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RLC Fall Concert to “Celebrate American Musicians”

RLC Fall Concert to “Celebrate American Musicians”

Local musicians are less than two weeks away from “celebrating American musicians” during the Rend Lake College Fall Concert. The free event, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the RLC Theatre, will feature performances by the college’s Concert...

Goose Hunting Pit Opportunity Available at Rend Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is offering the opportunity for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the sport of goose hunting.  A specially designed in-ground goose pit, located just east of the Mine 21 parking area, features a gradually sloping sidewalk...

Three Miner Trainings coming to RLC in November and December

Several training courses for aspiring miners and mining professionals are coming to Rend Lake College’s campus next month. All trainings will be held on the Ina campus.First up is a 48-hour Inexperienced Miner Training for Surface and Underground miners, scheduled for 4:40 – 10...
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WVC Foundation Chili Supper set for November 15, 2017

The annual WVC Foundation Chili Supper will be held on Wednesday, November 15, with serving from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Red Café in the David L. Hart Student Center. Foundation Directors will be serving chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Carry-outs...

FMH November Calendar Of Events

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Advanced Cardiac Life Support class on November 17th at 9 a.m.   The cost is $30 for the ACLS course.  Should a CPR card be needed, there will...
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Unemployment Rate Drops in All Illinois Metro Areas

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs...

Severin Votes Against House Bill 4117

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted against House Bill 4117, which failed to pass the House on Thursday. The bill would have outlawed all trigger modification devices intended to accelerate a firearm’s rate of fire.“House Bill 4117 was an attempt to trample on the...

Mt. Carmel Police arrest shoplifter Thursday

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Mt. Carmel Police arrested 39 year old Melissa J. Luthe of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a shoplifter...
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Trick or Treat the Rend Lake Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to invite all the boys and ghouls celebrating Halloween for a very special Trick or Treat at the Rend Lake Visitor Center on Tuesday, October 31. Kids and adults are encouraged to come...