughts and prayers to the French people and called for the U.S. to honor our commitment to...

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department gets Frank Orr grant

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured Joe Judge, City Commissioner and Sheriff J. Derek Morgan The Wabash County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce they are a recipient of the Frank Orr...

SIC Forensic Falcons Beat University Competition

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are (front row, l-r) Kelsey Bartok, Brooklyn Beckham, Cassidy Maynard, Cassandra Watkins, Alli Haley, Zeb Sanderson, and Carrice McDaniel. Back row (l-r) Adam Wasson, Caleb Abbott, Preston Boone, Gabe...

FMH Auxiliary Baby Quilt Raffle Winner

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured behind the quilt are Auxiliary Members, Carol Brach, Joyce Williams, and Pat Kenshalo, with this year’s Baby Quilt winner, Brandy Crane and FMH Foundation Director, Charlotte...

RLC Medical Coding certificate provides entry into workforce, Health Info Technology program

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two health care programs at Rend Lake College are going hand-in-hand to give graduates more options after finishing college. The Medical Coding (MEDC) certificate is a good place to start to either go straight into the workforce or build skills to enter into the...

DAR Festival of Trees‏ Saturday, Nov. 21

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will again sponsor the Festival of Trees on Saturday, 21st from 9:00-3:00 at First Mid IL Bank Community Room. The public is invited to attend and vote for their favorite tree. There...

Temporary Area Closings during Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Benton, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to remind visitors that the following recreation areas will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during the first weekend of the 2015 firearm deer season. Dates for the...

Upcoming events at SIC‏

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s basketball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan College in SIC’s Deaton Gym.Dec. 2, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. Vincennes University in SIC’s Deaton Gym. Women’s...

Give something that means something – Give blood or host a blood drive

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2015) – The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something that means something this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation or hosting a blood drive.Blood donations often decline from now to New Year’s Day when holiday...

ACS GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH‏

Tuesday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Our Great American Smokeout is this Thursday. While we have some good news about the adult smoking rate declining, it is overshadowed by a grim global outlook and the fact so many...