Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Jan. 9, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

PoolPak bid accepted The board accepted the low bid of $198,700 from Rend Lake Plumbing and Heating (Bonnie) to replace the PoolPak unit at the Rend Lake College Aquatics Center, pending approval of the RLC Foundation Board of Directors on Feb. 6, 2018. The existing... Read More.

The Guardian Center to celebrate 20 years of service

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is pleased to bring Midwest Dueling Pianos to our 20th Year Celebration. Sponsorships are available for this event to support our programs for abused children and their families.Twenty Years! It’s hard to believe, but true. A long time to be... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested following traffic stop Tuesday

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report from Jordan McWhirter Tuesday morning. McWhirter reported that sometime last week, someone broke into his storage unit in East Carmi and stole an Insignia home surround sound system.Tuesday night, a traffic stop by Carmi Police led to... Read More.

White County Board rejects management agreement for Ambulance Service, still weighing transferring service to Deaconness

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Board listened to a proposal from Deaconess Illinois on acquisition of the County Ambulance Service with Amy Susott, Director of Business Development and Angela Mead, Ems Coordinator. Deaconess provides healthcare services for 26 counties and locally own and operate six hospitals and manage... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Department arrests two on Monday

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 8th James D. Briggs, 28, of Morganfield, KY on a warrant of Theft under $500. He remains in custody at the Saline County Detention Center on a bond of $500.On January 8th: Michael... Read More.

Grayville City Council meets Monday night

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in 2018. Following a short executive session, City Treasurer Sharon Walden was unanimously approved as the City purchasing officer.There were no updates on the Rain for Rent lease or park project pay estimates. ... Read More.

Governor signs Senate Bill 1607

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois takes another step toward reducing recidivism with the governor’s signing today of Senate Bill 1607, which makes corrections to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act (Public Act 99-0938).A drafting error in Public Act 99-0938 foiled the intent of the... Read More.

Governor to lawmakers: Amend SB 444 to increase Invest in Kids eligibility

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner sent Senate Bill 444 back to the General Assembly today, stating in a veto message that efforts to correct for errors and unintended consequences in last summer’s historic school funding reform law did not go far enough.Lawmakers... Read More.

Carmi PD arrest two men Monday

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Robert Hutchinson of Carmi on a White County warrant for domestic battery Monday afternoon. Hutchinson was taken into custody at 1:37 pm at his residence on Oak Street. He is being held at the White County Jail... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Opens Applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application is live for the Small Equipment Grant Program. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM no later than Feb. 28, 2018. The OSFM will award $2.2 million to eligible fire... Read More.