Local News

Deadline for RLC’s Amish Country Tour moved up

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Now is the time to sign up for Rend Lake College’s Amish Country Tour as the registration deadline for this day trip has been moved up a week. Interested parties must pre-register by Tuesday, April 26.The trip will depart Tuesday, May 10 for a... Read More.

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail to hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana May 21, 2016. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s... Read More.

Phelps Fights for Funding for Autism Programs

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to protect vital services for Southern Illinois families grappling with autism as programs continue to be cut by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. “Hardworking Southern Illinois families who have children and loved ones with Autism should not be made... Read More.

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SIC Theatre presents Barnum: The Musical April 22-24

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

Kyle Upchurch of Benton, as Barnum, rehearses some amazing talents to be performed in the upcoming production of Barnum: The Musical at Southeastern Illinois College. Southeastern Illinois College Theatre will be performing Barnum: The Musical April 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., and April 24... Read More.

April Story Hour at the Carmi Public Library this Saturday

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library will host the April story hour on Saturday, April 9th from 1 - 2 pm. Kathy Sands, children's author of A Tale of Two Lambs will be the presenter. Children Pre-K and older are welcome to attend.

THE CASHORE MARIONETTES COMING TO BRUBECK THEATRE APRIL 7

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to bring The Cashore Marionettes to the Brubeck Theatre for a 7 o’clock performance on Thursday, April 7.In the performance Life in Motion, Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks. Characters... Read More.

RLC’s Phi Theta Kappa Rho Xi chapter inducts 38 students into Class of 2016‏

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty-eight Rend Lake College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor (PTK) Society Rho Xi chapter yesterday in the RLC Theatre. In addition to the inductees, one RLC faculty member – Joseph Ervin, English Associate Professor – was named the 2016... Read More.

MCPD arrest Mt. Carmel woman for incident at Wabash County Jail

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

On 04/04/2016, the Mt. Carmel Police went to 207 N. Mulberry Street in Mt. Carmel and arrested Telisa D. Brown, age 50, of Mt. Carmel. Brown was wanted on a destruction of state supported property warrant for an incident at the Wabash County Jail. ... Read More.

Upcoming events at SIC‏

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit by the children in the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study will be on display from April 11-15in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Art Gallery at Southeastern Illinois College. Art Gallery... Read More.

Phelps Encourages Residents to Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

With 27,000 reported cases of child abuse in Illinois every year, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Southern Illinoisans to join him and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois in wearing blue on Friday, April 8 as a sign of commitment to preventing child... Read More.