Grayville City Council meets for final March meeting Monday night

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their second meeting of March Monday night. After approving the treasurer’s report, the Council approved a purchase order of $850 to Brent Spear Construction for curb work in the I-64 Plaza, and $3072 for pool chemicals.No executive session... Read More.

Broadway and Beyond Performed by SIC Concert Choir April 6

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Concert Choir’s amazing talents will be put on display during their spring concert, Broadway and Beyond on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre Lobby. The concert will feature two... Read More.

SIC, RLC, and Shawnee CC emphasize partnership at HLC

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Three local community college presidents have been honored with an invitation to present at the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)’s Annual Convention in April. Terry Wilkerson of Rend Lake College, Dr. Tim Bellamey of Shawnee Community College and Dr. Jonah Rice... Read More.

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Morgan Powers is recipient of Mary Virginia Deputy Cunningham Scholarship

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Morgan Powers, left, proudly accepts the Mary Virginia Deputy Cunningham Scholarship from Tiffany Cowger, Assistant Dean of Student Services at WVC. Morgan Powers has been selected as the recipient of the 2016-2017 Mary Virginia Deputy Cunningham Scholarship awarded at Wabash Valley College. The Mary Virginia... Read More.

RLC’s RAGAN HONORED WITH FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

“Mrs. Ragan is one of the greatest science teachers I have ever had. Period. She is a great teacher and a wonderful person to be around.” – With glowing student endorsements like that, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see why Rend Lake... Read More.

United Methodist Children’s Home Unveils Exciting News at 2nd Annual Breakfast with a View

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon, IL: United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) has an exciting announcement to share at this year’s ‘Breakfast with a View’ event being held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017! This fundraising event is a fun way to learn about what is happening at UMCH,... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration:“I’ve strongly opposed the Affordable Care Act’s mandates, middle-class tax hikes, and expensive one-size-fits-all health insurance plans since day one. My constituents have judged that law,... Read More.

Governor Takes Action to Protect Taxpayers

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to protect taxpayers, Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed legislation that creates a five-year pension funding fiscal cliff for Chicago's municipal and laborer pension funds that will lead to increased taxes for residents in the City of Chicago in 2023 and beyond."This... Read More.

Saline County States Attorney died of accidental fall according to autopsy report

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday March 24, 2017 an autopsy was performed on Saline County State's Attorney Micheal Henshaw, at the Williamson County Morgue by Pathologist Dr. James Jacobi.Mr. Henshaw died Wednesday night at his residence in Harrisburg. The preliminary autopsy results indicate that Mr. Henshaw received... Read More.

Vendor Contracted by Illinois Department of Employment Security Data Breached

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security notified the Illinois General Assembly of confirmation that one of its vendors experienced a data breach affecting approximately 1.4 million Illinois job seekers, according to the vendor’s current estimate. The vulnerability was not the result of any deficiency... Read More.