More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in June decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.2 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,200 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

American Red Cross Seeking AmeriCorps Team Members

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region is currently seeking individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps team members. Anyone looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community while gaining new skills and experiences is encouraged to apply. AmeriCorps team... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

July 23, 7 p.m. - July 24, 7 a.m. – The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation and Falcon Archery Team are hosting the Big 20 Bow Fishing Trailered Tournament and Fund Raiser in Elizabethtown on the Ohio River. Tournament begins July 23 at 7 p.m.... Read More.

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SmartAsset ranks RLC the No. 1 community college

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College continues to move up the ranks of top community colleges, according to a new study by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company. The 2016 study released today on SmartAsset’s blog puts RLC in the number one slot, a bump up from... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 7/19-7/22

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/22/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Roger D. Dardeen of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped in the 200 block of... Read More.

Willa Hubele addresses Rotary at Thursday’s meeting

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held its weekly meeting on Thursday and had a large crowd for the event.Willa Hubele was the day’s guest speaker, as she told the club that she was there representing the Southeastern Illinois Pastoral Counselling Association. Her role with that... Read More.

New Owner of Carmi McDonalds Restaurant Serves Up Smiles at Kiwanis

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Story and photo courtesy of Toby Brown.John Moreland started his professional career in the Air Force. He wanted to honor his father, who had lost his life as a fighter pilot in World War II. It’s safe to say Pops would be beaming now over... Read More.

Rend Lake College Spring 2016 Honors Lists

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 417 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Spring 2016 semester.The lists include 170 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during... Read More.

NCOE Board gets ready for coming school year

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education met last evening and prepared for the 2016-17 school year. The Board accepted the resignations of Kellyn Sirach as Booth Jr. High Language Arts teacher, from Jayme Cowling, NCO first grade teacher and from Cliff Karnes as high school... Read More.

Carmi man arrested after violent threats; resisting arrest

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is facing a list of charges after making violent threats against several people and fighting Carmi police officers on Wednesday.39 year old Jason C Williams is currently housed in the White County Jail without bail awaiting a court hearing. Williams... Read More.