Three RLC Allied Health students named IRHA scholars

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Three outstanding Rend Lake College students are being rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the local area with scholarships this spring through the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA).Sarah Davis of Broughton, Brittney Pettit of Benton, and Jera Sloat of Bonnie were each... Read More.

The Illinois Departments of Employment Security and Department of Corrections Invites You to a Workshop

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

What: IDES and Department of Corrections When: Tuesday, February 13th 2018 10:00 am for Veterans and 10:30 am for the General Public Where: Rend Lake College Science Building, Room SCI 122 468 North Ken Gray Pkwy.

State Fire Marshal and Illinois Fire Service Institute Showcase State Efforts on Better Equipping Fire Departments and First Responders

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) hosted a forum today on better equipping fire departments and first responders in Illinois. The distinguished panelists highlighted statewide grant opportunities for gear, innovative research and resources for Illinois’... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“After six months of negotiation with the Rauner Administration, House Democrats are preparing to advance a framework for an update of the Illinois hospital assessment program, which must receive federal approval before... Read More.

New Haven man arrested by CPD at Burrell’s Woods Monday

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 39 year old Joshua Watkins of New Haven at Burrell’s Woods on a White County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.Watkins was taken into custody without incident just before... Read More.

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR ENDORSES DAVID REIS

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) ACTIVATOR today announced David Reis, State Representative of the 109th district, has been endorsed by the local ACTIVATOR trustee committee. Local trustee members unanimously endorsed Reis based upon his unwavering commitment to farmers, his strong beliefs in the rural... Read More.

SIC’S ELI BOND LOOKS TO WIN THIRD NATIONAL ARCHERY TITLE

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Eli Bond will soon have a chance to shoot for a third national title at the US Collegiate Archery Association’s (USCA) and National Field Archery Association’s (NFAA) national indoor collegiate championships in Las Vegas, Nevada Feb. 9-12.The Vegas... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 6

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street February 6, 2018, at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve January 16, 2018, Council... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Vote on Corn Day Parade Theme

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Katelyne Wolff counts ballots for Corn Day Parade Theme as Holly Healy makes Corn Day plans The Carmi Kiwanis Club met at noon on Thursday, February 1 at the Farm Bureau Building. President Holly... Read More.

Kent Armstrong named Paul Harris Fellow at Carmi Rotary meeting

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

At the Carmi Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Pastor Randy Douglass spoke about Active Intruder Training. He had attended a seminar about active killers in houses of worship, and what a church could do to... Read More.