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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...
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...
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.
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...
WSIU Almanac 6.10.24
ON THIS DAY in 2007 "The Sopranos" series finale airs on HBO ending with the infamous "cut to black" ending. In Marion, Certified Safety Technicians will check your child’s car seat for proper installation and provide an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about child passenger safety. Safety checks will be Friday, June 14th from 10am to Noon in the Texas Roadhouse parking lot.
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.
SIU earns Tree Campus Higher Education honors for 9th time
Southern Illinois University Carbondale: A Leader in Sustainability For the ninth consecutive year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) has proudly earned the prestigious Tree Campus Higher Education designation from the Arbor Day Foundation. This honor highlights SIU's dedication to effective forest management and sustainability, placing it among only 411 institutions nationwide recognized for their green initiatives.
The family of a Carbondale woman, who died of a gunshot wound, starts a GoFundMe page for her special needs daughter
The family of Autumn Cole has set up a Go Fund Me page for her ten year-old daughter. The Carbondale woman died of a gunshot wound over Memorial Day weekend. The ten year-old girl is a special needs child with a complex medical history. 32-year-old Timothy Gassel of Murphysboro is...
City of Carbondale offering sanitary sewer backflow prevention program
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Homeowners in Carbondale can get help battling sanitary surcharges when heavy rainfall threatens to cause basement backups. The City of Carbondale’s Utilities Department is offering a program to reduce the frequency and severity of sanitary surcharges. Homeowners dealing with the issue, either from a sanitary...
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