Prepare for All Types of Disasters, Including Zombie Apocalypse

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

With Halloween just around the corner, people throughout Illinois are pulling together costumes for their kids or themselves, buying candy for trick-or-treaters and preparing for a zombie apocalypse. Wait….a zombie apocalypse?October was designated “Zombie Preparedness Month” by a resolution approved earlier this year by... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored with a 50-year... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests over weekend

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested a 14 year old male juvenile Friday morning at Carmi-White County High School on a charge of theft. Beth Miller of Maunie reported to officers that a debit card had been used online without permission and signed a complaint. The juvenile... Read More.

RLC Fall Concert to “Celebrate American Musicians”

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Local musicians are less than two weeks away from “celebrating American musicians” during the Rend Lake College Fall Concert. The free event, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the RLC Theatre, will feature performances by the college’s Concert Band and Choir, and... Read More.

Goose Hunting Pit Opportunity Available at Rend Lake

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is offering the opportunity for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the sport of goose hunting. A specially designed in-ground goose pit, located just east of the Mine 21 parking area, features a gradually sloping sidewalk... Read More.

Three Miner Trainings coming to RLC in November and December

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Several training courses for aspiring miners and mining professionals are coming to Rend Lake College’s campus next month. All trainings will be held on the Ina campus.First up is a 48-hour Inexperienced Miner Training for Surface and Underground miners, scheduled for 4:40 – 10... Read More.

WVC Foundation Chili Supper set for November 15, 2017

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

The annual WVC Foundation Chili Supper will be held on Wednesday, November 15, with serving from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Red Café in the David L. Hart Student Center. Foundation Directors will be serving chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Carry-outs... Read More.

FMH November Calendar Of Events

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Advanced Cardiac Life Support class on November 17th at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 for the ACLS course. Should a CPR card be needed, there will... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest after traffic stop Thursday

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Alyssa Rivera of Carmi Thursday morning after a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Rivera was pulled over on Jessup Street at 8:28 am and transported to the White County Jail. She was later released after... Read More.

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Unemployment Rate Drops in All Illinois Metro Areas

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs... Read More.