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Jesse White Reminds Drivers to Be Safe Over Memorial Day Weekend — Don’t Drink & Drive and Don’t Drive Distracted

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding people to travel safely during this Memorial Day holiday weekend and to not drink and drive and to not drive while distracted.“Memorial Day is a day in which we as a nation come together to remember and...

ISP District 19 announces results from May special patrols

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during May. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...

CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING AND RENEWAL CLASSES AT SIC

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Back by popular demand, Southeastern Illinois College is offering several Illinois concealed carry courses this summer and fall. SIC offers all three Illinois concealed carry courses -- the renewal, the eight-hour and the 16-hour. Register

May 21-27, 2018 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 21-27, 2018, is being observed the week before Memorial Day, a day when many pools open for the summer. This year’s national theme is “Swim Healthy. Stay Healthy.” The week is dedicated to educating people on how they...

Rep. Severin Works to Allow for “Act of God” Category on Missed Days from Rend Lake Water Crisis

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced today that he has been working with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) concerning the missed days of school by students in the nine counties declared a disaster area by the governor from the water main break...

IDNR Urges Safe Boating as Busy Summer Season Begins Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Conservation Police officers are reminding boaters to wear life jackets, and for boat operators to stay sober, as Illinois’ busiest boating season begins with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The reminders come as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25.“Wearing a life...

Mt. Vernon PawFest to be Held at Veteran’s Park June 3rd

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held Sunday, June 3rd at Veteran’s Park. This is the second year PawFest has been held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and will include laser tag,...

Jesse White Awards More Than $700,000 in Construction Grants to 15 Public Libraries

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $724,424 in FY18 Live and Learn Construction grants to 15 public libraries to help pay for essential, capital improvements. “Our public libraries are the cornerstones of our communities,” said White. “I am pleased to...

WVC Seeking Host Families for YFU International Students

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

For the 2018-2019 academic year, Wabash Valley College will be welcoming students through the Youth for Understanding International Exchange Student program. If your family loves to travel and experience other cultures and languages, while making the difference in the life of a student, then...

SIC’s Dr. Jonah Rice to lead Council of College Presidents

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice has been selected by his peers to lead the Illinois Community College Council of Presidents (ICCCP) as chair of the...