Sixteen RLC Radiologic Technology students celebrate Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Soon-to-be graduates of Rend Lake College’s Radiologic Technology program celebrated their upcoming commencement and board examination with a Pinning Ceremony this afternoon in the Student Center.The students were surrounded by friends and family as program faculty offered words of encouragement and praise. Opening the...

Grayville man arrested on Richland County warrant Thursday

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday afternoon about a black pick up driving recklessly in the Crossville area. When deputies arrived, they found a truck matching the description parked in the Maier Grocery store parking lot.

RLC Open House to feature EMT-Paramedic program, AHA Training Center

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 20-26, Rend Lake College is hosting an Open House to feature the EMT and Paramedic programs alongside the American Health Association (AHA) Community Training Center.The Open House, set for 5 – 7 p.m. Monday,...

RLC Physical Science goes on an adventure

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Greg Hollmann, Associate Professor of Physical Sciences at Rend Lake College decided it was just too nice outside to keep his students sealed in the classroom. Hollmann took his Physical Sciences Classes out to explore Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest to put...

Carmi awarded infrastructure grant Thursday

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi was awarded a state infrastructure grant in the amount of $90,387 on Thursday for the construction of a new lift station and the replacement of a sewer line.The award was one of many issued by Governor Bruce Rauner on Thursday. ...

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, May 15th

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street May 15, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve May 1, 2018,...

OCC Summer Little League Camps

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College Baseball is hosting Summer Little League Camps for youth ages 6-13.Session I will meet June 4-6 and June 18-20, with rain dates of June 7 and 21. Session II will be offered July 16-18 and 23-25, with rain dates of July...

SIC forms coed bowling team

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

For the first time in its history, Southeastern Illinois College will compete in varsity levelbowling, with its official season beginning Aug. 13. Head bowling coach Archie Blair announced today that Southeastern will...

The Illinois Department of Human Services Commemorates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is raising awareness for children’s mental health and partnering with providers across the state for awareness day events.In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed May 10, 2018 to be Children’s Mental Health Day...

Avoiding Tick- And Mosquito-borne Illnesses

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, we’re starting to see ticks and mosquitoes. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people about simple precautions they can take to avoid bites.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis, while mosquitoes can...