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Four 30-year veterans of RLC are planning to begin their well-earned...

INA, Ill. (May 12, 2014) - After spending decades working to help students in various ways, four Rend Lake College employees are saying goodbye to the education realm and...

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RLC awarded $102k Illinois School Security Grant to upgrade safety features

INA, Ill. (May 9, 2014) - Rend Lake College will soon be enhancing security features across campus with the help of $102,738 from the Illinois School Security Grant Program...

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Orientation class donates to Student Emergency Fund (standalone photo)

Students helping studentsINA, Ill. (May 8, 2014) - One class of students in Rend Lake College's new orientation program First Year Experience raised $201 for the Student...

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Community First Bank becomes Silver level Major Donor to RLC Foundation

INA, Ill. (May 8, 2014) - Emerging as one of the fastest-growing community leaders in Jefferson County, Community First Bank of the Heartland is the newest Rend Lake College...

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RLC mourns passing of longtime supporter Jim Kelly

RLC mourns passing of longtime supporter Jim Kelly INA, Ill. - Rend Lake College is mourning the loss of one of itsbiggest supporters, Jim Kelly. The retired Sesser...

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Architect Kellen Minor utilized dual credit classes to advance education at RLC

INA, Ill. - Early on, Kellen Minorknew he was interested in architecture and design, giving him a leg up when it came to his education. By starting with specific classes in...

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RLC MarketPlace Car Show results 2014

MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 5, 2014) - With perfect weather and not a cloud in sight, over 50 car-enthusiasts flocked to the Second Annual Rend Lake College MarketPlace Car Show...

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RLC teams up with SIUC for distance-delivered Associate Degree options

INA, Ill. (May 2, 2014) - A representative from Southern Illinois University Carbondale will visit Rend Lake College from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday to meet with students about...

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City of Du Quoin donates 1976 fire truck to RLC

INA, Ill. (May 2, 2014) - The City of Du Quoin donated a 1976 fire truck to Rend Lake College this morning to help RLC continue to provide quality firefighter training for...

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Steven Crawford takes RLC Theater experience to Walt Disney World

INA, Ill. - Crossing from one stage to another - that’s just what one Rend Lake College grad has done by transforming his favorite classes and extracurriculars at RLC into...

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Four students awarded IMI Scholarships (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (April 29, 2014) - Four Rend Lake College Mining Technology students were awarded scholarships through the Illinois Mining Institute in RLC's Coal Mining Training...

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Thanks to graphic design at RLC, Skyler Taylor may never work again

INA, Ill. - Though the path was winding, 2002 Rend Lake College graduate Skyler Taylor has used his graphic design degree to find the perfect fit for himself and his family:...