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IHLS elects new President: RLC’s Sandy West

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Last month, Sandy West, Rend Lake College Coordinator of Technical Services and Collection Management, was elected for a one-year term as president for the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) board. She will serve as president for the 2017 fiscal year, unless reelected in the... Read More.

Illinois Department of Human Services Moves to Implement Rule on Overtime Policy

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) will publish a proposed rule to govern overtime in the Home Services Program. The Home Services Program pays providers to care for our customers with disabilities where our customers reside. The overtime policy is designed to achieve two... Read More.

Fifteenth year of RLC’s dual credit program saves students $1.2 million

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

After 15 years of helping students save both money and time, Rend Lake College’s dual credit program saved a total of 3,014 students (duplicated) approximately $1,247,461 in tuition and textbook fees by enrolling in the program during the last academic year. RLC’s dual credit program... Read More.

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Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Lake of Egypt Fire District donates a 1975 Mack fire engine to Southeastern Illinois College for use with their fire science programs and mine training events. Pictured are (sitting L-R) Lori Cox, SIC Associate Dean of Workforce & Community Education; Ella York, SIC... Read More.

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. In July, Kelsey Ropp, MLT (ASCP), who has been with Fairfield Memorial Hospital for four years, was named Employee of the Month. Kelsey is... Read More.

Carmi Police make warrant arrest; investigate kicked car

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 35 year old Andrew J. McKenzie of Grayville on Tuesday morning on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of violating an order of protection. McKenzie was seen getting into a vehicle on Main... Read More.

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Pedal to victory at the White County Fair

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is hosting the 2016 Youth Pedal Pull on Saturday, August 6, 2016. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Floral Hall at the White County Fair in Carmi (THE START TIME IS... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECEIVES ACCREDITATION WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced today the ISP was awarded with re-accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). CALEA accreditation is a highly prized recognition throughout the law enforcement community and ensures the agency continues to serve... Read More.

IDPH National Immunization Awareness Month

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which includes making sure they have all their needed immunizations. And while immunization is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from serious diseases, during National Immunization... Read More.

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Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminder notices to Illinois drivers. To offset the cost of the mailings, White is drafting legislation allowing his office to offer advertising space on the mailings. In addition,... Read More.

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IHLS elects new President: RLC’s Sandy West

Illinois Department of Human Services Moves to Implement Rule on Overtime Policy

Fifteenth year of RLC’s dual credit program saves students $1.2 million

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

FMH presents July Employee of the Month

Carmi Police make warrant arrest; investigate kicked car

Pedal to victory at the White County Fair

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECEIVES ACCREDITATION WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

IDPH National Immunization Awareness Month

Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

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