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Illinois Department of Insurance Announces ACA Marketplace Enrollment Deadline is Extended to August 15, 2021

Friday, March 26 by Aaron Lange

Chicago – Eligible Illinoisans now have more time to sign up for ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plans. President Biden has extended the deadline for the Special Enrollment Period in Response to COVID-19 from May 15th to August 15th. According to the... Read More.

Federal Rules End Extended Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed

Thursday, March 4 by Aaron Lange

Because Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Has Dropped, Federal Government Reduces Extended Benefits for PUA Recipients, Regular Unemployment Recipients Continue to Receive 11 Additional Weeks Under PEUC SPRINGFIELD – Because Illinois’ unemployment rate has dropped, federal rules now prohibit individuals from seeking seven additional weeks of... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended Until Feb. 1, 2021

Thursday, September 24 by Aaron Lange

White continues to encourage online services Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Nov. 1, 2020, until Feb. 1, 2021. This new Feb. 1... Read More.

IEMA Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages

Thursday, August 13 by Aaron Lange

More than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday storms SPRINGFIELD – Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards and License Plate Stickers Extended an Additional Month – Until Nov. 1

Thursday, July 9 by Aaron Lange

White suggests delaying facility visit during heat wave Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and license plate stickers have been extended an additional month – from Oct. 1, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2020. This new... Read More.

Application Deadline Extended for RLC Medical Assistant Program

Friday, June 12 by Aaron Lange

INA, Ill. (June 11, 2020) — The application deadline for Rend Lake College’s popular Medical Assistant program has been extended to July 1. Those interested in the program will need to take an entrance exam to complete their applications. The entrance exam, called the... Read More.

Fowler Responds to Extended Stay-At-Home Order: Southern Illinois is Not Chicago

Friday, April 24 by Aaron Lange

Harrisburg, ILL--On April 23, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to extend the "stay-at-home" order until May 30. In response to these actions, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement: "While I recognize that the Governor did modify his stay-at-home order to include... Read More.

Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

Friday, March 27 by Aaron Lange

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the federal REAL ID deadline an additional year to Oct. 1, 2021. DHS cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the... Read More.

Chamber Dinner Deadline Extended

Tuesday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

Chamber Dinner Deadline Extended The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will host the 74th annual Chamber Dinner, Monday, Oct. 1 at the First Christian Church, beginning at 6 that evening. The evening will include the State of the City Address from Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, along with... Read More.

RLC Medical Assistant program application deadline extended

Wednesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Students interested in Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant program have an extended application and testing deadline before classes start this fall. The new deadline is set for Sunday, July 15. Two new testing dates have also been set for the summer. The program’s entrance examination,... Read More.