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Eagle Scout project yields kayak launches at Rend Lake

C. Tate Miller, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 103 in Mt. Vernon, recently installed two kayak launches at Rend Lake as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Submitted by Marcus Miller Sep 7, 2022 5:38 PM
State treasurer Frerichs makes swing through southern Illinois

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the area this week to highlight programs that allow workers to save for their own retirement and help small nonprofits provide services to disadvantaged people.
Submitted by the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sep 7, 2022 5:12 PM
RLC partners with F.B. McAfoos for demonstration

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the first recipient of the Richard Edward Dunk Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
RLC Public Information Sep 7, 2022 5:02 PM
Sidebar: Culture of cruelty persists despite decades of warnings at Illinois-run mental health facility

This article was produced for ProPublica's Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois. Over a year ago, the security chief at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois sent an email to the head of the state agency that operates the facility, warning her of dangerous conditions inside.
By Molly Parker, Lee Enterprises Midwest Sep 7, 2022 4:06 PM
Brutal beatings, abuse plague state-run mental health facility, investigation reveals

Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue at Choate facility in Anna.
By Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois Sep 7, 2022 4:04 PM
Franklin County area briefs

News briefs from around the area.
Benton News staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:53 PM
Veterans on Parade: It's not too late for local veterans and first responders to sign up

Rain or shine, thousands of people will line Main Street in Marion Saturday morning for southern Illinois' biggest salute to veterans.
Marion Republican staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:27 PM
Road Rebels roll into Sesser for annual show

For one Saturday each August, Sesser's Main Street is closed from the east side of town to the west side so that a wide array of classic cars and trucks can be exhibited at the Road Rebels Car Show.
By Ceasar Maragni Sep 1, 2022 2:06 PM
'Glad you are all here' RLC welcomes students with taco bar

Rend Lake College hosted an introductory event to out-of-district students at last week's "Taco Bar Welcome."
RLC Public Information Sep 1, 2022 12:44 PM
Two SIU profs named among Illinois' top innovators

Two faculty members from SIU Carbondale have received statewide awards for innovation at the 2022 STEAM Expo at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
By Tim Crosby Aug 25, 2022 1:56 PM

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