Illinois State Police preparing for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists that the ISP is gearing up for the beginning of the holiday travel period. The ISP will be stepping up enforcement patrols as the holiday driving season begins. The...

WVC to host FAFSA Completion Night

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid FAFSA Completion Night on December 1, 2016 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Services complex and Room 25 in Main Hall. The FAFSA is currently available for 2017-2018 as of October 1, 2016.Financial Aid...

RLC offers late night advisements in November, December for Spring 2017 enrollment

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College advisors are staying late this fall to enroll students in Spring 2017 classes after hours. Four late night options have been scheduled to work around students’ schedules.By appointment, students can register now during regular hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday...

FMH Senior Life Solutions to celebrate 10 years with Open House

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions is inviting the community in to celebrate 10 years of renewing hope of senior adults in the community. An open house event is set for Thursday, December 8th from 1 – 3 p.m. A warm greeting, hot cocoa,...

Rep. Reis presents Bicentennial resolution to City of Carmi

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis presented Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard a copy of a resolution passed by the Illinois House proclaiming Carmi's Bicentennial celebration. HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, On April 10, 1816, in a log...

Senator-Elect Fowler shows early interest in Higher Ed

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Senator-Elect Dale Fowler visited the Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg campus on Monday, Nov. 21, to learn more about the college, its programs and its students’ needs. After meeting with faculty and administrators, he was given a tour of campus, visiting the Diesel Technology...

CWC Board of Education holds November meeting

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education met for their November meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Lincoln Attendance Center.The Board passed a resolution authorizing abatement of the bond levy for the bond issue in this levy year, of $207,000 out of a total...

Illinois State Police to Watch for Distracted Drivers in Work Zones

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that additional officers will be patrolling work zones as the construction season comes to an end. Although officers will be enforcing all traffic laws, they will primarily focus on motorists who are violating...

MCPD arrest report 11/21

Tuesday, November 22 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.11/21/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the Family Dollar reference a female shoplifter inside of the store. When police arrived the...

RLC Concert Band, Choir seeking local musicians for spring semester

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Fill up your Spring 2017 schedule with two music ensemble elective classes to help get one step closer to a degree. Rend Lake College’s Concert Band and Concert Choir are searching for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-17 academic year.Both courses are...