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RLC’s Marlo, Minor receive Phi Theta Kappa All-USA nominations

INA, Ill. (Feb. 28, 2020)Due to their high academic achievement, a pair of Rend Lake College students have been selected as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-USA nominees. Sophomores...

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Paying it forward: RLC donates to local high schools

INA, Ill. (Feb. 28, 2020)Rend Lake College recently came bearing gifts for several local high school agriculture programs in the form of small and diesel engines. RLC was...

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Apprenticeship programs showcased at RLC

INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020)Students and businesses from around the region got a firsthand look at how apprenticeships benefit the local workforce Wednesday at Rend Lake College.

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Bennett Metal Products donates to RLC Machining program

INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020)Rend Lake College machining students will have new equipment to work with thanks to a generous donation from an area business. Bennett Metal...

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Foundation awards $13K in We Are Warriors Grants

INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2020)More than $13,000 in employee giving and community sponsorships were awarded as grants to programs last week at Rend Lake College. The spring 2020...

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Acclaimed poet Allison Joseph shares work with RLC students

INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020)Award-winning poet Allison Joseph read a selection of poems for students, staff and members of the public Thursday at Rend Lake College. Joseph is...

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Health care forum at RLC addresses workforce demands

UPDATEDue to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, Rend Lake College has canceled the following event. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the...

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Learn how apprenticeships can work for you

INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020)Career seekers, businesses and community members are invited to learn more about apprenticeship programs at Rend Lake College’s Apprenticeship...

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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEESFebruary 11, 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020)Tuition rates will remain flat next school year at Rend Lake College. At Tuesday night’s RLC Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved keeping...

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RLC Foundation hosts annual Ladies High Tea

INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020)Shelly Keeneth, Melinda Jones and Michelle Maher enjoy some tea and conversation during the fifth annual Ladies High Tea event on Tuesday afternoon,...

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Local high schools compete in ACES Regional at RLC

INA, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020)Some of the brightest students from around the region converged on the Rend Lake College campus Wednesday for a battle of wits. The annual Academic...

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RLC hosts Emmy-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk

INA, Ill. (Feb. 4, 2020)Acclaimed entertainer Bobby Norfolk brought his storytelling skills to the Rend Lake College Theatre on Monday when he performed “Henry ‘Box’...