SIC’s Breakfast with Santa Exceeds 230 Guests

Saturday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

Heather Page (SIC nursing student) of Carmi and daughter Olivia Townsend helped the children make reindeer food during Santa’s Breakfast at SIC. Southeastern Illinois College’s second annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3 was nearly bursting at the seams with children from the district... Read More.

Carmi Brownies learn about how the Hadi Shrine helps children

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Lance Yearby was the guest of the Carmi Brownie Troop this week during their meeting at the Girl Scout Cabin. Mr. Yearby spoke to them about what the Hadi Shrine does and how they help children.The Brownies have been learning about different organizations... Read More.

Christmas is in the Air at SIC Dec. 11

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Community Choir, led by Tim Green and accompanied by the Rogers sisters of Eldorado (Madeline on piano and Lydia on violin), performs during the 2015 Christmas concert at SIC. Christmas is in the air at Southeastern Illinois College as the SIC Community Chorus... Read More.

Washington Attendance Center 4th graders give back to community

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The fourth grade students at Washington Attendance Center have completed a reading story about helping the community. Each class discussed ways they could do something to make a difference. As a result, several of the classes had a food drive and... Read More.

Rauner Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today applauded the General Assembly for approving bipartisan legislation to ensure that any person being released from the Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has a valid state identification card upon release."In order to combat recidivism we... Read More.

RLC CHOIR KICKS OFF “OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” EVENT

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Choir will be kicking off festivities for the Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company’s Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 6 at 105 E. Water Street in Pinckneyville.RLC’s songsters will lead off the program by performing from 5:30 p.m. to 6... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, December 6

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street December 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve November 15, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Three-week Speech Class returning to RLC for Summer 2017

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College students and other students home for the summer break can knock out a required speech class next summer in only three weeks. RLC is again offering the intersession class between the Spring and Summer 2017 semesters.The class – Principles of Effective... Read More.