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IECC Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – July 17, 2017

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Agenda July 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. Wabash Valley College Cafeteria 1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer 2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests....................................................................................... Bruce A. Visitors and Guests B. IECEA Representative4. Public Comment5. Reports A. Trustees B. Presidents C. ... Read More.

IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May. The initial investigation indicates... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for July 17th

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street July 17, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve July 5, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve June 2018 Financial Reports for the... Read More.

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HARRISBURG MAN CONVICTED OF METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENSES IN FEDERAL COURT

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Dennis D. Jackson, 32, of Harrisburg, Illinois, was found guilty of methamphetamine related offenses on Thursday following a four day jury trial at the federal courthouse in Benton, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.Jackson was convicted of three counts of... Read More.

MCPD arrests 7/8 – 7/11

Thursday, July 12 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.07/08/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 60 year old Benny L. Lamar of Peoria after he was stopped by a Mt. Carmel Police Officer. ... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — July 10, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- July 10, 2018, Meeting Highlights Outgoing Trustee Presentation, Appointment of Acting SecretaryThe board accepted the resignation of Trustee Eric Black of Mt. Vernon. Black has served on the Rend Lake College Board of... Read More.

Evening viewing of the “Night Skies” at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Science Series continues Saturday, July 14, 2018 with the “Night Skies” program at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. Rend Lake College Associate Science Professor Greg Hollmann will begin the evening with an indoor presentation about the cosmos,... Read More.

Bryce Williams new Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek CropWatcher

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Bryce Williams of Enfield has been selected as one of 5 new CropWatchers for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek publication.More information here... https://farmweeknow.com/story-cropwatchers-digital-age-5-177436

Serve Illinois Announces $35.7 Million For AmeriCorps

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $20 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,830 AmeriCorps Members in 46 programs to serve Illinois communities. This is an increase of $2.5 million over... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Supreme Court Nominee

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement following President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court:"Brett Kavanaugh is exactly the kind of judge we need on the Supreme Court, one who bases decisions on the Constitution and... Read More.