Local News
Kiwanis Club Learns About Mentors 4 Kids
At their Thursday meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Katharine Bovenkerk with Mentors 4 Kids and Bart King, Principal at Carmi White County Jr. High. Bovenkerk told the club that Mentors 4 Kids serves several counties, including White. They work to match youth... Read More.
Fifty-five Associate Degree Nursing students cross stage for Pinning Ceremony
Smiles and happy tears filled the Rend Lake College James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium last night during the annual Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Pinning Ceremony. This event serves as a symbolic welcoming of newly-graduated nurses into the profession.
Nursing Instructor Susan Wiley opened the event with... Read More.
Two killed in Wayne County traffic crashes on Friday
Two fatal accidents took place in Wayne County on Friday according to reports from the Illinois State Police.
At approximately 1:17 pm, 35 year old Steven Vanarkel of Holt, Missouri was travelling north on Enterprise Road in a semi when he failed to stop at... Read More.
Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report 5/3 – 5/10
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:
On May 3rd: Aqaille D. Brooks, 20, of Marion, for Violation of Probation. He posted $300 bond.
On May 5th: Jameson S. Russell, 27, of Harrisburg, for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery.
He posted $800 bond.
On... Read More.
Sixteen RLC Radiologic Technology students celebrate Pinning Ceremony
Soon-to-be graduates of Rend Lake College’s Radiologic Technology program celebrated their upcoming commencement and board examination with a Pinning Ceremony this afternoon in the Student Center.
The students were surrounded by friends and family as program faculty offered words of encouragement and praise. Opening the... Read More.
Grayville man arrested on Richland County warrant Thursday
The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday afternoon about a black pick up driving recklessly in the Crossville area. When deputies arrived, they found a truck matching the description parked in the Maier Grocery store parking lot.
Deputies made contact with the... Read More.
RLC Open House to feature EMT-Paramedic program, AHA Training Center
In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 20-26, Rend Lake College is hosting an Open House to feature the EMT and Paramedic programs alongside the American Health Association (AHA) Community Training Center.
The Open House, set for 5 – 7 p.m. Monday,... Read More.
RLC Physical Science goes on an adventure
Greg Hollmann, Associate Professor of Physical Sciences at Rend Lake College decided it was just too nice outside to keep his students sealed in the classroom. Hollmann took his Physical Sciences Classes out to explore Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest to put... Read More.
Carmi awarded infrastructure grant Thursday
The City of Carmi was awarded a state infrastructure grant in the amount of $90,387 on Thursday for the construction of a new lift station and the replacement of a sewer line.
The award was one of many issued by Governor Bruce Rauner on Thursday. ... Read More.