RLC’s first UAS graduates flying drones into local agriculture industry

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are already making soaring strides in a number of industries, and none less vital to Southern Illinois than agriculture.Of the dozen graduates in Rend Lake College’s first UAS program, two standouts are taking their lessons to... Read More.

Night at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Have you wondered what happens during the night after the Rend Lake Visitor Center closes? Join us on July 16th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. as the Rend Lake Visitor Center comes to life with visitors from the past telling of their connection with Rend... Read More.

Monsanto Fund gives $25,000 to Girl Scouts for STEM Robotics Leadership program

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) has received a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund to support Girl Scout STEM Robotics Leadership in Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and St. Clair counties. Robotics are a key component of GSSI’s commitment to giving girls opportunities and guidance... Read More.

MCPD arrests July 8th and 9th

Monday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/08/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested John T.W. Schonaman, age 25, of Browns after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic... Read More.

McLeansboro CountryMark Station Raises Most at Fueling Freedom Event

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

"It was one of those days that make you proud to live in the Midwest."...that's what one of one of the Petroleum Department Managers said about the June 24th Fueling Freedom events held across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. More than 40 CountryMark branded fueling stations... Read More.

MCPD arrests July 5 and 8

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/05/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the 400 block of N. Cherry Street reference someone knocking loudly on the front door... Read More.

Stolen truck from Wabash County recovered after three county chase

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Two Walnut Hill residents are jailed in Wabash County after a three county pursuit led to their arrest after a theft victim noticed them driving... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two for driving without a license

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police officers arrested 30 year old Michael Ridings of Carmi early Thursday morning following a traffic stop on Oak Street.Officers noticed that Riding’s vehicle had only one headlight and initiated the stop. During a records check it was discovered that Riding did not... Read More.

Saline County man rescued from kayak accident in rising flood waters

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Carrier Mills man had to be rescued by boat after he and a friend went kayaking in rising Saline County waters.According to a release from Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown, 19 year old Jordan Mitchell and a 17 year old friend were boating... Read More.

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Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We... Read More.