Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home.“I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and...

RLC Student Art Show winners announced

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The annual Rend Lake College Student Art Show was held last Thursday, March 22, in the Theatre Lobby. This year's judge was Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center in Mt. Vernon, who has visited campus this semester for a pottery demonstration in...

Gov. Rauner, State of Illinois honor trailblazing women

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce today hosted “A Celebration of Trailblazing Women,” honoring the accomplishments of five Peoria-area women in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was held as part...

Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2018Feb. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.6%4.9%-1.3Carbondale-Marion

Arrest made in Saline County burglaries

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County resident is in custody following an investigation into two recent burglaries, that occurred at two county locations in the past week.The first burglary occurred on March 19th at a residence, located at 875 College Road Eldorado. Several firearms were taken from the residence....

MCPD arrest reports 3/25 – 3/28

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court law.03/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt....

Jesse White Announces 14th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 14th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.Winners will receive the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an...