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RLC Medical Assistant program seats limited for Fall 2018

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Summer and fall classes are filling up fast in Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant program. Interested students are encouraged to look ahead to the beginning of the program this fall by getting ahead this summer.Students can get a jump start in the program by...

100 Days until the DuQuoin State Fair

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

With the start of the Du Quoin State Fair just 100 days away, Ag Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Luke Sailer are unveiling some exciting changes for the annual end-of-summer extravaganza.New this year, admission and parking fees will be waived on the...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting-Tuesday May 15

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Ryan Hawkins was employed as Chief Financial Officer at the District Office, effective July 1, 2018. The CFO position was left vacant with the May 1 retirement of Roger Browning. Mr. Hawkins, of Olney, was appointed CFO by the IECC Board of Trustees...

Lifeguarding and Advanced Lifeguarding/Recertification classes offered at WVC

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in becoming a certified lifeguard, or if you are a certified lifeguard and need recertification, now is your opportunity to enroll in the upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguarding class or Advanced Lifesaving/Recertification class which will be offered at the Wabash...

Shawnee National Forest hosts ArborWild program in Carbondale

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t miss this event where FUN meets the outdoors at Shawnee National Forest’s annual ArborWild. The drop-in event will be held Tuesday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Evergreen Park in Carbondale, Illinois. This year’s event will include wildland firefighters, wildlife stations, fishing,...

Gov. Rauner proposes death penalty for mass murderers and killers of law enforcement officers

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

(May 14, 2018) Gov. Bruce Rauner today asked the Illinois General Assembly to reinstate the death penalty for mass murderers and those who kill law enforcement officers.The proposal is part of a precedent-setting public safety initiative that the Governor unveiled in...

Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day June 2nd

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday, June 2rd, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9 yrs. old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue Southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport...

McLeansboro man jailed in Evansville after three state police chase

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man and a Raleigh woman are in custody in Evansville after leading police on a chase that started in Pope County.Authorities say that 47 year old Michael Kennedy is facing multiple charges after...

Wayne County Special Traffic Patrol results

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County on May 11th and May 12th. These sTEP Patrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding,...

ISP District 19 conducts Roadside Safety Check in White County

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in White County from late night 05/04/2018 to early morning 05/05/2018. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 1 and Epworth Road in Carmi,...