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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...
Ameren Illinois Offers the Right tree, Right Place Grant Program to Municipalities
Communities aiming to enhance their publicly-owned properties can now benefit from Ameren Illinois' Right Tree, Right Place program. By visiting Ameren Illinois Grants, municipalities can learn about available grants to support tree planting near city halls, schools, and libraries. The program also allows partnerships with Ameren Illinois' vegetation management team to identify and remove hazardous trees.
Chester Bridge reduced to one lane Tuesday
CHESTER, Ill. (KFVS) - Drivers using the Chester Bridge will need to allow for extra travel time on Tuesday, June 4. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the Chester Bridge will be reduced to one lane from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MoDOT says crews will be repairing...
The latest Herbal Medicine Workshop is set for June 22 at Dayempur Farm
WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with General Manager Terry Hickey about this year’s event. As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
'Planet Money': How the FBI's fake cell phone company put criminals into jail cells
Nick Fountain produces and reports for Planet Money. Since he joined the team in 2015, he's reported stories on pears, black pepper, ice cream, chicken, and hot dogs (twice). Come to think of it, he reports on food a whole lot. But he's also driven the world's longest yard sale, uncovered the secretive group that controls international mail, and told the story of a crazy patent scheme that involved an acting Attorney General.
Public safety organizations to hold car seat check event
MARION, Ill. — The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency, Williamson County Fire Protection District, and the Child Passenger Safety Program at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale have partnered to hold a car seat safety technician class June 10-14, which will finish in a car seat check event Friday, June 14.
Water main replacement project in Carbondale starts June 10
CARBONDALE, IL — The city of Carbondale reports that a contractor plans to start the S. Glenview Drive Water Main Replacement Project on Monday, June 10. The city says approximately 4,400’ of water main on S. Glenview between W. Chautauqua Road and Turley Park are being replaced. The...
Man accused of stealing truck from Carbondale storage facility
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A man is accused of stealing a truck from a Carbondale storage facility. According to Carbondale police, the investigation began on May 29 in the 1500 block of Reed’s Station Road where items including a 2008 white Ford Ranger were taken from the storage facility.
Signup available for SIU’s Saluki Triathlon/Duathlon
CAPRBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Saluki Triathlon and Duathlon are returning to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. According to SIU, signup is now underway for the fourth annual Recreational Sports and Services swim, run and bike event. The triathlon includes a 0.2-mile swim in Campus Lake, a five-mile bicycle ride around...
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