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50 Influencers: Wayne Arnold, the mainstay

INA, Ill. (April 1, 2017) - Mainstay might be a bit of an understatement for the next of the 50 influencers. There aren’t many who could tell you their first-hand account...

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High schoolers prepare for college, career readiness at Transition Summit...

INA, Ill. (March 30, 2017) - Local high school students visited Rend Lake College today to take part in Transition Summit, an event designed to help students plan for their...

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Advisory Councils meet at RLC for annual meetings (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (March 29, 2017) - Nearly 200 local professionals met with Rend Lake College faculty and staff Wednesday during their annual Advisory Council meetings to discuss 39...

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RLC honors four during Advisory Council meetings

INA, Ill. (March 29, 2017) - Four local professionals were honored for their dedication and service to Rend Lake College during last week’s Advisory Council meetings held...

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Zeigler-Royalton to send a dozen to RLC

ZEIGLER, Ill. (March 28, 2017) - More than a third of Zeigler-Royalton High School's senior class will be making their way to Rend Lake College next year after enrolling in...

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Trio of local colleges emphasize partnership at HLC

-- Colleges Work Together to Benefit Students and Save Scarce Funds -- HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 27, 2017) -- Three local community college presidents have been honored with an...

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Ragan honored with Faculty Excellence award

INA, Ill. (March 27, 2017) - “Mrs. Ragan is one of the greatest science teachers I have ever had. Period. She is a great teacher and a wonderful person to be around.” -...

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50 Influencers: Dr. Harry Braun, stabilizing force

INA, Ill. (March 25, 2017) - Dr. Harry J. Braun, a native of St. Louis, was the youngest president in RLC’s history, selected to helm the ship in 1978 at the age of 37. He...

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Kickstart Your Journey returns to campus, draws freshmen and sophomores...

INA, Ill. (March 24, 2017) - Local ninth and 10th graders visited Rend Lake College this week to attend "Kickstart Your Journey," an event designed to get freshmen and...

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Fifty-one Foxes registered during RLC College Signing Day

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (March 23, 2017) - A total of 51 seniors at Hamilton County Senior High School registered for classes at Rend Lake College this week during College Signing...

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American Coal takes first at RLC Mine Rescue Contest (standalone photo)

INA, Ill. (March 21, 207) - Members of the American Coal Company of Galatia placed first unanimously today during the 2017 Brookwood-Sago Mine Rescue Contest. Pictured with...

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Cast of Oz “Over the Rainbow” about opening night

INA, Ill. (March 20, 2017) - The cast and crew of Rend Lake College are inviting the community to travel with them down the Yellow Brick Road next month during the 2017...