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2017-18 TRIO Student Support Services Wabash Valley College Peer Mentors

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Peer Mentors for the Wabash Valley College TRIO Student Support Services program had their first meeting recently with Academic Counselor Tayna Smith. Smith communicated the expectations she had of the mentoring program, and since training had been completed, plans for the upcoming academic... Read More.

Rauner Administration Files Brief in Support of State Employees’ Pay

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration filed a brief in the Fifth Judicial District Appellate Court this afternoon addressing the duplicity of the Attorney General’s appeal in the state employee pay lawsuit. For over a year, AG Madigan benefitted from the very court order she is now... Read More.

Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today called on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to support legislation being filed by Senators Michael Connelly and Jil Tracy, which would enact statewide pension reform while providing CPS with $215 million for its pension payment.“At a time when... Read More.

February a great month for IECC TRIO Student Support Services program

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

February has been a busy month for the IECC TRIO Student Support Services program. Opening the activities was a visit to Eastern Illinois University for the Transfer Open House. This was the first Transfer Open House that EIU has offered; and, based on the... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Support for Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well as Transportation Committee Chairman Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero) by introducing legislation requiring 3-point seat belts on school buses. The... Read More.

IAA Foundation offers scholarship to support agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau families

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members and their children are encouraged to apply for 71 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of... Read More.

Valentine gets big support in Edwards County Tuesday

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Voter turnout for the 2016 General Election saw massive turnout across the state, and Edwards County was no exception. 78.64% of registered voters cast a ballot in the election, which resulted in a big victory in the lone contested race.States’ Attorney Mike Valentine running... Read More.

Poll: Gas tax ‘lockbox,’ term limits, independent redistricting draw big support

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Likely voters in Illinois overwhelmingly support a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring gas taxes be spent only on road projects, according to a poll by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.The survey also shows massive support for term limits and for... Read More.

Stopgap Funding Plan Will Support Critical Response, Safety Programs at IEMA

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The stopgap funding plan passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Rauner yesterday enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to continue its mission to protect the residents of Illinois from a variety of hazards and respond to disasters throughout the state. “This spending plan... Read More.

White County Board agrees to support new Enterprise Zone application

Wednesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met for its May meeting on Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse. Sandra Irvine was present to inform the Board about the new application for the Carmi-White County Enterprise Zone. New requirements by the State of Illinois are forcing... Read More.