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Rend Lake College Board meeting highlights
May 13, 2020
INA, Ill. — The Academic Building at Rend Lake College will be getting a new roof, and the Board of Trustees have approved a contractor to do the job. At Tuesday night’s meeting, trustees approved a bid for the project submitted by D7 Roofing of New Baden at a cost of $120,450. Five contractors submitted bids for the project, which is being paid through Public Health & Safety funds.
Analysis shows outside of Chicago area, most COVID-19 deaths are in nursing homes
May 13, 2020
(The Center Square) – An independent analysis of the state’s COVID-19 data found a significant difference in the numbers of COVID-19-related deaths in the Chicago area compared with the rest of the state.
Pritzker says he’ll consider withholding federal funds from local governments that don’t follow his reopening plan
May 13, 2020
(The Center Square) – Some communities around the state have made it known they plan to open for business soon, despite a stay-at-home order and the governor’s reopening plan.
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Pastor Rick Warren: Obey God Joyfully
May 8, 2020 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
When you think about obedience, is “joy” a word that immediately comes to mind? Probably not. But the Bible tells us to obey God joyfully. And as it turns out, there are lots of great reasons for being joyful as we obey God.
Student housing to be consolidated on West Side of SIU Campus
March 14, 2018 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE – SIU Carbondale will bring students together in residence halls on the west side of campus this fall in order to increase student engagement, according to SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemago.
Jenetta C. Trussell – Christopher, IL
August 26, 2019 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.
Charles Robert “Boogie” Welsh — Benton, Illinois
May 28, 2020 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Charles Robert “Boogie” Welsh, age 74, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home.
Latest in Sports
MLB season startup: Here are the pros and cons of the three most likely scenarios
Major League Baseball must decide whether bringing its sport back and televising it to home-bound fans is a worthwhile risk.
Sound of silence: Baseball thinking ahead to silent stadiums
Tom Murphy has become somewhat of an online sensation during baseball’s shutdown for the array of workouts the Seattle Mariners’ catcher posts on Instagram from his home in upstate New York.
Four Salukis named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Teams
May 8, 2020
ST. LOUIS – Four SIU baseball players were named to the Missouri Valley Conference’s Scholar-Athlete teams, the league announced Thursday. Ian Walters was named to the First Team. Brad Harrison, Mason Hiser, and Austin Ulick were named to the Honorable Mention team.
RLC seeking support for virtual AHA Heart Walk
April 13, 2020
INA, Ill. — The annual South Central Illinois Heart Walk is going virtual this year and Team RLC is looking for your support.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on legislature to ‘act expeditiously’ on coronavirus relief package as state reports record 4,000 new cases
May 13, 2020
On the same day Illinois reported a record number of coronavirus tests and new cases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged state lawmakers to “act expeditiously” on a relief package for families, small businesses and communities across the state, but stopped short of using his power to call them back to Springfield for a special session.
House GOP slams reopening plan; Bryant says she ‘will not comply’ as it comes to church worship
May 8, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s multi-phase plan to reopen Illinois by region, saying it does not act quickly enough to respond to the economic hardship caused by his stay-at-home order.
Reopening Illinois: Everything you need to know about getting back to normal at gyms, the office, restaurants and more
May 8, 2020
Illinoisans finally have a plan for what “getting back to normal” might look like — and how long it will take. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phase plan allows for a gradual reopening of businesses, gatherings, events and more — with a strategy that divides the state into regions and takes a careful look at the spread of COVID-19.
Pritzker says businesses that open early without approval could lose state licenses
May 8, 2020
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that he wants to work with lawmakers in the General Assembly, but lawmakers have not yet returned to Springfield since March.
Rend Lake Dam Road closed for routine inspection
May 8, 2020
Rend Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the Rend Lake Dam/Spillway Bridge will be closed to all through traffic from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13.
Join RLC in supporting virtual AHA Heart Walk
April 14, 2020
INA, Ill. — The annual South Central Illinois Heart Walk is going virtual this year and Team RLC is looking for your support.
