Scenes from the second week of Kids Summer Camps at RLC

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The second week of Kids Summer Camps at Rend Lake College saw students of all ages getting active outside, practicing their skills, and learning in eight different camps. The students participated in Adventures Under the Sea, Blastoff, Drone Zone, Garbage Pail Science, Martial Arts,... Read More.

Electronics recycling and disposal returns to Carrier Mills this Saturday

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Electronics recycling returns Saturday June 17th, 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... Read More.

Job growth remains below national average

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.1 percentage points to 4.6 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline.

Strong showing for RLC boys’ basketball camp

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (June 15, 2017) - Communities from around the district sent their aspiring cagers to take part in the Rend Lake College Boys’ Basketball Camp this week. Campers who... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda June 20, 2017

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 20, 2017, at 5:30p.m. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Approve June 6,... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

June 19, 6 p.m. & June 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – SIC will host Illinois Concealed Carry classes in room G-120 and at the shooting range. Cost is $214, age 62 and over: $115. Fingerprinting, application and other fees are not... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter Rose (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner calling for a Special Session:“This is the right thing to do. It’s the job of the legislature to pass a balanced budget. Constitutionally, the... Read More.

McLeansboro woman arrested Thursday on theft and drug charges

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 47 year old Kelly Steele of McLeansboro for retail theft at the Carmi Dollar General. Steele was taken into custody at 2:23 pm, and a search of her person turned up a... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday:“We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with... Read More.