Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center Tea Party honors Valentine’s Day

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Children enrolled in the Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center's (RLCFCC) Pre-K classroom took a trip down the rabbit hole yesterday with an "Alice in Wonderland" themed tea party to observe Valentine's Day. The party was equipped with a photo booth, snacks, and sweet...

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 15. “Let’s be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois’ dire financial problems,” State...

Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement:“Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been...

House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday:“Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families.“House...

WVC TO BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. Small World, Pool, and Fitness Center also will be closed.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

As prepared for delivery Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General Assembly

MCPD arrest report 2/14

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/14/2017-Mt. Carmel Police were dispatched to 219 E. 6th Street in Mt. Carmel reference a male subject beating a dog. When police arrived...

HOMECOMING SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT WVC

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Homecoming Weekend 2017 will be observed at Wabash Valley College on Saturday, February 25, with several activities in store for WVC students, alumni, and the public.WVC is hosting Rend Lake College, with the Lady Warriors playing at 5:30 p.m. and the Warriors at 7:30...

RLC’s HIT program establishes articulation agreement with ISU

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students enrolled in the Health Information Technology (HIT) program have another option to transfer after graduation, thanks to an articulation agreement with Illinois State University (ISU).The agreement, approved this evening by the RLC Board of Trustees, allows...

Statement from Rauner Administration on CPS Lawsuit

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis released the following statement in response to Chicago Public School’s lawsuit:“We have just received the lawsuit and are reviewing it.But it is important to remember that the bipartisan, bicameral school funding commission just...