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RLC CHOIR KICKS OFF “OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” EVENT

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Choir will be kicking off festivities for the Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company’s Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 6 at 105 E. Water Street in Pinckneyville.RLC’s songsters will lead off the program by performing from 5:30 p.m. to 6... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, December 6

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street December 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve November 15, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Three-week Speech Class returning to RLC for Summer 2017

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students and other students home for the summer break can knock out a required speech class next summer in only three weeks. RLC is again offering the intersession class between the Spring and Summer 2017 semesters.The class – Principles of Effective... Read More.

SIC Math and Science Club making snow for Santa

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Delaney Phelps of Eldorado pours materials into a test tube that she will then turn into snow at SIC. Jack Frost clearly does not corner the market on making snow! The Southeastern Illinois College Math & Science Club was busy this week learning to... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 11/28-12/1

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/28/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Jacob M. Brown of Mt. Carmel after police were called to a residence in the... Read More.

Jim Totten teaches Rotary about being prepared

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club learned about the importance of being prepared at Thursday’s meeting. The Emergency Manager of White County, Jim Totten, was the day’s guest speaker, and he left the club with lots to think about. Photo credit Kenneth Dwain Harrelson Jim started out... Read More.

ISP: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Brings Lowest Fatality Rate In Six Years

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The below chart... Read More.

Farm Service Agency Extends Voting Deadline for County Committee Elections

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED), Scherrie V. Giamanco, announced today that the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 County Committee Elections has been extended to ensure farmers and ranchers have sufficient time to... Read More.