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No Pokemon Go access on Veteran Home’s grounds

Monday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has asked Nintendo to restrict the internet augmented reality game, Pokemon Go, from any of its IDVA Veteran Homes properties and will ask the public not to play the game on these grounds as well."We are concerned... Read More.

Hamilton County teen killed in Friday accident

Monday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Hamilton County High School student died Friday afternoon following a traffic crash involving a pickup and a tractor.Illinois State Police say that 17 year old Dawson Parmley was killed after attempting to pass another vehicle on Dahlgren Road at 1:40pm. The Hamilton County... Read More.

Standing Water on Roadway Blamed for Crash in Wayne County Friday Morning

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The heavy rain Friday morning was partially to blame for an accident involving a Jeep and a Mack Semi on US Highway 45. According to State Police, 44 year old Teresa Smith of Fairfield was traveling southbound on 45 about a tenth of a... Read More.

Illinois State Police Outlines Traffic Stop Procedures

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt would like to address the issue of law enforcement and public interactions during traffic stops. Most traffic stops are conducted for minor traffic violations or equipment issues related to the vehicle and the law... Read More.

National Guard members and Reservists can obtain the Veteran Identifier on their Illinois Driver’s License

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Former members of the Guard and Reserve who do not have any periods of active duty other than their initial active duty for training and annual training are now eligible to receive "Veteran" on their driver’s licenses. "This bill ensures that every man and... Read More.

More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in June decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.2 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,200 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

American Red Cross Seeking AmeriCorps Team Members

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region is currently seeking individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps team members. Anyone looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community while gaining new skills and experiences is encouraged to apply. AmeriCorps team... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

July 23, 7 p.m. - July 24, 7 a.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation and Falcon Archery Team are hosting the Big 20 Bow Fishing Trailered Tournament and Fund Raiser in Elizabethtown on the Ohio River. Tournament begins July 23 at 7 p.m.... Read More.

SmartAsset ranks RLC the No. 1 community college

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College continues to move up the ranks of top community colleges, according to a new study by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company. The 2016 study released today on SmartAsset’s blog puts RLC in the number one slot, a bump up from... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/19-7/22

Friday, July 22 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. 07/22/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Roger D. Dardeen of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped in the 200 block of... Read More.