HARRISBURG — With the school year just around the corner, the Fowler Bonan Foundation is again looking for donations to help children in need afford new clothes.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
16th annual Clothes for S.I. Kids golf day aims to help provide new clothes for students in need
July 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Documents point to more theft from former Zeigler treasurer
July 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
ZEIGLER — Ryan Thorpe may have pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from the city of Zeigler, but new research might point to more theft.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
A piece of RLC history discovered at yard sale
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. – Mt. Vernon native and student Casey White took time out of his day today to deliver a page of Rend Lake College history to campus in time to be buried in the college’s time capsule. The newspaper highlights state funding for initial construction of the RLC Ina campus.
RLC student Casey White of Mt. Vernon, RIGHT, hand delivers the newspaper to Chad Copple, RLC Dean of Marketing and Information Technology, Monday afternoon. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
White, an RLC student, delivered the Mt. Vernon Register-Newspaper dated Wednesday, June 5, 1968 with a prominent headline reading “State Board OKs $2,230,000 Rend College Project.” White, along with his father Wesley and sister Savana, said the newspaper was found in a box full of newspapers at a garage sale. When they asked about purchasing the one newspaper, Wesley White said the previous owner gave it to the family. The Whites wanted to be sure the piece of history found its way to campus.
The article states the State Board of Education approved Phase 1 of construction on the recently purchased Ina campus. Groundbreaking ceremonies for this phase were held March 27, 1969. Ultimately, Phase I construction consisted of five buildings – Academic, Science, Gymnasium, South Oasis, and Maintenance. The buildings were opened in August of 1970 in preparation for fall classes. To read more about RLC’s History, visit www.rlc.edu/about-rlc/rlc-history.
The newspaper will be secured in RLC’s time capsule commemorating the college’s 50th Anniversary. The time capsule will be buried later this year.
The front page of the Mt. Vernon Register-News as it appeared on Wednesday, June 5, 1968, including a special feature regarding state funding to begin construction of the Rend Lake College Ina campus in the two left columns. The headline shares the page with news of Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination and the Vietnam War. Images of the article about RLC are enlarged below. Click on all images for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Benton police make arrests
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
On July 6, 2018 Benton Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Commercial Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
Upon investigating, police arrested Jeffrey S. Phillips, age 52, of Benton for domestic battery.
Phillips was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On July 8, 2018 Benton Police arrested Jesse OKeefe, age 36, of West Frankfort on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear.
Okeefe was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Illinois agencies recovering a year after budget impasse
July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A year after Illinois lawmakers ended a historic state budget impasse, social service agencies and other providers hardest hit by funding cuts say they’re just starting to recover.
Here’s a link to the Associated Press story.
Illinois to get $16M in federal money for community service
July 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Sixteen community service programs in Illinois will receive more than $16 million dollars in federal funding.
The federal Corporation for National and Community Service is distributing $11.6 million to help more than 900 AmeriCorps members conduct community projects and pay college costs and student loans after completing their service.
The money will go to 10 sites in Chicago and for projects in Belleville, Dixon, East St. Louis, Evanston, Ina and Peoria.
Alzheimer’s Association hosts program at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin
July 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational program, “Effective Communication Strategies,” will take place at noon July 26 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Radiologic Tech Class of 2018 passes national exam
July 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. – The most recent graduates of Rend Lake College’s Radiologic Technology program have achieved an extraordinary milestone: 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt at the national ARRT board examination.
The ARRT, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, exam includes 220 questions, of which participants have to pass with a 75 percent success rate. The examination is required of all graduates aspiring to be registered to work in the radiologic technology health care field.
The Radiologic Technology Class of 2018 is, FROM LEFT, Tori Schafer (Christopher), Katherine Cozart (Murphysboro), Raelyn Blumenstock (De Soto), Alison German (Eldorado), Alexandrea Ritchey (Mt. Vernon), Celeste Ellis (McLeansboro), Ashley Ess (Mt. Vernon), Allysa Fox (Thompsonville), Nicholas Hirsch (Du Quoin), Sarah Wilson (Woodlawn), Micalea Morgan (Harrisburg), Hillary Ionson (Benton), Jordan Tripp (Valier), Megan Moody (Pinckneyville), and Michael Wells (Dahlgren). Not pictured is Andrew Phillips (Carbondale).
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
In 2017, the national average for students to pass on the first attempt was 89 percent. The class’ accomplishment of passing the test at 100 percent on the first attempt makes the achievement even more noteworthy, said Program Director Holly Heisner.
“The RLC instructors are extremely proud of the Class of 2018. Their success helps us know what teaching techniques work best, not only for the ARRT board examination, but for us to prepare them to be the best radiologic technologists possible,” said Heisner. “This accomplishment is due to them being willing to put in a lot of work and dedication.”
She continued, “This is a huge accomplishment for our program. As a program director, having a 100 percent pass rate is my goal every year.”
In the classroom, curriculum has been adjusted to highlight any weak areas of knowledge with review time added in to cover those concepts. The implementation of mock board examinations has also helped make the ARRT test less intimidating, said Heisner.
For RLC’s graduates, the passing of the exam could mean an increase in employment opportunities or official job offers.
“Many students have a potential job in the hospital setting; however, employers want students to be registered through the ARRT prior to hiring them. By passing the ARRT exam soon after graduation allows the students to enter the work force almost immediately,” explained Heisner.
To learn more about RLC’s Radiologic Technology program, visit www.rlc.edu/allied-health/radiology-tech or contact Heisner at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1778 or heisnerh@rlc.edu.
RLC MADE Summit calling all aspiring designers, architects
July 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. – If you like to make, create, design and build, Rend Lake College’s upcoming MADE (Makerspace Architecture and Design Experience) Summit is for you. The MADE Summit is set for 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 11.
The free, three-day gathering will give participants hands-on experience with base level applications in design, fabrication, 3D printing and much more, all with a focus on graphic design and architecture. At the end of the summit, each participant will take home projects they have designed and physically developed.
The MADE Summit is designed for incoming high school freshman to adults. RLC’s Architecture and Graphic Design programs will have academic awards available to qualifying students.
All participants will meet in the Vocational Building on the Ina campus for the morning session, which begins at 9 a.m. each day. After a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., participants will return to the classroom for the afternoon session, which ends at 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided all three days.
To learn more, contact RLC’s Applied Science and Technology Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1261 or AppliedScience@rlc.edu . To register for the free event, visit https://ttsu.me/rlcmade.
Secretary of State Jesse White’s sister and transplant recipient Doris Ivy dies at 85
July 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Most Southern Illinoisans might not recognize the name Doris Ivy, but for some, she is a fellow traveler on a journey called organ donation and transplantation.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
