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RLC crowns Hutchens, Pytlinski 2017 Homecoming King and Queen

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College announced the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen last night during halftime of the Warriors basketball game tonight against Southeastern Illinois College. Wade Hutchens of Ewing and Grace Pytlinski of Waltonville, both representing the Collegiate FFA, were crowned King and Queen. Read More.

Sheriff’s Department takes report of damage in Springerton

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a report of damage to a building in Springerton Wednesday morning after a car struck it Monday evening. Bill Harl reported to Sheriff’s deputies that on Tuesday, Springerton mayor Curt Rush phoned him that a vehicle had struck the... Read More.

Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address: “Throughout my time in state government, legislators and governors from both parties have agreed that the state budget must be a priority. While the House has passed a... Read More.

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NCOE School Board learns District still not receiving transportation and special ed funds

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education held their meeting Wednesday evening in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented. During presentation of the Treasurer’s Report Mr. Vollman told the Board that we continue to see no money for... Read More.

Polar Plungers to Jump into Rend Lake on Saturday, March 4

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Be a fan of brrr-avery! Support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Rend Lake on Saturday, March 4 for the Rend Lake Polar Plunge. The funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® will benefit Special Olympics athletes... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Committee

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the State Senate Public Health Committee today. Senate Bill 868, sponsored by... Read More.

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Two garden events at Fort de Chartres

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Fort de Chartres State Historic Site is helping gardeners prepare for spring with two special events that offer heirloom seeds, advice on preparing raised beds and tips on pruning trees. The first of these “jardin potager” (or kitchen garden) events takes place Saturday, Feb. 18,... Read More.

Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center Tea Party honors Valentine’s Day

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Children enrolled in the Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center's (RLCFCC) Pre-K classroom took a trip down the rabbit hole yesterday with an "Alice in Wonderland" themed tea party to observe Valentine's Day. The party was equipped with a photo booth, snacks, and sweet... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 15. “Let’s be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois’ dire financial problems,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “I appreciate the fact Gov. Rauner struck... Read More.

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Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement: “Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been... Read More.

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RLC crowns Hutchens, Pytlinski 2017 Homecoming King and Queen

Sheriff’s Department takes report of damage in Springerton

Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

NCOE School Board learns District still not receiving transportation and special ed funds

Polar Plungers to Jump into Rend Lake on Saturday, March 4

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Committee

Two garden events at Fort de Chartres

Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center Tea Party honors Valentine’s Day

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

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