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RLC combining Fifth Annual Warrior Fest with Preview Day
Changes are coming to Rend Lake College’s Fifth Annual Warrior Fest this fall with the addition of Preview Day for prospective students. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Ina campus.
Warrior Fest, an event which... Read More.
ISP District 19 announces July activity and enforcement
Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,257 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.
RLC AmeriCorps grant renewed for $445K
Rend Lake College AmeriCorps students will continue to make a difference in the district this year, thanks to the renewal of the AmeriCorps grant. Valued at $445,500, the grant helps train the students and provides for educational awards for participants to continue on with... Read More.
Wayne County Humane Society to host Clear the Shelters Day Aug. 19
“Clear The Shelters Day” is a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 19th that helps find loving homes for animals in need. The Wayne County Humane Society has announced that they will be partnering with Animals Requesting Friends to participate in this nationwide... Read More.
Lots of records set by Post 224 team this year
Easton Stewart won the Hitting Award 43-88 for a Batting Average of .489
Andy Brinkley won the Defensive Award
The Entire Team was named the MVP. It was a total team effort this year and each one of them earned it.
New Records:
Andy Brinkley with 9 Triples. ... Read More.
Gov. Rauner signs bill protecting children in early childhood programs from expulsion
Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 2663, bipartisan legislation which protects preschool-aged children enrolled in early childhood programs and schools that receive state funding from being expelled.
The bill also requires the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in consultation with the Governor's... Read More.
Shimkus Highlights 2017 Congressional Accomplishments
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) says the U.S. House of Representatives is getting things done.
“The news media will spend days on their scandals and controversies, but they often can’t find the time to cover the important successes and compromises in Washington,” Shimkus said. “But... Read More.
Fake $20 bills found in Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel Police are advising the public that fake $20 bills have been reported by merchants in Wabash County.
The bills feel like real bills, but have Asian writing and are actually training paper used by some banks. MCPD is advising that if you... Read More.
Busy weekend for Carmi Police
32 year old Dawn Schexnayder of Carmi surrendered herself at the Carmi Police Department Friday afternoon on a St. Clair County warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Schexnayder was transferred to Jail staff at 3:12 pm, and was later released after posting a $2000... Read More.
