Gov. Rauner applauds 4-H, Google partnership to help close education gap

Gov. Rauner applauds 4-H, Google partnership to help close education gap

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner applauded a 4-H and Google.org collaboration that will support new computer science education programs in Illinois and throughout the nation. Google executives announced the partnership and granted $1.5 million to 4-H today during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Gov. Rauner praised the... Read More.

Carmi Police take property damage report; find men sleeping in Elastec lot

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a property damage report on Thursday night. Jodon Newman reported that a window at his residence on 4th Street had been damaged. Newman said that the damage occurred between 6:30 am and 4:30 pm Thursday.Early Friday morning, Carmi officers found two... Read More.

Taylor Eye Care urges caution when viewing eclipse Aug. 21st

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

On August 21, a total solar eclipse will touch the U.S. mainland for the first time since 1979, following a path that crosses the country from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Tens of millions of people who live within a 70-mile radius of... Read More.

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Sheriff’s Department investigating theft from oil lease

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Deputies took a theft report on Thursday morning. Brent Smith of Smith Excavation reported that numerous items were stolen from his work truck while parked at an oilfield lease in Gray Township.Smith believed the theft occurred Saturday night. He also stated... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about Carbondale’s plans for solar eclipse viewing

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mark Stevens, the Administrator for Jefferson County Health Department, was the guest speaker for the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Aug. 10.Part of Stevens’ job involves disaster relief, and he and his employees have been working and preparing for the last year-and-a-half for... Read More.

American Heart Association, RLC offering emergency services training

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

One and two-day courses through a partnership between Rend Lake College and the American Heart Association (AHA) will give locals the chance to freshen up on their emergency services training, or learn a few new skills.The AHA Training Center, located at the RLC MarketPlace... Read More.

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Three handgun training classes set at RLC

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Build on your handgun skills with three training courses at Rend Lake College this fall. Participants are invited to learn new techniques in Basic, Advanced, and Low-Light Engagement handgun training classes with Jeff Bullard, Detective Captain of the Mt. Vernon Police Department.Understand the types... Read More.

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission hosting Elected Officials Training seminar

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

n Albion, Ill., Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission is hosting an Elected Officials Training seminar for elected officials within the region. The educational seminar will include local, state, and federal agencies presenting their services. The seminar is open to the public. The county board members,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill to streamline procurement process

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 8, a bipartisan bill that makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, thus saving money for Illinois taxpayers. “Procurement rules are often confusing and difficult for vendors, state entities and universities,” Gov. Rauner said. “Reforming the procurement process allows more flexibility for vendors. Removing... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing offenders to receive birth certificates for free

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Continuing his push for criminal justice reform, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificate for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections. “I am proud to sign this legislation that removes... Read More.

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