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Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce locations receive Back 2 Business Grant
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Some southern Illinois chambers of commerce are getting an economic boost. Grants through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity totaling $5 million will be doled out across the state. Here in the Heartland, the “Back 2 Business” grants will support chambers of commerce...
Marion, Ill. high school senior learns his Make-A-Wish dream granted
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - In between games at Mtn Dew Park, just before he threw out the first pitch, a high school senior learned his Make-A-Wish dream was answered. According to a release from the Thrillville Thrillbillies, Braxton Kincheloe was born with a kidney disease that created multiple challenges throughout his childhood. His father, Army Staff Sergeant Jesse Kincheloe, donated one of his kidneys to Braxton.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
A 7-year-old boy in Illinois was honored for his courage against cancer with a special ceremony by his state’s National Guard. Jamir Gibbs has leukemia, and was having an especially hard time earlier this year when he also came down with bacterial meningitis. Jamir’s teacher reached out to her...
Driver arrested on drug, weapons charges
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A Marion, Illinois man was arrested on multiple charges after an attempted traffic stop on Saturday, June 8 in Carbondale. According to police, an officer attempted to pull over a car on the 900 block of East Walnut Street for a lane violation, but the driver took off driving.
Mulkeytown man facing aggravated cruelty of animals, aggravated assault charges
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A Mulkeytown man faces charges after sheriff’s deputies were called about a fight in Franklin County. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence report at a home in rural Franklin County. Dispatchers received information of a possible confrontation involving a...
Fundraising campaign launched for Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new push to reopen the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois is underway. The club with locations in Marion and Carbondale was forced to close last July due to a lack of funding. The major fundraising campaign led by Glenn Poshard has started with...
John A. Logan College Announces Juneteenth Celebration on June 18th
John A. Logan College will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Waterfall Courtyard. The event will feature local food vendors Smokin K's BBQ and Cajun Cuisine, and Cold Blooded Coffee and Roastery, as well as live entertainment by the J-Sound Band. Attendees can also enjoy arts and games, dancing, storytelling, and poetry.
WSIU Almanac 6.12.24
ON THIS DAY in 1923 Harry Houdini frees himself from a strait jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in NYC. In Carbondale, The Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois hosts the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Block Party. There will be vendors, music, live entertainment, games and more. June 14th from 5 to 9pm at 309 East Jackson Street. The street will be blocked off from Jackson to Gum Street. https://www.explorecarbondale.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3444&month=6&year=2024&day=1&calType=0.
Planned Parenthood in Carbondale reports high percentage of out-of-state patients
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Nearly two years since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, officials at an abortion provider in southern Illinois are reporting record numbers of out-of-state patients. According to Officials at Planned Parenthood in Carbondale, more than 90 percent of their abortion patients are from out of state.
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