Serve Illinois will be giving almost $900-thousand to AmeriCorps members at Rend Lake College.

The local program is receiving $445-thousand from federal grants provided through the Corporation for National and Community Service. The local AmeriCorps is matching that amount to bring the total grant to $890-thousand.

There are 60 AmeriCorps members through the program at Rend Lake College, serving Alexander, Clinton, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Johnson, Jefferson, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pulaski, Union, Washington, and Williamson Counties.