Top Scholars Celebrated at SIC’s Honors Night

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Hundreds of students, family and friends along with Southeastern Illinois College faculty and staff converged to celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements of the student body during SIC’s annual Honors Night held Thursday, April 27 in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center.... Read More.

OCC Baseball Exposure Showcase June 26-27

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College will host a Baseball Exposure Showcase June 26-27 at OCC’s Dennis Conley Field.The showcase is structured to expose players to multiple college recruiters. Position players will be evaluated on foot speed, throwing accuracy/arm strength, fielding ability and hitting skills. Pitchers will... Read More.

OCC Summer Little League Camp

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College will host a Summer Little League Camp for youth ages 6 to 15.The camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on June 20-22 at OCC’s Dennis Conley Field. Students will need to bring a bat, glove, helmet and shoes.The cost... Read More.

Carmi Rotary learns about Rotary Foundation programs at Thursday meeting

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting, Janice Alka, assistant district governor from the Mt. Carmel club, gave the program. She told the club about the Rotary Foundation goals and what each club was asked to give. She noted that the Polio plus program has some... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS AWARDS CEREMONY

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz was joined by ISP command staff members to recognize the noble contributions made by sworn and civilian members of the Illinois State Police, government agencies, and the public. The... Read More.

Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.2 percentage points to 4.7 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -7,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

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FDA and CDC Warning About Inaccurate Lead Test Results

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting Illinoisans that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning the public that a certain type of lead test made by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve... Read More.

NCOE School Board hires personnel at May meeting

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The May NCOE District School Board meeting was held Thursday the 18th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2017-2018 school year. Those employed were Jimmy Foster, Dean of Students at NCO; Trent Mason,... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis names Alex Aud 2017 Educator of the Year

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

During the Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Alex Aud was presented the 2017 Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented by Second Vice President Katelyne Wolff.Wolff has this to say about Aud, “Her car is one of the first to show... Read More.