WVC student from Grayville elected as Student Board Member on IECC Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Madison Martin, a freshman at Wabash Valley College, has been elected to serve as the Student Board Member on the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees. Madison, who was elected by a student body vote at WVC, will be seated at the Board... Read More.

Albion woman arrested by Carmi Police Monday on meth charge

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Monday night, Carmi police arrested 43 year old Melissa Haycraft of Albion following a traffic stop at the intersection of Fackney and Seventh Streets on several charges.Haycraft was pulled over just before 6pm and taken... Read More.

RLC to host first women’s Concealed Carry class

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Next month, Rend Lake College is offering a new option for local women to obtain their Illinois Concealed Carry permit. On Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, the first women’s only Concealed Carry class will be open to any woman over the age... Read More.

SIC to Host Leap Day Tornado Memorial Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Five years ago, lives in Saline and Gallatin Counties were rocked as a result of the devastating Leap Day Tornado. Since then, the communities have rallied together to rebuild and restore without forgetting the damage done or the lives lost.To commemorate... Read More.

CTE Programs Play a Vital Role in Meeting Workforce Demands

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

SIC diesel technology instructor Ralph Boots fired up the diesel engine for area high school students interested in the program during SIC’s Applied Technology Spotlight Day in December. Southeastern Illinois College... Read More.

Rauner Administration Launches Jobs Portal

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration announced today as part of its ongoing AFSCME strike preparation that it has launched a new website called Working for a Better Illinois. The website is a simple way for job seekers to apply for jobs in Illinois government."We... Read More.

Governor Announces Medicaid Managed Care Reboot

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner, joined by Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Director Felicia Norwood and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon, today announced Illinois is taking steps to transform its Medicaid managed care program to improve healthcare delivery for more than... Read More.

Carmi woman crashes into dealership, arrested for DUI

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

At 2:15 Friday afternoon, Carmi Police responded to a call from White County Ford that a vehicle had struck the business. Upon arrival, officers found that 63 year old Mary Ann Edwards of Carmi had... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates National Social Workers’ Month

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

When one thinks of the month of March, many things may come to mind. Whether it’s the color green, specific sports, the anticipation of spring and flowers, or even four leaf clovers, many don’t know about another important recognition for March. It is... Read More.

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Pritchard to appear in Edwards County Court

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

21 year old Robert W Pritchard of Albion will make an appearance in Edwards County Court today after he violated an order of protection issued by that Court on Saturday. Pritchard is accused of coming... Read More.