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2016 Girl Scout Nut, Candy & Magazine Program Slated September 24 – October 15, 2016

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 Girl Scout Nut, Candy & Magazine Program begins Sept. 24 and runs through Oct. 15. Girl Scouts throughout southern Illinois will be taking orders for delicious nuts and candies, as well as magazines and we hope you will support them by making... Read More.

Shimkus Recognized as Guardian of Small Business

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) received the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his pro-jobs, pro-growth votes in the 114th Congress. Juanita Duggan, President and CEO of NFIB, presents Congressman Shimkus with the Guardian of Small Business Award... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced for escape charges in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on a charge of escape-failure to appear after his arrest on Tuesday by Carmi Police. 24 year old Joshua Whitehead was to report to the White County Jail in August to... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Department investigating stolen tombstone

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a tombstone from a Norris City cemetery. Sheriff’s deputies took a report of the theft from Powell Church Cemetery from Billie Jo Turner. Turner stated that her grandparent’s stone marked with the names Claude and... Read More.

RLC Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships set for Oct. 17

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The fifth annual Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships fundraiser is returning to the Rend Lake Resort next month to raise money for Rend Lake College students. The event is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 in the Resort’s Conference Center in Whittington. During the... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Oct. 1, 11 a.m. -- SIC Baseball Fall Showcase on Falcon Field. Oct. 2, 1 p.m. -- SIC Baseball Alumni Game on Falcon Field. Oct. 4, 2 p.m. – SIC Baseball Falcons will face Rend Lake College on Falcon Field. Oct. 8, 7 p.m. – SIC Theatre... Read More.

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State of Illinois Announces Online Enrollment Platform for Group Insurance Programs

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois, led by the Department of Innovation & Technology and the Department of Central Management Services, is pleased to introduce MyBenefits Marketplace, a new online enrollment platform available to members of the State of Illinois’ group insurance programs later this month. ... Read More.

Free GED Test Prep Classes at WVC – Oct. 18-Dec. 13

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce the upcoming Free GED Test Prep Classes which will be offered at Wabash Valley College. The classes will be offered from October 18-December 13 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon... Read More.

Join RLC at Macy’s Holiday Celebration at Powell Hall

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Enjoy an annual St. Louis holiday event this year at Macy’s Holiday Celebration, located at Powell Symphony Hall. This yearly tradition takes place on Friday, Dec. 16, though attendees must pre-register to join the Rend Lake College trip by Friday, Nov. 4. The celebration begins... Read More.

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SIC Deemed Most Affordable Online College in Illinois

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room on Sept. 20 to hear that SIC tied for the most affordable online college in Illinois and to adopt the fiscal year 2017 budget, as well as hear numerous... Read More.

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2016 Girl Scout Nut, Candy & Magazine Program Slated September 24 – October 15, 2016

Shimkus Recognized as Guardian of Small Business

Carmi man sentenced for escape charges in White County Court on Wednesday

Sheriff’s Department investigating stolen tombstone

RLC Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships set for Oct. 17

Upcoming Events at SIC

Free GED Test Prep Classes at WVC – Oct. 18-Dec. 13

Join RLC at Macy’s Holiday Celebration at Powell Hall

SIC Deemed Most Affordable Online College in Illinois

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