Master Showmanship Contest at Illinois State Fair set for August 12

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Master Showmanship Contest at the Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 12 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior Livestock Barn.Each year the Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have excelled at showing three species of livestock: sheep,... Read More.

Former CWCHS Academic and Athletic Standout Finds Success with BWX Technologies

Thursday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The chemistry between the Four Horsemen of the 1998-1999 CWCHS basketball team that advanced to the state tournament was undeniable. Chemistry and Engineering has taken at least one of the horsemen much further. Matt Hines spoke with the Carmi Kiwanis Club on Thursday... Read More.

Kathy Evans, RLC Title III Curriculum Specialist, completes Chair Academy

Thursday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College now has five graduates of the Chair Academy for Leadership and Development as Kathy Evans, Title III Curriculum Specialist, completed the program earlier this month.The Chair Academy, a department of Mesa Community College and the Maricopa County Community College District,... Read More.

SIC Students take on New York

Thursday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Art Club and Theatre Club (Theta Sigma Phi) traveled to the Big Apple last month for some exciting cultural experiences.Staying at a hotel near Times Square, nearly 20 students, instructors and volunteers got a chance to visit the Statue of... Read More.

Speaker Ryan Signs Shimkus Chemical Safety Bill, Sending it to The White House

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan's Office). After clearing its last... Read More.

Traffic stops yield two arrests by Carmi Police

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 22 year old Adrianna Pollard of Carmi Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop on a charge of driving on a suspended or revoked license. Pollard was pulled over at the intersection of Main and SE First Street just after 1pm, and... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 14, 2016, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

New Robots & Automation certificate approved, curriculum matters considered A new Robots and Automation occupational certificate was approved by the board Tuesday and will be submitted to the Illinois Community College Board for action. The certificate was developed as part of an Economic Development Administration... Read More.

Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Donation Drives

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a lifesaving blood transfusion. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. Donors of all blood types are currently needed. For... Read More.

Carmi power outage planned for Wednesday morning

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi Light Department will have a scheduled power outage on Wednesday between 8 and 10 am. The outage will affect customers on West Main Street from Fairview Drive west. Crews will be replacing a broken pole on the main line. The... Read More.

Carmi man convicted on forgery charge Monday

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to three years in prison and one year of mandatory supervised release in White County Court on Monday. States Attorney Denton Aud announced that 54 year old Michael Melendez was convicted on one count of forgery. Melendez was... Read More.