USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that additional funding will be made available to assist more than 1,900 approved applicants who are awaiting farm operating loans. The funds, which were reprogrammed by FSA with the... Read More.

SCI-AHEC donates to RLC, local high school dual credit programs

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students and local high schoolers are receiving new supplies this year, thanks to a generous donation from the South Central Illinois Area Health Education Center (SCI-AHEC).Kelli Stover, Director of SCI-AHEC, donated approximately $2,200 worth of supplies on behalf of SCI-AHEC, which... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber invites you to a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting at Tom’s Priced Right Foods in McLeansboro on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 5 p.m.Everyone is welcome to attend. Please... Read More.

Vendor Fair calling for participants at RLC’s Warrior Fest

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is looking for merchants and artists to sell unique and distinctive items at the third annual Warrior Fest, set for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, on the Ina campus.The vendor and craft fair will be held on campus,... Read More.

IDVA seeking nominations for awards

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is asking for nominations for the Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer Appreciation Award and the Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award. A selection of Veteran and Business is chosen quarterly. From the quarterly winners, one is chosen for the Veteran... Read More.

Car Show returning to Fourth Annual RLC Warrior Fest

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Back by popular demand, the annual Car Show will again bring car and motorcycle enthusiasts together at the Fourth Annual Warrior Fest on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will be held in the east parking lot on the Ina campus from 9 a.m. –... Read More.

Cahokia Mounds hosts American Indian Educational Days Sept. 10-11

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers a chance to explore Native American culture Sept. 10 and 11 through art, stories and more.Booths will be set up in the lobby of the site’s Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. where American Indians will demonstrate... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests on Friday

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Just after 8:30 pm Friday, Carmi Police arrested 56 year old Alfred Eugene Duvall of Carmi at the Jumpin Jimmy’s gas station on a White County warrant for driving on a revoked license.Duvall was transported to the White County Jail, where he is... Read More.

HMH Auxiliary to host gourmet fundraiser

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a gourmet food extravaganza fundraiser with the South Bend Chocolate Company on Monday, September 19 from 8am to 4pm in the hospital lobby. The unique gourmet food will include an assortment of chocolates, salsas, jams, and relishes. Those attending... Read More.

Additional Help Coming to Illinois in the Battle Against the Heroin and Opioid Crisis

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has received two federal grants funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to combat the heroin and other opioid crisis facing the state of Illinois. “Heroin and other opioid drug use is at crisis levels... Read More.