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SIC Mini-Semester Classes begin Feb. 2

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Though the spring semester has begun, there are still opportunities to take classes at Southeastern Illinois College. SIC’s mini-semester courses offer classes for full credit over an eight-week period.Mini-semester courses are available in a wide array of areas of study, and all classes are... Read More.

Illinois House Members Urge Senators Durbin and Duckworth to Re-Open the Government

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation today released a statement urging Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth to re-open the government by supporting the House-passed funding bill. The Illinois senators supported a filibuster late last night that led to a government shutdown.The following statement... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Jan. 20, 1 p.m. – SIC Lady Falcons Basketball team will take on Kaskaskia College at home. The game will be played in Joseph C. Deaton Gymnasium.Jan. 20, 3 p.m. – SIC Men’s Basketball team will take on Kaskaskia College at home. The game... Read More.

Cisne FFA attend SIU game

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

37 students from the Cisne FFA went to SIU game on January 3, 2018. Kaley Konopasek, an FFA National Choir member sang the National Anthem before the game. Kaylee received a $500 scholarship for singing for her efforts. Peoples National Bank donated $500 to... Read More.

State lawmakers prohibited from representing clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today issued an executive order declaring it impermissible for state legislators to represent clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, which hears appeals of assessment decisions made in the state’s 102 counties.Calling the practice a “clear conflict of interest that... Read More.

Vandalia to Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Saturday, Feb. 10.The free party, a tradition at the site since 1973, runs from 1:00-3:00 p.m.Local historian Dale Timmerman will lead visitors in songs such as “America” and “The... Read More.

Multi-State Salmonella Cluster associated with sprouts served at Jimmy John’s

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is investigating a recent cluster of Salmonella ser. Montevideo infections. Two cases have been identified in... Read More.

RLC AmeriCorps donates goods to homeless shelter for MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

In celebration of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service last week, members of Rend Lake College's AmeriCorps program collected and donated items to Lifeboat Alliance, a homeless shelter in Mt. Vernon. The students collected over 20 bags full of non-perishable items,... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in December and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,500 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

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White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting to be held Feb. 9

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting will be held Friday, February 9, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free pork loin dinner will be served at 5:30. A short business meeting will follow. Three... Read More.