SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST ANNOUNCES BI-ANNUAL SNAKE ROAD CLOSURE

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 14, 2016) – On March 15, 2016, the Shawnee National Forest will temporarily close LaRue Road #345 (also known as the Snake Road) between mile post 3.0 and mile post 5.8. This section of the road will remain closed until May...

Phelps Expresses Anger, Disappointment Over Lack of FEMA Funding

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, issued the following statement Thursday after receiving word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Illinois’ request for flood assistance:“I think it is absolutely ridiculous that we were denied assistance from FEMA for the flooding...

Phelps Continues Fight to Stop Retirement Tax, Calls on Residents to Sign Petition Backing His Efforts

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

As residents gather their documents and prepare to file their taxes, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is renewing his call Thursday to join him in his fight to oppose a tax on retirement income. “Tax season is a painful reminder for some folks...

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL SEMESTER HONORS LIST

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Fall Semester 2015. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90 – 4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have...

ANNUAL OZARK TOUR TO HIGHLIGHT WATERFALLS AND WILDFLOWERS

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (MARCH 11, 2016) – Several interested citizens and civic groups have partnered with the Shawnee National Forest to relive Trigg’s Trails, Tours and Detours, also known as the Ozark Tours. Experience the extraordinary scenic beauty of this region by embarking in the...

Shimkus: ISIL is Committing Genocide

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Ratcheting up pressure on the State Department, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported bipartisan House legislation today to recognize the atrocities committed by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS, as acts of genocide.“These Islamists are beheading people across...

Stover graduates Basic Training

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman Lucas A. Stover graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and...

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 03-15-2016‏

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

A transfer articulation agreement between University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges was approved to facilitate the transfer of graduates from IECC who earn transfer associate degrees to the baccalaureate programs at the University of Southern Indiana. This agreement provides...

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program forms between RLC, CTA‏

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College and Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) are teaming up to offer students in the Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician (INEL) program a unique apprenticeship opportunity. Students who successfully complete the program and graduate from RLC will be in the running...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) will undergo its 8th reaccreditation assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) beginning on April 11. For four days, a team of CALEA assessors will examine all aspects of ISP...