Rend Lake College

10/12/2026

Reminder: Rend Lake College will be closed TODAY, October 12, and tomorrow, October 13, 2026 for Columbus Day and faculty & staff in-service day. 🌟

No classes will be held, and campus offices will be closed. Enjoy the long break, Warriors! We'll see you back on campus on Wednesday!

10/09/2026

Inspiring stories like Jonathan McCoy's highlight the transformative power of community college education. 🌟

Check out our latest alumni feature to see how Jonathan leveraged his educational foundation at Rend Lake College to achieve his career goals and make an impact in his field.

👉 Read the full article:

For RLC alum Jonathan McCoy (Benton, Class of 2007), the journey from an Information Technology student to a Talent Manager at Continental Tire highlights the value of a solid educational foundation and a strong local network.

10/09/2026

Happy Friday, Warriors!😎

Here are some important reminders and events coming up at RLC:

Friday, 10/9:
📚Fall 2026 Midterm

Saturday, 10/10:
⚾Baseball vs. Frontier Community College | RLC Baseball Field | 12:00 PM
🥎Softball vs. Shawnee Community College | RLC Softball Field | 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
🏐Volleyball vs. East Central College| Banterra Sports Complex | 1:00 PM
🏐Volleyball vs. John Wood Community College | Banterra Sports Complex | 5:00 PM

Monday, 10/12:
📆Columbus Day Holiday - RLC Campuses Closed
⛳Men's Golf - ICC Cougar Clash | The Atkins Club - Urbana, IL | 8:00 AM
🏐Volleyball vs. Southwestern Illinois College | Banterra Sports Complex | 6:30 PM

Tuesday, 10/13:
💼Faculty & Staff In-Service - RLC Campuses Closed
⚾Baseball vs. Wabash Valley College | 12:00 PM
💸FAFSA Completion Event | Wayne City High School | 5:00 PM
💼Board of Trustees Meeting | Warrior Lounge | 6:30 PM

Wednesday, 10/14:
📚Career Services Workshop | ACA 215 | 11:00 AM
🏐Volleyball @ Wabash Valley College | 6:30 PM

Thursday, 10/15:
🌭Taste the Neighborhood - St Louis Day Trip
🏹Archery at USA Archery 3D Nationals | Foley, AL| 8:00 AM
💸FAFSA Presentation | Waltonville High School | 10:00 AM
📚Career Services Workshop | ACA 215 | 2:00 PM
🎨Paint Like Bob Ross | LRC 103 | 6:00 PM

Friday, 10/16:
🏹Archery at USA Archery 3D Nationals | Foley, AL| 8:00 AM
🏹Hunter Safety| RLC MarketPlace | 6:00 PM
🏐Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark Community College | Sophomore Night | Banterra Sports Complex | 6:00 PM

10/09/2026

As the curtains get ready to open on RLC’s fall production of The Jungle Book, we’re ready to swing into action! Step into the wild with us and meet the amazing performers bringing this beloved, roaring adventure to life! 🌴🐒🐺🐍🐻🎭

Today's Cast Spotlights: Jinx Craddock & Malcom Hall 🌟

Jinx will be playing the role of Bagheera. At nineteen, Jinx is pursuing a career in musical theater and plans to relocate to Chicago after graduation to turn that dream into a reality.

Malcom will be playing the role of Baloo. Over the years, Malcom has appeared in a variety of shows, with Cabaret (Cliff Bradshaw), Anne of Green Gables (Matthew Cuthbert) and Mamma Mia! (Bill) among his favorites.

Come see Jinx, Malcom and the rest of the cast in The Jungle Book November 6–9!

🎟️ Get your tickets now at: https://hubs.la/Q04zMnZN0
📍 Location: Rend Lake College Theater (468 N Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL)
📞 Have questions? Contact us at (618) 437-5321 ext. 1467 or visit the North Oasis room 134

10/08/2026

🚒 Big trucks, big smiles, and important safety lessons! 🚒

The children at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center had some special guests! Members of the Jefferson County Fire Protection District stopped by to teach our little learners all about fire safety and let them explore the gear and fire trucks up close.

A big thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to educate and inspire our kids! ❤️

👉 Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q04zG-C10

The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center was filled with excitement on Monday, October 5, as members of the Jefferson County Fire Protection District stopped by for a special visit.

10/08/2026

Collaborative work in action! 🤝

Last week, Rend Lake College hosted the Partnership for College Completion's IDEEA Convening, focusing on the impact of and advancing equity in higher education. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Ina!

10/08/2026

We were thrilled to host administrative professionals from across the state for PAAC 2026! It was an absolute pleasure showing off our manufacturing facility, RL Confections and everything that makes Rend Lake College special.

Thank you to the Illinois Community College Trustees Association for visiting. We loved having you on campus! 🎉

10/08/2026

Big news for Rend Lake College! 🌱

We’ve been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) for our Academic Building Energy Efficiency Project! 💚

This grant will fund new high-performance windows, energy-efficient double doors and enhanced insulated exterior walls to cut heat gain/loss and advance RLC’s Net Zero Plan.

Read more about how we’re building a greener campus: https://rlc.edu/news/igen-awards-rlc-200k-for-academic-building-energy-efficiency-project

10/07/2026

And that’s a wrap on Fall 2026 Picture Day at Rend Lake College! 📸

Our campus photographers captured incredible energy, great styles and plenty of memorable moments today.

Taking a scroll through the gallery, did you spot any of your favorite people, classmates or professors in today’s recap? 📱👀