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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS AWARDS CEREMONY

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz was joined by ISP command staff members to recognize the noble contributions made by sworn and civilian members of the Illinois State Police, government agencies, and the public. The Awards Ceremony was held at Hope... Read More.

Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.2 percentage points to 4.7 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -7,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

FDA and CDC Warning About Inaccurate Lead Test Results

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting Illinoisans that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning the public that a certain type of lead test made by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve... Read More.

NCOE School Board hires personnel at May meeting

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The May NCOE District School Board meeting was held Thursday the 18th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2017-2018 school year. Those employed were Jimmy Foster, Dean of Students at NCO; Trent Mason,... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis names Alex Aud 2017 Educator of the Year

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

During the Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Alex Aud was presented the 2017 Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented by Second Vice President Katelyne Wolff.Wolff has this to say about Aud, “Her car is one of the first to show... Read More.

RLC dual credit means dual graduations for four local seniors

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Four high school seniors are going to have a hard time holding all of their graduation documents this spring as they walk across the stage, not once but twice, and come away with multiple diplomas.Camryn Maloney of Christopher High School, Allee Wellen of Hamilton... Read More.

Eldorado man sentenced in Gallatin County Wednesday

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court on Wednesday, 45 year old Jackie Ray Endicott pled guilty to one count of failure to report a sex offender change of address, according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp. Endicott failed to change his address when he moved to Eldorado... Read More.

Illinois Policy to lawmakers: Back Sen. Righter’s pension bill

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Before the Illinois General Assembly adjourns for the summer, lawmakers should pass Senate Bill 1012, a bill that gives state workers an escape from Illinois’ flailing pension system.State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, is the sponsor of the bill, which would do two things: First,... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 05-16-2017

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

IECC students continue to be satisfied with services provided by the colleges, according to the latest student satisfaction survey, with survey questions included in the areas of Communication, Student Services, Instruction, Technology and recommending the college to others. Results included: 96% were satisfied with... Read More.