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IECC Board Meeting Agenda – March 20, 2018 – WVC – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda March 20, 2018 7:00 p.m. Wabash Valley College Cafeteria 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 C. ... Read More.

Grayville City Council to hold special meeting to review mowing bids

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MARCH 26, 2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10:00 A.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner Stroud1. BID OPENING – MOWING BIDSADJOURN

CWC Unit 5 Board considers full time resource officer

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter addressed the Board about the possibility of partnering with the Carmi Police Department to have a school resource officer for the 2018-19 school year. Carter said he spoke to several school districts, including Mt. Carmel, Flora and Carbondale that... Read More.

Nominations Now Open for 2018 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful contributions they have made in Illinois.“It is a true honor to recognize... Read More.

Illinois voters have strong views on major issues facing the state: Simon Poll

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois voters support vigorous government action regarding two major issues on Illinois’ policy agenda. That is the conclusion of a recent statewide poll of 1,001 registered voters released by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.Voters see a need for... Read More.

RLC requests Third-Party comments prior to HLC visit

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Chances are you have a connection to Rend Lake College. You came to us for an associate degree or certificate. You participated in one of our Community Education courses. You sent your children to campus for our Summer Kids Camps. You visited campus for... Read More.

Articulation agreements offer advantages for RLC Allied Health graduates

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Graduates and current students in two Rend Lake College Allied Health programs now have new opportunities to continue their education at a four-year institution. The new articulation agreements will help students enrolled in RLC’s Associate Degree Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs.The agreements, approved during... Read More.

Chamber of Commerce’s next Lunch and Learn this Thursday

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

This week's Lunch and Learn- will be held at the Carmi Library on March 22nd from12-1. Lunch will be provided by Little Giant and is also sponsored by Plum Street Pharmacy. Becky Doiron from Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter will be our presenter. Communication is more than... Read More.

FMH’s Skilled Care Unit Receives National Quality Initiative Recognition

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured in Mariah Minor RN, FMH Skilled Care Unit Manager, accepting the award on behalf of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has received national recognition for meeting the Quality Initiative Recognition Program criteria of the American Health Care Association/National Center... Read More.

Righter appointed to group tasked with finding ways to curb violence

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve on the Legislative Public Safety Group, after being appointed by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady March 20.The Legislative Public Safety Group is a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the Senate and House who are tasked with... Read More.