RLC Fall Concert to “Celebrate American Musicians”

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Local musicians are less than two weeks away from “celebrating American musicians” during the Rend Lake College Fall Concert. The free event, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the RLC Theatre, will feature performances by the college’s Concert... Read More.

Goose Hunting Pit Opportunity Available at Rend Lake

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is offering the opportunity for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the sport of goose hunting. A specially designed in-ground goose pit, located just east of the Mine 21 parking area, features a gradually sloping sidewalk... Read More.

Three Miner Trainings coming to RLC in November and December

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Several training courses for aspiring miners and mining professionals are coming to Rend Lake College’s campus next month. All trainings will be held on the Ina campus.First up is a 48-hour Inexperienced Miner Training for Surface and Underground miners, scheduled for 4:40 – 10... Read More.

WVC Foundation Chili Supper set for November 15, 2017

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The annual WVC Foundation Chili Supper will be held on Wednesday, November 15, with serving from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Red Café in the David L. Hart Student Center. Foundation Directors will be serving chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Carry-outs... Read More.

FMH November Calendar Of Events

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Advanced Cardiac Life Support class on November 17th at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 for the ACLS course. Should a CPR card be needed, there will... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest after traffic stop Thursday

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Alyssa Rivera of Carmi Thursday morning after a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Rivera was pulled over on Jessup Street at 8:28 am and transported to the... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Illinois Metro Areas

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs... Read More.

Severin Votes Against House Bill 4117

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted against House Bill 4117, which failed to pass the House on Thursday. The bill would have outlawed all trigger modification devices intended to accelerate a firearm’s rate of fire.“House Bill 4117 was an attempt to trample on the... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police arrest shoplifter Thursday

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Mt. Carmel Police arrested 39 year old Melissa J. Luthe of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a shoplifter... Read More.

Trick or Treat the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake would like to invite all the boys and ghouls celebrating Halloween for a very special Trick or Treat at the Rend Lake Visitor Center on Tuesday, October 31. Kids and adults are encouraged to come... Read More.