Local News

Cisne’s Webb graduates from basic training

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin R. Webb graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic... Read More.

Customize your computer with Linux Mint during RLC workshop

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (March 3, 2017) – Tailor your computer to fit your needs with Rend Lake College’s Linux for Home User class next month. Thanks to local donations, RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division is offering this course wherein each student will keep their... Read More.

March 11 Trivia Night discussed at Thursday’s Rotary meeting

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kenny Harrelson conducted a 2 round trivia contest just like the one the club will hold on March 11. The club divided up into teams and the competition was fierce. Kenny asked questions from the Bible, geography, pop culture, history,... Read More.

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Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrol

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of anAlcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Saline County during February. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated... Read More.

Harrisburg Medical Center recognizes SIC’s Nursing Program

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) from SIC are, Dr. Jonah Rice, President; Gina Sirach, Executive Dean of Academic Services; and representing Harrisburg Medical Center, Cindy Ford, Chief Nursing Officer; Leslie Ferrell, Chief Nursing Officer; and Rodney Smith, CEO. In recognition of Southeastern Illinois College’s Nursing Program being... Read More.

IDNR Awards Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to Schools

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne Rosenthal today announced the awarding of more than $98,000 in donated funds from the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program. More than 8,300 students will visit Illinois state parks, museums and other natural resources sites this year to... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, March 7

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street March 7, 2017 following Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m. (Public Hearing regarding the 2016 Budget and Appropriations) 1. Public Hearing: 5:15 p.m. 2017 Budget and Appropriations2. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge... Read More.

LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES FROM ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS GATHER FOR 17TH ANNUAL SUMMIT

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS) was held in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on February 28 and March 1.Approximately 340 criminal justice executives from federal, state, county, and local departments attended the two-day summit. The goal of the SICJS is to provide... Read More.

Learn new skills in RLC’s Handgun Training courses

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Freshen up your handgun skills with three classes at Rend Lake College this year. Learn new techniques in Basic, Advanced, and Low-Light Handgun Training courses from instructor Jeff Bullard, Detective Captain of the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Understand the types of handguns, ammunition, and laws... Read More.

RLC’s Couponing 101 coming to McLeansboro

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Learn to save money by using store ads with Instructor Kristi Deer’s Couponing 101 class through the Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education Division. Later this month, Deer will help participants create a plan for money-saving strategies during her three-hour course. Bring a Sunday... Read More.