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SIC board sees underfunded writing on the wall

By Kathy Adams | Apr 9, 2017

With the current shape of Illinois' finances and the lack of any promising prospects, the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Board of Trustees expressed a bleak outlook regarding new funding at a recent meeting.

Logan College grabs local grads in record numbers

By Kathy Adams | Apr 9, 2017

John A. Logan College (JALC) celebrated its 40th anniversary not by giving back to the community so much as grabbing ahold of it.

SIC plans party for child center's 40th birthday

By Kathy Adams | Mar 25, 2017

Children might enjoy birthdays more than anyone, but perhaps what they truly love is celebrating that special day when it arrives for someone -- or something – else.

Hairstyling class makes daddy-daughter connection a lock

By Kathy Adams | Mar 19, 2017

Dads tired of being teased -- no pun intended -- about their lack of skills when it comes to getting their daughter's hair ready for the day can cut down on the criticism by attending Daddy/Daughter Hair School on April 1.

Panel completes school funding formula revision

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

Illinois schools furthest from their target adequacy goals will be the first to receive funding under a new formula approved by a reform committee recently.

Rauner activates State Emergency Operations Center following tornadoes

By Kathy Adams | Mar 2, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner has activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to help ensure the state is prepared to help, with local emergency response teams following tornadoes this week.

Federal grants to fund four projects in region

By Kathy Adams | Feb 27, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development agency recently awarded grants totaling $78,000 for several projects in the region, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) said.

College seminar will address all the news unfit to print

By Kathy Adams | Feb 27, 2017

The rise of fake news and other hot topics in the news business will be the focus of a one-day seminar at John A. Logan College on March 10.

Southeastern Illinois College production of 'Little Women' to show Feb. 10-11

By Kathy Adams | Feb 3, 2017

Southeastern Illinois College's production of the Louisa May Alcott classic, 'Little Women,' will take place Feb. 10-11.

Southern Illinois College trustees approve tuition hike

By Kathy Adams | Jan 29, 2017

The Southeastern Illinois College board of trustees recently discussed its business center, new grants and a tuition increase.

New scholarship available for Harrisburg Township High graduates attending Southeastern Illinois College

By Kathy Adams | Jan 23, 2017

Harrisburg High School graduates attending or looking to attend Southeastern Illinois College can now apply for a new scholarship set up by Connie Jo Miller and the Harrisburg Township High School class of 1961 with the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation.