Craft cards at RLC with Carol Payne

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Join instructor Carol Payne in one of Rend Lake College’s Handmade Cards classes this spring to learn advanced techniques to create a unique gift. Refine skills in two-step stamping, heat and dry embossing, and much more through RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division.Next month,... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — March 14, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pytlinski to become new Student Trustee Grace Pytlinski, a sophomore from Waltonville, was chosen as the new student member of the Board of Trustees following an election earlier this month. The Waltonville High School graduate is studying Agriculture Business and Agricultural Production and Management, and... Read More.

WHITE COUNTY 9-1-1 BOARD AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 20TH

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

1) Roll Call2) Approval of Minutes3) Approval of Financial Statements4) Visitors and Communications5) Coordinator's ReportsCall Reports6) Other Business / UpdatesESRI – ArcGIS TrainingCSI – RFI Release for SSPOffice of State 911 Administrator Updates/Legislation-NG911 Town Hall Meetings / Workshops-Legislative – MeetingsNational Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week... Read More.

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Carmi Police arrest Indiana man following Wednesday morning traffic stop

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 19 year old Macer Ours of Mt. Vernon, Indiana following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning for driving on a suspended license.Ours was pulled over at the intersection of Main Street and Marshall Place at 1:09 am. A records check... Read More.

Righter legislation protects property owners’ rights

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

To provide greater protections for private-property owners when utility companies seek to install power lines, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sponsoring legislation to slow the process and give property owners more rights. “While the electric grid does need to be expanded due to... Read More.

Madigan, Harris Set Hearing on Trump Administration Medicaid Proposal

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan has directed state Rep. Greg Harris, chair of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee, to hold a hearing Thursday to determine how Medicaid cuts being pushed by the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans will affect children, families and other vulnerable residents... Read More.

Pat Paynter raising money for Southern Illinois AIDS Walk

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pat Paynter is once again raising money for the Southern Illinois AIDS Walk. It is being held on Saturday, March 25 at 11am at the SIU Carbondale Newman Center. She has been the top fundraiser every year that she has participated, and last year... Read More.

Illinois Department of Human Services’ Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ proposed overtime policy to govern overtime in the Home Services Program cleared the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This rule will protect Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, create jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program to allow... Read More.

Crossville tornado focus of White County Board meeting Tuesday night

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their regular March meeting, and following the Pledge of Allegiance, held a moment of silence for the victims of the tornado that touched down in Crossville February 28th.Ambulance Director Adam Allen reported that for the... Read More.

2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “Illinois continues to be a leader in farming and strives... Read More.