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Historical village to host WWII field kitchen, veterans gathering

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:16pm
Historical village to host WWII field kitchen, veterans gathering

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Jefferson County Historical Village will host a WWII Field Kitchen and Veterans Gathering May 18-20 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The gathering will be at 1411 N. 27th Street.

On Friday, a display of equipment from WWII frontline kitchen and other WWII memorabilia will be available. The kitchen is equipped with stoves, heaters, jerry cans, cooking utensils, mess kits and an apron.

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. you see the kitchen display. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. lunch for veterans will be served. It will include ham and beans, coleslaw, cornbread muffin and tea or Mess Sgt. coffee. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can interview veterans from any time period about their physical journey to war and back and the changes it made in their lives.

On Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. you can see the kitchen display.

For more information, you can call 618-246-0033.

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Library to host Jazz Trio concert

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 2:41pm
Library to host Jazz Trio concert

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will host the RBR Jazz Trio +1 on Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The concert will feature both traditional and non-traditional jazz.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6322.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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IDPH acting director shares his vision for future of public health

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:59am
IDPH acting director shares his vision for future of public health

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health Acting Director shared with local Murphysboro officials his vision for the future of public health, eliminating health disparities and chronic disease, and providing greater access to healthcare in Illinois.

Acting Director LaMar Hasbrouck also mentioned Gov. Pat Quinn's $1-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax as an effective way to close the $2.7 billion Medicaid deficit and improve health benefits statewide by curbing the number of smokers.

“Local health departments are the front lines of public health and are our strongest allies in the effort to address and eliminate health disparities, provide access to quality health care and improve the overall health of Illinois residents,” said Dr. Hasbrouck.

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I-57 to be reduced for construction

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:33pm
I-57 to be reduced for construction

INA, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation says Interstate 57 will be reduced to one lane north of Exit 83 at Ina.

The lane will be closed Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 16.

According to IDOT, maintenance crews will be repairing the structure carrying northbound I-57 over Atchison Creek. They say emergency crews will be allowed through the construction site as quickly as possible.

Through traffic is encouraged to seek alternate routes while work is underway.

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SLIDESHOW: Graduation 2012

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:27pm
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With the end of the school year approaching, many students are graduating!  Congratulations 2012 graduates!

You can show them off by e-mailing us their graduation pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or clicking here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, the graduate's name and what school the graduated from...

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SLIDESHOW: Prom 2012

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:46am
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(KFVS) - Students across the Heartland are celebrating the end of the school year at Prom.

You can send us your 2012 prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in this slideshow and possibly on-air.

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Rend Lake College holds 45th annual commencement ceremony

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 4:43pm
Rend Lake College holds 45th annual commencement ceremony

INA, IL (KFVS) - More than 800 students graduated from Rend Lake College on Saturday.

College officials say there were 1,385 associate degrees and certificates handed out.

Overall, the RLC Class of 2012 featured 830 graduates being conferred 702 associate degrees and 683 certificates.

“We are extremely proud of each of you and we offer our best wishes for continued success,” RLC President Charley D. Holstein said.

This was RLC 45th Annual commencement ceremony.

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