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Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College officials send their thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2013.

The 46th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 18 in James Waugh Gymnasium. Dr. Jeannie Mitchell, a psychology professor at RLC, was the guest speaker.

A total of 860 graduates were conferred 773 Associate Degrees and 651 Occupational Certificates.

The Rend Lake College Class of 2013 is:
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)

ALMA - William Andrew Williams

ANNA - Chad M. Buchanan, Cassie Jane Newberry

ARCOLA - Taylor Nicole Thomas

ARGENTA - Kyle Raymond Powars

ASHEBORO, N.C. - Eric John Tozzi

ASHLEY - Jessica Garrison

BELLE RIVE - Taylor Renee Adams, Larry P. Caldwell, Cory Drew Capps, Gale Lee Hefner, Heston Wayne Mays, Samuel Alan Oliger, Beverly Ann Sears

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

Little Egypt Arts Association accepting registration for photography class

Little Egypt Arts Association accepting registration for photography class

 

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Little Egypt Arts Association is announcing that late-start registration is being taken for the newest photography class.

The class will be with Rene F. DeGroof at the Arts Centre in downtown Marion.

The next class in on Monday, April 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Interested students can call the Arts Centre at 618-998-8530 to register, or are welcome to register the night of the class.

Class fee is $50. Rene also teaches photography at John A. Logan College.

Organizers say this class is designed for beginners using their camera at home or on trips. 

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IDOT participates in 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days

IDOT participates in 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation joined the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, and other agencies at the 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days.

This event is designed to supplement and reinforce classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for driver's education students. It uses presentations and active participation to deliver important safe-driving information to the students.

You can watch the video above, provided by IDOT, that shows a presentation at Traffic Safety Days.

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Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.