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Rep. Schmidt to host free shred event in Freeburg on June 8
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will host a free Shred Event from 9 to 11 a.m. this Saturday, June 8, offering a confidential shredding service for personal documents. The event will take place at Freeburg Park, located at 300 E. Hill St. in Freeburg. “Protecting your personal information is crucial,...
Area drivers encouraged to “Dump the Pump” and take transit on June 20
Free monthly transit pass available for first-time transit users. Transit riders can save more than $13,000 per year just by using public transit instead of driving.1 Over a 10-year period, that adds up to more than $100,000 in savings. Citizens for Modern Transit – in conjunction with Metro Transit and...
“Mississippi Boys” dazzle at Du Quoin
DuQuoin, IL — The opening day of racing at the 2024 Du Quoin meet won’t soon by forgotten by the “Mississippi Boys.” Five horses, driven by five different natives of the Magnolia State, won on Thursday’s card. Cordarius Stewart (Jackson) had a three first place...
‘Got You Covered’ diaper ministry now serves Perry County, Ill. residents
PERRY COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - One organization is expanding its services in southern Illinois to help those in need. The “Got You Covered” diaper ministry expanded to Perry County and celebrated on Tuesday, June 4 with a kickoff event in Du Quoin. The ministry was established in 2018...
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Nashville Education Center. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Absent were Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc) and Jim Beasley (Centralia).
14 days of horse racing scheduled at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Horse racing is back at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds this summer. The fairgrounds will host 14 days, including two nights, of harness racing. This also includes the three days of racing during the State Fair. Harness racing kicks off with two days of live...
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