Local News

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.

Rauner Administration Provides Guidance to Victims Recovering From February Storms

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

As Illinois residents begin the recovery process from Tuesday’s devastating storms, the Illinois Department of Insurance is reminding those impacted by the damage that help is available. “We want to make sure that people know we are here to help,” said Illinois Department of Insurance... Read More.

New Harmony Spring Fling coming March 18 and 19

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The New Harmony Business Associates will be hosting the 4th Annual Spring Fling on March 18-19, 2017. The event will be held in the Ribeyre gymnasium in New Harmony, Indiana from 9-5 on Sat. the 18th and from 10-4 on Sunday the 19th. Over 50... Read More.

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE OFFERED AT WVC MARCH 9-11, 2017

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College on Thursday and Friday nights, March 9 and 10,... Read More.

RLC HELPS JEFFERSON COUNTY UPGRADE COMMUNICATION

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College donated five Cisco power of Ethernet switches to the Jefferson County Board on Tuesday afternoon. Jefferson County Board Member, Technology Committee Chairman and Rend Lake College student Adam Ortgiesen (center) commented on the county's intention to update communication infrastructure within several... Read More.

February a great month for IECC TRIO Student Support Services program

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

February has been a busy month for the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program. Opening the activities was a visit to Eastern Illinois University for the Transfer Open House. This was the first Transfer Open House that EIU has offered; and, based on the... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Plans Clinic for Carmi

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital, with assistance from Deaconess, will open a new medical facility in Carmi shortly. Nurse Practitioner Emily Goemaat with Clinic Practice Manager Kristin Parks were guest speakers at the Thursday, March 2nd Kiwanis meeting. Goemaat originally hails from Harrisburg, She expects Norris... Read More.

Two arrests by Carmi PD after Wednesday morning foot chase

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested Wednesday morning following a foot chase through Danny’s Pool Room and up Main Street.At 9:47 am, Carmi Police observed 43 year old Kelly King as a passenger in a vehicle as it pulled into the lot behind Danny’s... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road closing for Spring migration

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing March 15 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from limestone bluffs to nearby LaRue Swamp.... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 2/27-3/1

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/27/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Daisha B. Ott of Ft. Branch, Indiana after the vehicle she was driving was stopped... Read More.