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Active Assailant drill to be held at Norris City Annex school Monday, Dec. 12

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, December 12th, 2016 at approximately 2:15, the White County Sheriff’s Department, Enfield Police Department, Carmi Police Department, and the Norris City Police Department will be conducting a mock “active assailant” scenario at the Norris City Annex School in Norris City. There will... Read More.

Thursday morning crash sends Grayville man to hospital

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a traffic crash Thursday morning that sent a Grayville man to the hospital.According to the crash report, 19 year old Bryce Pool was driving a pickup on County Road 2600N one mile east of County Road 1200E... Read More.

RLC PRESIDENT HONORARY MEMBER OF PTK

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Dec. 8, 2016) - Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson (left) became an honorary member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Thursday. Wilkerson was nominated by Rend Lake College student and Phi Theta Kappa member Cris... Read More.

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IECC Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – December 13, 2016

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda December 13, 2016 7:00 p.m. Olney Central College Banquet Room 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents ... Read More.

USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The announcement includes new CRP practices to protect water quality and adds an additional 1.1 million... Read More.

OCC Baseball Winter Camp Jan. 14

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Olney Central College Baseball will host a Winter Camp on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the OCC Gymnasium and Britton’s Bullpen in Olney.Little League and Youth League, ages 6-14, will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. High school students, ages 15-18, will meet from... Read More.

Carmi Rotary gets preview of “Shen Yun”, coming in February

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club took a trip to China at Thursday’s meeting. The trip was courtesy of Professor Hao Feng, from the University of Illinois in Champaign. Professor Feng is a professor of food engineering, but his visit to Carmi had nothing to do... Read More.

SIC Board Discusses Finances and Student Opportunities

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met on Dec. 6 to hear an exceptional audit report and a tax levy presentation. Matt Businaro from Kemper CPA presented the annual external audit to the board and gave the college high marks for a clean audit... Read More.

Welcome the winter solstice at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the winter solstice with a special event at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.Sun watchers will gather on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 a.m. to see dawn break over Woodhenge, a reconstruction of the calendar used when Cahokia... Read More.

As Congress Adjourns, Shimkus Recalls Accomplishments

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Today, as the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned for the 114th Congress, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) touted a number of his recent legislative accomplishments.“There is this media-driven myth that nothing good ever gets done on Capitol Hill anymore,” said Shimkus. “But if you... Read More.