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White County Farm Bureau holds 97th annual meeting

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Seated from left: Jeff Young, Bryce Williams, Larry Beck, and Vance Burzynski. Standing from left: Kyle Hoskins, Brandon Barbre, Brian Bryant, Brad Gates, Eric Henning, and Ryan Williams. Not pictured are Kevin Seifried, Mike... Read More.

Grayville City Council agenda for Monday, Jan. 22

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the Utilities Department. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).OTHER BUSINESS:1.... Read More.

SIC, RLC Presidents to Present for Peers

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Terry Wilkerson, President of RLC, and Dr. Jonah Rice, President of SIC, agree that working together benefits both institutions. The two will encourage other colleges to follow suit and share services and programming during a presentation at the upcoming Higher Learning Commission conference... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – January 16, 2018

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Results of the Employee Satisfaction Survey for the fiscal year 2017 were presented to the Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, at the regular meeting Tuesday, January 16, at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson. In the fall of each year, District employees are... Read More.

Thompsonville’s Raubach notches last spot for RLC Warrior Superfan competition

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

During the last Warrior Superfan Day at Rend Lake College, local high school students filled the stands to cheer on the Warriors and Lady Warriors in a doubleheader against Olney Central College. The students attended the men's and women's games for free to participate... Read More.

Severin Announces Grant Money for Local Public Schools

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that the following school districts will be receiving grant money from the Secretary of State’s School Library Grant Program.Benton CHSD #103 will receive $750, Benton CCSD #47 $819, Carterville CUSD #5 $1,571.25, Christopher Unit School District... Read More.

RLC Thespians to host Improv Comedy Night Jan. 25

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Join the Rend Lake College Thespians for a night of hilarity during the annual Improv Comedy Night.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 in the RLC Theatre.The free event mirrors the popular television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with games... Read More.

Jan. 21-27 proclaimed as School Choice Week in Carmi

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Jeff Pollard signed a Proclamation recognizing January 21 -27, 2018 as City of Carmi School Choice Week. Issuing this proclamation provides an opportunity to shine a positive spotlight on the K-12 education options available for children and families in the City of Carmi.The City's goal is... Read More.

CWC School Board discussing new buses for District

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met Tuesday night at Jefferson Attendance Center due to the holiday on Monday.Transportation Director Bart King provided an update on the current fleet of vehicles they own or lease. He said the busses they have now are... Read More.

AQUA AEROBICS OFFERED IN EVENING AT WVC

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

If you enjoy aqua aerobics and would like to be a “stronger and healthier you,” there is room for you in Aqua Aerobics II, PEI 1139, which is being offered from 4:00pm – 4:50 pm, Mondays and Thursdays, at the WVC Pool for Spring... Read More.