Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate while lifting... Read More.

Simulated Mine Training Facility at SIC is Ready for Action

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Coal country has a new mine training facility in Harrisburg. The long-awaiting Simulated Mine Training Facility at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) is completed and ready for training.SIC and coal mine training partner, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC), will hold a ribbon... Read More.

Governor Rauner Surprises Second Graders in Olney

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Unable to visit Mrs. Hardy’s second grade classroom at Richland County Elementary school before the end of classes this week, Governor Bruce Rauner paid a visit to the class through Skype on Monday – and surprised the students by offering to host a pizza... Read More.

FMH and Horizon Healthcare are in network with Medi-Share

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Horizon Healthcare strive to deliver affordable, quality care to the community. Those who use Medi-Share, a plan through the Christian Care Ministry, will be excited to learn that Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Horizon Healthcare are both in network. Therefore,... Read More.

MCPD Arrests 05/11-05/15

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.05/11/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 45 year old Gary G. Prater of Mt. Carmel for driving on a suspended driver's license. Prater was... Read More.

Enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills Sunday at Cahokia Mounds

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Children and fun-loving adults can enjoy a day of crafts, stories and Native American skills on Sunday, May 21, at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.The free Kids Day activities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ancient site,... Read More.

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Rend Lake College Class of 2017 celebrates 50th Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College officials want to congratulate the Class of 2017 for another successful year. The 50th Annual RLC Commencement was held Saturday, May 13 in James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. A total of 633 graduates were conferred 681 Associate Degrees and 454 Occupational Certificates... Read More.

Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced on Monday in White County Court according to States Attorney Denton Aud.24 year old William S. Franks of Grayville was sentenced to four and a half years in Illinois Department of... Read More.

New IDOT Mowing Approach to Help Protect Monarch Butterfly, Pollinator Populations in Illinois

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

To help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, the Illinois Department of Transportation is adjusting its mowing routine along state highways this spring and summer. The approach, part of IDOT’s overall effort to encourage green and sustainable practices in... Read More.

SIC’s Wiess: Graduation Day Is Here! Now What?

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

A column by Karen Weiss, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southeastern Illinois College Spring is in the air, and graduation season is upon us. It is a time of... Read More.