September 7th, 2018

MEDIA RELEASE

8-31-18 at 3:28 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 14 ½ mile west of Steel City Road. A 2001 Ford 250 Pick-Up Truck driven by Guy S. Owen age 60 of Mcleansboro was west bound on Rt. 14. A John Deer Tractor pulling an implement of husbandry driven by Robert R. Page age 63 of Benton was also west bound traveling in front of the Pick-Up. The driver of the truck attempted to pass the tractor as the tractor was making a left turn into a private drive. The truck sideswiped the implement of husbandry. The driver of the truck was not injured, however two passenger received non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Guy Owen was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash. Robert Page was ticketed for a slow moving vehicle emblem violation.

9-2-18 at 1:13 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Il. Hwy. 148 at Yellow Banks Road. A 2007 Mazda driven by Christopher S. Osborn age 27 of Christopher, was northbound on Rt. 148when the driver lost control, running off the road on the east side into a ditch after striking a fiber optics box, sign post and a utility pole. The driver received major injuries and was air evacuated to an Evansville, IN. hospital. He was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

9-3-18 at 4:09 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Hwy. 14 at Mine Road. A 2012 Dodge Pick-up Truck driven by Robert W. Gouge age 73 of Buckner was west bound on Rt. 14, stopped in traffic, preparing to make a left turn. A 2004 Chevrolet driven by Jacob L. Holdren age 18 of Benton was also west bound and struck the Pick-Up in a read-end type crash. There were no injuries and Jacob Holdren was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

9-4-18 at 10:54 pm Deputies responded to a reported disturbance on Coello. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Lucas N. Williams age 32 of West Frankfort for criminal trespass to a residence.

9-7-18 at 3:13 am a traffic stop in Benton resulted in the arrest of Rachel A. Kelley age 33 of Benton for driving under the influence.

WARRANT ARRESTS

8-31-18 Vanessa C. Ortega age 19 of DuQuoin. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

9-4-18 Shawn C. Wolfe age 38 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on an ordinance violation.

9-4-18 Chase A. Smith age 31 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for criminal trespass to a vehicle.

9-4-18 Guillermo M. Ruiz age 43 of Herrin. Failure to appear on a D.U.I. charge.

9-5-18 Michelle R. Miller age 32 of Carmi. Failure to appear for criminal damage to property.

9-5-18 Larry D. Veteto age 65 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on felony driving while license revoked.

9-5-18 Lucas N. Williams age 32 of West Frankfort. Criminal trespass to a residence.

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Don Jones

REND LAKE FISHING REPORT
September 7, 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone (618) 724-2493
Fax (618) 724-4089
e-mail : rendinfo@usace.army.mil
Web site http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend
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MAIN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES

SPECIES RATING BAIT OF CHOICE SUGGESTED LOCATIONS REGULATIONS

LARGEMOUTH BASS
Good Minnows, spinner baits, worms, and black and blue jigs, crank baits. Reports of fish being caught around Jackie Branch, Sandusky Cove, and South Marcum Cove. Fish in shallow bays near brush cover and bushes. Try around submerged trees and along the rocks. 14” minimum length limit, 6 daily creel limit.
1 fish daily creel limit in PONDS 14” minimum length.

CRAPPIE

Excellent Small or medium minnows on a cork over the brush.
Quarter-ounce pink and white tub jigs. Meal worms.
Shallow water! Work the fish attractors. From shore, fish near structures. Hot spots are Sailboat Harbor, Sandusky Cove, and North & South Marcum. Some brush piles are holding lots of fish, keep moving and you will find the right spot. Try the main lake drop off areas. 25 fish daily creel limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer

BLUEGILL

Good Small jigs, worms, meal worms, wax worms, crickets. From shore try Sailboat Harbor and Mine 21 Road. Fish shallow with crickets, worms or small jigs. Try in the back of necks and on flat shallow banks and on the rocks. Set bait at half of water depth. 10 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.

CHANNEL
CATFISH

Excellent Shrimp, leeches, cut shad, dip bait, and night crawlers. Sonny’s stink bait. Try garlic shrimp in moving water. Drift fish near the creek channels on the main lake. Also, try Waltonville Dam, Turnip Patch, and Jackie Branch as well. Creeks are doing well. 6 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.
Jugs must be attended at all times while fishing.

WHITE BASS
Good Rooster Tails and spoons.
In-line spinners, jig and curly tail grubs. Reports of fish being caught anywhere the shad are moving. Try the main lake points first. Fish around the rocks and drop-offs, near brush cover / bushes. 20 fish creel limit.
No more than 3 fish 17” or longer daily

Information as of: 09/07/2018
LAKE LEVEL: 405.84 AVERAGE POOL FOR THIS DATE: 405.92 WATER TEMP: 82°F
Use of a minnow seine, cast net, or shad scoop for bait collecting within 1000 yards downstream of the Rend Lake dam and spillway is prohibited.
Maps of the Fish Attractor tree locations along with GPS locations are available at the Rend Lake Corps of Engineers Project Office or online at www.enjoyrend.com. Contact Mark Cazier for more information at (618) 724-2493.

INA, Ill.  – Approximately 60 Rend Lake College students stopped by the first Student Job Fair yesterday in the Student Center’s Private Dining Area (PDA) to learn more about local, part-time jobs. Ten different employers were on-hand with opportunities for internships and entry-level jobs.

BLOOMINGTON — State Farm will pay $250 million to settle a federal lawsuit that accused the insurance giant of breaking federal racketeering laws by funneling money into the election campaign of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

A throng of protesters gathered outside Cook County’s criminal courthouse Wednesday to mark the start of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s murder trial, waving signs and chanting the now-familiar slogan: “16 shots and a cover-up!”

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who sued the city for a court agreement to govern reforms of the Police Department, said in a statement Wednesday that she won’t run for Chicago mayor.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

INA, Ill. – Four culinary-themed classes offered through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division will prepare attendees for a healthy diet this fall. Interested participants can enroll today for these classes, scheduled in September and October.

First up this month is Ready, Set, Sushi – a class designed to introduce sushi lovers to the basics of making their own healthy dinner in the comfort of their home. RLC Chef Jeff Fairbanks will cover terminology, equipment needed, basic techniques, sanitation, and safety concerns. Participants are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and no special equipment is needed. The class costs $20, plus a $15 supply fee to the instructor, and meets from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 in the Student Center, Room 120, on the Ina campus

Next in September is Healthy Eating for All Ages, which will help participants discern what is in a healthy diet. Instructor Marty Wells will review some ways to eat a balanced diet while maintaining or losing weight. The class costs $10 and will meet from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Historic Schoolhouse on the Ina campus.

In October, participants can join a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Fairbanks to learn How to Grow and Prepare Fall Vegetables. Topics of discussion will include how to harvest, identify, and prepare fall vegetables; how to grow vegetables in gardens or raised beds; and how to prepare herbs on fall vegetables. The class will end with an interactive demonstration on how to prepare dishes using fresh vegetables. The class costs $15 and will meet from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 in the Student Center, Room 103, on the Ina campus.

Later in the month, Instructor Marty Wells is back to help participants Make Sense of Nutritional Labels. This informational class will help attendees find out how the nutrition label can help them make healthier food choices. The class costs $10 and will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Historic Schoolhouse on the Ina campus.

To learn more about or to register for any of these classes, call RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714. Pre-registration may be required, and can be done in person, via phone call, or by emailing

INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College is teaming up with the American Heart Association (AHA) this fall to offer a number of emergency services courses at the AHA Training Center at the MarketPlace, Room 221, in Mt. Vernon.

Among these courses are CPR/AED and First Aid, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC). To learn more or to reserve a seat today, contact the AHA Training Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 2032.

CPR/AED and First Aid

There are several one-day courses scheduled for First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) / AED (automated external defibrillator) training at the RLC AHA Training Center this semester. By definition, First Aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, to prevent the condition from worsening, and to promote recovery.

The First Aid and CPR/AED courses will meet from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, Sept. 10; Tuesday, Oct. 2; Thursday, Nov. 15; and Wednesday, Dec. 5.

ACLS, PALS Prep and Renewal

The AHA also offers both ACLS provider and ACLS renewal courses this semester to ready students for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening medical emergencies. The provider class meets from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 7.

The renewal courses require one day of study, also from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 20; Friday, Oct. 12; Wednesday, Nov. 7; and Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Another two-day provider class, PALS aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children. The class meets from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 14. For those needing renewal, the one-day course will meet from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Oct. 19.

The state of Illinois has less than a month to set thousands of workers five years ahead in pay and explain how it’s going to pay them four years worth of back wages with interest, something the state may claim that it can’t afford.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

CARBONDALE — Police are looking for two suspects in connection to an early morning shooting, according to a news release from Lt. Matt Dunning of Carbondale Police Department.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.