Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dec. 9, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – SIC will hold a Food Service Sanitation Certification/Recertification class. Tuition is $53 along with a $55 fee. For more information contact Lori Cox, 252-5400 ext. 2300. To register, Admissions ext. 4120.

RLC’s Newbury and Berner receive Hot Rod Nights Scholarship

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Rend Lake College students are the proud recipients of Hot Rod Nights Automotive Scholarships. The scholarships offered by the organization have helped several students pursue their passion for vehicles both inside and outside the classroom over the years.The 2017 recipients are... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for battery

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 32 year old Nicholas Jennings of Carmi on a charge of battery Thursday night. Jennings was taken into custody at his residence on Kerney Street at 10:21 pm and was transported to... Read More.

IDOT’s Annual Traveler Opinion Survey Available

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. 31.“Illinois is the transportation hub of North America, a role we take very seriously,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn.... Read More.

Nature Ornament Craft Day and Santa Visit at Rend Lake

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is hosting a visit by Santa and a Nature Ornament Craft Day at the Rend Lake Visitor Center on Tuesday, December 19th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Stop by to create a nature ornament,... Read More.

Clean Audit, Unfunded Mandate and Recruitment Discussed at SIC Board Meeting

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to approve the annual audit among other business.The 2017 audit, presented by Kemper CPA firm, was exemplary in that it was unmodified... Read More.

Rotary Club learns about national opioid crisis

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club got a very sobering lesson in the national opioid crisis from Dr. Patrick Haskell.Dr. Haskell told the club that his earliest recollection of someone being hooked on an opioid drug was the book and movie, To Kill A Mockingbird. In... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, December 11

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. Pending or Probable Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)2. The... Read More.

Saline County man facing weapons charges

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Wasson man was arrested by Saline County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday after an arrest warrant was executed at his residence.43 year old Daniel Curry was taken into custody at his home on Wasson Road and... Read More.

Illinois Firearm Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 80,021 Deer

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 3. The 2017 preliminary harvest total compares to the final total of 79,559 deer harvested during the firearm season in 2016.The preliminary harvest for... Read More.