http://www.register-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194517.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194517.html By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.comMT. VERNON — So far during the 2009-10 fiscal year, the city has received more than $7.2 million in grant funds to help with capital and infrastructure projects. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194557.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194557.html By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.comBENTON — The federal discrimination lawsuit filed against Rend Lake College by Salah Shakir, college vice president of technology, has been dismissed in its entirety. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194429.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_039194429.html By RORYE O’CONNORrorye.oconnor@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon Township High School is continuing its efforts to align all classes’ curriculums with state standards. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162333.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162333.html OPDYKE — When it comes to delivering the mail in rural areas, the type of vehicle a carrier drives can make all the difference. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162156.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162156.html MT. VERNON ’ Though Jefferson County Court and Recorder Connie Simmons says the low voter turnout was disappointing during this year’s Primary Election, not many voters expressed concerns over the undervote notification issue. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162247.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038162247.html MT. VERNON — State Sen. John O. Jones (R-Mt. Vernon) is expressing concerns over the recent medical malpractice ruling Feb. 4 by the Illinois State Supreme Court. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038161902.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038161902.html MT. VERNON — The new first responder class at Mt. Vernon Township High School is now in full swing, with students potentially becoming licensed by spring. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038161807.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_038161807.html MT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon City Schools have only received one installment of categorical payments from the state out of the four it is supposed to receive per year. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:58:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195806.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195806.html MT. VERNON — More than 300 cannabis plants were found growing in a home on Friday, as a result of search warrants issued in the city and Bluford. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195713.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195713.html SPRINGFIELD — C.E. Brehm Memorial Library has been awarded nearly $40,000 in library grants from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195634.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195634.html MT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon’s middle schools are in urgent need of volunteer tutors. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195214.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195214.html MT. VERNON — Milano Metals received a new cutting-edge piece of equipment this week that is designed to sort through dirt and remove additional material for recycling. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:50:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195116.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036195116.html MT. VERNON — Though Mt. Vernon Township High School received nearly $300,000 in mandated categorical funding recently, the district expects to have a better idea where it sits financially at its next board meeting. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:40:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036123644.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_036123644.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — A Mt. Vernon Township High School substitute teacher has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:14:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_035221440.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_035221440.html