RLC Recognition Banquet honors retirees, outstanding faculty and excellent staff

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Board members, faculty, staff, and retired employees gathered in the Theatre last night to celebrate and distinguish several individuals for an exceptional academic year. At the annual Recognition Banquet, seven retirees and a handful of current employees were honored for their... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget. The bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill will keep the government running through September 30, 2017.“My constituents are fed up with massive, must-pass bills that spend too much... Read More.

FMH presents April Employee of the Month

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital enjoys honoring employees for providing exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally every month. Pictured is Staci Atteberry, Billing Specialist, being presented the Employee of the Month plaque by Kristin Boldt, Business Office Director In April, Staci Atteberry, who works... Read More.

Governor Urges Illinois Drivers to be Aware and Travel with Care

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates to kick-start the riding season and launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s annual “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. The governor proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois for the 34th consecutive year to... Read More.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission Awarded Federal Gear Up Grant

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce that it has received a seven-year, $18.6 million federalGaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant, and launched its first year of Read More.

Two men sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Two men were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday, according to White County States Attorney Denton Aud.35 year old Anthony Bennett, who has listed addresses in both Carmi and Chicago, was sentenced to 5 years in prison on a charge of failure... Read More.

“Taxpayer Bargain” Budget Plan Assigned to Committees

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The “Taxpayer Bargain” proposal made a significant step forward this week. Fourteen pieces of the 18-bill package of government reforms and cuts, introduced April 26 by Senators Kyle McCarter and Dan McConchie, have been assigned to seven Senate committees.Sen. McCarter said it’s a positive... Read More.

White County Fair moves up two weeks this year

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Traditionally the first week in August, unforeseen circumstances will force the White County Fair up two weeks.The 139th annual Fair will kick off on Monday, July 17th and wrap up on the 22nd. The move will place the Carmi fair in between the Wayne County and... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TO HOST TeamIllinois YOUTH POLICE CAMP

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) and Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced yesterday the collaboration between the two agencies in facilitating the annual TeamIllinois Youth Police Camp for northern Illinois.The 2017 TeamIllinois Youth Police Camp for northern Illinois will take place on the ONU Campus.... Read More.

55TH COMMENCEMENT AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 55th Commencement at Wabash Valley College will be Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center.There will be 240 Associate degrees and certificates awarded for 2017, with 165 conferred in this year’s event.A Prelude of music by Marcia Woodcock, pianist,... Read More.