Indiana man injured after fall at Garden of the Gods

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

An Indiana man fell at the Garden of the Gods Sunday afternoon. Saline County Central Dispatch received the 9-1-1 call around 4:30 p.m.Zachary Settles, 24, of Newburgh, Indiana fell approximately five (5) feet and suffered a leg injury. Saline County deputies, Saline County EMS and Equality... Read More.

Electronics recycling returns to Carrier Mills on Saturday

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday March 24th, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon.No longer can you throw electronics away and they be taken to... Read More.

Gov. Rauner proclaims National Agriculture Day in Illinois

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner proclaimed today National Agriculture Day in Illinois and encouraged Illinoisans to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the state. This is the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day and this year’s theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life.”“As one of our largest... Read More.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Carmi man Tuesday morning

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 29 year old Larry Tyree of Carmi following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. Tyree was pulled over on Oak Street at 12:10 am and was taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and operation of an uninsured... Read More.

IECC Board Meeting Agenda – March 20, 2018 – WVC – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda March 20, 2018 7:00 p.m. Wabash Valley College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

Grayville City Council to hold special meeting to review mowing bids

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MARCH 26, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10:00 A.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner Stroud1. BID OPENING – MOWING BIDSADJOURN

CWC Unit 5 Board considers full time resource officer

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter addressed the Board about the possibility of partnering with the Carmi Police Department to have a school resource officer for the 2018-19 school year. Carter said he spoke to several school districts, including Mt. Carmel, Flora and Carbondale that... Read More.

Nominations Now Open for 2018 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful contributions they have made in Illinois.“It is a true honor to recognize... Read More.

Illinois voters have strong views on major issues facing the state: Simon Poll

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois voters support vigorous government action regarding two major issues on Illinois’ policy agenda. That is the conclusion of a recent statewide poll of 1,001 registered voters released by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.Voters see a need for... Read More.

RLC requests Third-Party comments prior to HLC visit

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Chances are you have a connection to Rend Lake College. You came to us for an associate degree or certificate. You participated in one of our Community Education courses. You sent your children to campus for our Summer Kids Camps. You visited campus for... Read More.