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Illinois Mining Institute awards Davis $250 scholarship (standalone photo)

Illinois Mining Institute awards Davis $250 scholarship John Davis, CENTER, of Mt. Vernon was awarded an Illinois Mining Institute (IMI) scholarship yesterday in RLC's Coal...

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Giving Tuesday coming to RLC campus Dec. 2

INA, Ill. (Nov. 21, 2014) - Take a break from studying for finals to stop by the Rend Lake College Student Center on Dec. 2 for Giving Tuesday. The RLC Foundation is joining...

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Brittanie Graham turning love of performing into career in the music industry

INA, Ill. - With experience both on stage and behind the scenes, Rend Lake College alum Brittanie Graham has turned a love for theatre and performing into a promising career...

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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- Nov. 18, 2014, Meeting Highlights

Tax abatement for Franklin County enterprise zone adoptedThe board adopted a resolution to abate taxes within the Franklin County I-57 Enterprise Zone. The mission of the new...

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Economic Impact Study highlights RLC’s role in local economy

INA, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2014) - Odds are you or someone you know has been affected by Rend Lake College’s economic impact in the last decade, whether that be directly from...

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STRIVE high school students visit campus, shadow RLC faculty

INA, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2014) - Several students from the STRIVE program through Mt. Vernon Township High School (MVTHS) visited Rend Lake College’s Ina campus and Studio RLC...

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Local teacher Jeremy Mays credits RLC with early encouragement for budding...

INA, Ill. - It’s one thing to curl up in a comfy chair and read a good horror story. It’s another thing entirely to write one. English teacher Jeremy Mays of Mt. Vernon...

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Turkey Leg 5K set for Nov. 22

INA, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2014) - Thanksgiving is coming, so it’s time to get ahead of the feast with the Turkey Leg 5K run and walk at the new Rend Lake College Rec Center....

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RLC planning Scavenger Hunt for America Recycles Day

MT. VERNON, Ill. (Nov. 5, 2014) - After a successful event last year, the Rend Lake College Greening the Campus Committee is back again to host the America Recycles Day Green...

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Two Concealed Carry courses open for November, December

INA, Ill. (Nov. 3, 2014) - Time is running short to prepare for your Illinois Concealed Carry license before the end of the year. Rend Lake College has two classes open on...

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RLC awarded Gold recognition for Worksite Wellness program

INA, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2014) - Rend Lake College is leading the way in employee health and wellness, thanks to the “We Choose Health” grant, funded by the U.S. Centers for...

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Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships receives two big donations

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2014) - With two $1,000 donations on the books, this year’s Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships fundraiser is deemed the most successful...