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RLC TUITION STAYS FLAT FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake College is putting students before its balance sheet. For the fifth straight year, tuition is staying the same. RLC continues to be one of the most affordable community colleges in the nation and a harbor in the wake of higher education's growing... Read More.

Free GED Classes Offered This Spring

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Free GED classes are now being offered through a cooperative program between Rend Lake College and Southeastern Illinois College. The pair will begin GED classes over Zoom with classes starting every few weeks.Class start dates coming up are... Read More.

More Vaccine Opportunities for White County and Jackson County

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department has announced COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments are Available! Jackson County is partnering with the State of Illinois and Illinois National Guard to expand vaccination opportunities. This is for any Illinois resident who is eligible under Phase 1a or Phase 1b of the... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES 2021 FAN ATTENDANCE POLICY

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College will be implementing a fan attendance policy for its 2021 seasons under guidance from state, local, and institutional officials, the college’s athletic department announced Thursday. RLC Athletics will not be allowing fans from either home or visiting parties for... Read More.

CATCH UP AND GET AHEAD THIS SUMMER WITH RLC CLASSES BEGINNING JUNE 7

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Make the most of the upcoming summer months by enrolling in classes at Rend Lake College. Staying busy this summer can help students catch up to stay on track or get ahead for graduation. RLC is offering up a schedule of online and hybrid... Read More.

8th Street in Carmi Between Smith and Stewart Closed

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water line repair, 8th Street between Smith Street and Stewart Street is closed to thru traffic through today (February 19, 2021.) The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 5 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)1 male in his 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday.1 male in his 20’s To date:There have been 754 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 729 people have... Read More.