Illinois DCFS and community partners kick-off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to help promote prevention...

White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on April 23, 2018 from 5-7pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi.Eleven students have participated in the class this year learning how to run their own business through...

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home.“I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and...

RLC Student Art Show winners announced

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The annual Rend Lake College Student Art Show was held last Thursday, March 22, in the Theatre Lobby. This year's judge was Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center in Mt. Vernon, who has visited campus this semester for a pottery demonstration in...

Gov. Rauner, State of Illinois honor trailblazing women

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce today hosted “A Celebration of Trailblazing Women,” honoring the accomplishments of five Peoria-area women in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was held as part...

Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2018Feb. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.6%4.9%-1.3Carbondale-Marion

Arrest made in Saline County burglaries

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County resident is in custody following an investigation into two recent burglaries, that occurred at two county locations in the past week.The first burglary occurred on March 19th at a residence, located at 875 College Road Eldorado. Several firearms were taken from the residence....

MCPD arrest reports 3/25 – 3/28

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.03/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt....

Jesse White Announces 14th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 14th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.Winners will receive the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an...

SIC Forensic Falcons Prepare for Night Before Nationals April 5th

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: (front row, l-r) Angelica Harrelson of Eldorado, Kaydee Dycu of Mt. Vernon, and Cheriaca Huntley of Carrier Mills. (back row, l-r) Jordan Fricks of Eldorado, Chanse Tullis of Springerton, Donovyn...