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IECC Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – Feb 21, 2017 – Lincoln Trail College

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda February 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Trail College 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on the Passing of Bob Michel

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), the senior Republican in the Illinois congressional delegation, released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Bob Michel:“Bob Michel will always be remembered on Capitol Hill and in ‘the people’s House’ he loved. An American patriot through... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation “Careers in Healthcare” Scholarship Applications Now Available

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation "Careers in Healthcare" Scholarship applications are now available to graduating seniors from Hamilton County Senior High, Carmi-White County High School, and Norris City- Omaha- Enfield High School.As in previous years, the Foundation will offer a minimum of one $1,000 scholarship... Read More.

Governor’s Office Announces Appointments and Leadership Transition at Department of Labor

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Labor Director Hugo Chaviano will be transitioning out of state government.Governor Rauner has designated Anna Hui as the Acting Director of the Department of Labor. Hui is the current Assistant Director of the Department of Labor.... Read More.

Governor Takes Clemency Action

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 129 clemency petitions.This is the fifteenth set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Governor Rauner cleared the clemency backlog left from previous administrations in December 2016. This is the first full set of... Read More.

City of Carmi to continue smoking sewer lines

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will be smoking sanitary sewer lines in the area of Plum Street, west to Haley Drive and south to Route 1 and Main Street.City Supervisor Mike Buckman says that the project should take one to two weeks, weather permitting.If residents... Read More.

WVC NOW ACCEPTING FAMILY HEIRLOOM QUILTS FOR “STITCH IN TIME” EXHIBIT

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to present their family heirloom quilts for the upcoming “Stitch in Time” exhibit in the Brubeck Arts Center Gallery at Wabash Valley College. This special exhibit will be on display from March 13 to April 21 and will tell the... Read More.

Governor Bruce Rauner released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Bob Michel

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

"Congressman Michel was the definition of a public servant. Best known for his bipartisan style and working cooperatively with Democrats and Republicans alike, he was beloved by all. He fought hard for his country in World War II, and spent the rest of his... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 20th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 18th, in observance of Presidents Day.All Driver Services facilities will be... Read More.

Harrisburg woman pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud in Federal Court

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Rietta M. Miller, 51, of Harrisburg, IL, has pled guilty to a bankruptcy fraud charge pending against her in federal court in Benton, U.S. Attorney Donald S. Boyce for the Southern District of Illinois announced today.Charges were filed against Miller on January 30, 2017,... Read More.