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IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:43pm
IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

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Downloading eBooks workshop April 23 at Mt. Vernon library

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:48pm
Downloading eBooks workshop April 23 at Mt. Vernon library

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial LIbrary in Mt. Vernon will host a "How to Download Free eBooks Workshop" on April 23 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

At the workshop, you can learn how to download to your Nook or Kindle. Organizers say there is limited space in each workshop.

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

Also in Mt. Vernon, the Student Art Show will be now through May 3 in the RLC Theatre and Lobby at Rend Lake College. For more information, you can call 618-437-5321, ext. 1237.

 

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The Blend event in Mt. Vernon April 19

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 2:43pm
The Blend event in Mt. Vernon April 19

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Blend at the Granada will be Friday, April 19.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10.

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Good Samaritan to host blood drive April 19

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 5:02pm
Good Samaritan to host blood drive April 19

 

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) -According to the American Red Cross, more than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day. 

It's said one pint of blood can save up to three lives.  In response to this constant need, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center will host a community blood drive.   

Please donate blood on Friday, April 19 any time from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center.

Use the Medical Plaza Entrance, and take the elevator down to Garden level (G). The blood drive is in Mother Odilia Classroom.

For more information or to schedule a donation appointment, call 618-899-1072.

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6-year transportation projects announced for southern Illinois

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 4:20pm
6-year transportation projects announced for southern Illinois

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider unveiled a six-year, $12.62 billion construction program that will improve roads and bridges throughout Illinois while making major investments in public transportation.

Projects in southern Illinois include:

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Mt. Vernon man sentenced to 16-years for shooting near school

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 4:11pm
Mt. Vernon man sentenced to 16-years for shooting near school

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - A Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 16 years behind bars for a shooting that happened near a middle school.

According to the state's attorney, Jaquez R. Gardner, 21, of Mt. Vernon, pleaded guiley to one count of felony armed violence and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

The charge stems from a shooting on January 19, 2012 near Casey Middle School.

In May 2012, Gardner's half-brother, Tylon Hawthrone, was convicted by jury of aggrated discharge of a firearm in conneciton with the shooting. He was sentenced to 12 years for that crime.

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Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:03pm
Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

(KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week on Tuesday.

Work Zone Awareness Week is a campaign to get people to slow down and drive safely in highway work zones. The effort is part of the governor's agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across Illinois.

The event on Tuesday was held at the site of a $93 million construction project at the I-74 and I-155 interchange in Morton, one of the largest road projects under Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

 

"As we embark on the largest early-season construction program ever, everyone must remember that safety in work zones saves lives," Governor Quinn said. "By slowing down, staying off the phone and moving over for workers, we can reduce the number and severity of work zone crashes."

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