JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Jefferson County State's Attorney Douglas R. Hoffman says seven men were sentenced recently after pleading guilty to various offenses.

Terry R. Bond pleaded guilty to two charges of residential burglary and was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections, followed by two years of mandatory supervised release, in each case. The sentences will run concurrent to each other and to sentences Bond received recently in White County and Hamilton County. Hoffman says on May 22, 2011, Bond burglarized two homes in rural Jefferson County.

James L. Foulks pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections, followed by two years of mandatory supervised release. On Sept. 1, 2010, Hoffman says Foulks sold a quantity of crack cocaine to a confidential source of the Mt. Vernon Police Department.

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - "Where's the love?" campaign will launch Thursday, April 19 at the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon.

Foster Kids Are Our Kids invites you to join them for the launch of their newest campaign to learn about the importance of showing support for children in foster care so that they may experience better outcomes as adults.

The campaign will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and speakers include:

• Special guest foster care alumnus
• Anne Klassma - Project manager, Foster Kids Are Our Kids
• Sharon McDevitt - Director of Child Welfare & Prevention Services, Hoyelton Youth & Family Services
• Les Pappas - President & Creative Director, Better World Advertising

The event is free. To RSVP, you can contact Yassi Baharloo at ybaharloo@voices4kids.org.

You can click here to visit their website.

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The 2012 Job Search Party is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18 at the Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Organizers say the event will bring job seekers and employers together.

"This is an exciting opportunity for our community," said Lori Ragland, RLC's Director of Community and Corporate Education. "Employers need good workers and workers need good jobs. This is a prime opportunity for anyone looking for work and any employer looking for help."

Employers will be there from coal mining, manufacturing, machinery, agriculture, law enforcement, health care, sales and staffing agencies.

Because job seekers who attend will have the opportunity to meet recruiters face-to-face, Ragland reminds them to bring several copies of a resume and dress appropriately. She said the event is free for job seekers, and door prizes will be given away.