Governor’s Children’s Cabinet adopts new initiatives

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

During a meeting today at Rush University Medical Center, the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth selected new priority initiatives for the upcoming year. Over the past few months, agency representatives have collaborated to craft thoughtful proposals on issues affecting youth in Illinois.The Cabinet... Read More.

RLC’s Active Shooter training in demand for local schools, businesses

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

One training program at Rend Lake College is preparing locals for what to do in the case of an active shooter. These 2-, 4- or 8-hour training courses are designed for school or business professionals to learn how to proactively handle an attack or... Read More.

RLC morns the passing of a president

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College community lost one of its most impactful leaders Thursday. Mark S. Kern, the longest-serving president in Rend Lake College’s history, passed away March 8, 2018. “Mark always was an adamant supporter of Rend Lake College. In all his years as an... Read More.

Carmi man surrenders on failure to register warrant

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, 54 year old Michael Cies of Carmi surrendered at the Carmi Police Department on a White County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Cies was taken into custody at 3:38 pm and transferred to the White County Jail. ... Read More.

American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois Names New Executive Director

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Bryce Goff has been named Executive Director for of the American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois.The American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois serves more than 1.1 million residents in a 43-county area—providing vital... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, March 12th

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 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:OTHER BUSINESS:1. Grayville Days Request for Funds2. TIF Agreement – Westwood Equities3. Uniform Contract4. Agency Agreement – Affordable Gas and Electric5.... Read More.

Red Cross Says Test Smoke Alarms and Turn Clocks Ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyoneto TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Lyn Hruska, Chief Executive... Read More.

Reis legislation addresses teacher shortages in the state

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has passed legislation out of the Illinois House intended to address teacher shortages throughout the state.HB3080 Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. For the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, it... Read More.

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Competition

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate... Read More.

Federal Grant Awarded to Widen I-57 Near Carbondale

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is receiving a $7.6 million grant to add lanes and help ease the flow of traffic in an often-congested, 5-mile stretch of Interstate 57 between Johnston City and Pond Creek. The Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost... Read More.