IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 08-15-2017

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges approved a tentative budget for the 2018 Fiscal Year, Tuesday, August 15, at the regular meeting, held at Wabash Valley College. A public hearing... Read More.

Horizon Healthcare offering new assistance program

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Brenda Ware-Roge, FMH Care Coordinator at Horizon Healthcare with Mary Bobbi Woods, Patient If you or a loved one is living with a chronic condition then you may benefit from Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s new... Read More.

SIC President’s and Vice President’s Lists for Summer Semester

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2017 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during... Read More.

State, Local Agencies Coordinate to Ensure Public Safety Before, During, After Eclipse

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Excitement is building for a total solar eclipse that will be visible in a 70-mile-wide path in southern Illinois on Aug. 21. While crowd estimates vary, at least 145,000 people are expected to travel to the totality area in 18 southern Illinois counties to... Read More.

Carmi City Council receives 2016 audit report; Taco Bell not coming to Carmi

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday for the second time in August. Following the approval of minutes and financials, Keith Botsch in his role as City CPA and Auditor, presented highlights of the 2016 audit for the fiscal year that ended December 31st.Botsch reported... Read More.

Enfield Village Board still studying roof replacement

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their August meeting.The Board decided to table a decision on two bids to fix the roof that was damaged by a storm recently. One bid was from D.C. Metal of Daviess County, Indiana for about $55,000... Read More.

Former Miss America Erika Harold announces bid for Illinois Attorney General

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Respected attorney and former Miss America Erika Harold today announced her candidacy for Illinois Attorney General.Growing up in Central Illinois, Harold learned the value of sacrifice and hard work from her parents who weren’t politicians.... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government. The bills, which reflect five of the 27 recommendations made by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti's Task Force on Local... Read More.

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations: “Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform. “We are hopeful that Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton share our sense... Read More.

Gov. Rauner statement on Charlottesville tragedy

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

“The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”