Pinckneyville City Council meeting May 13

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:44pm

Pinckneyville City Council meeting May 13

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The next Pinckneyville City Council meeting will be May 13 at 7:30 p.m.

The group will meet in the Council Room of City Hall at 104 South Walnut in Pinckneyville, Ill.

For more information, you can click here to visit the City of Pinckneyville online.

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Kelly-Miller Circus in Pinckneyville April 30

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 4:52pm

Kelly-Miller Circus in Pinckneyville April 30

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Kelly-Miller Circus will be at the Pinckneyville City Park on Tuesday, April 30.

Tickets are available day-of for the 4:30 p.m. and the 7:30 p.m. shows at the park.

You can click here to visit the City of Pinckneyville online.

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Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 11:44am

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn marked National Volunteer Week on Saturday by encouraging communities to submit entries for the 31st Annual Governor's Hometown Awards.

According to the governor's office, it's a program that recognizes volunteer efforts to improve Illinois communities.

The application deadline is July 15, and communities of any size may submit nominations.

"Local volunteers and organizations are improving communities across Illinois and enhancing the quality of life for everyday people," Governor Quinn said. "The Hometown Awards recognize people who are helping us build a better Illinois for current and future generations."

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College scholarship ceremony April 27 in Marion

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 2:34pm

College scholarship ceremony April 27 in Marion

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Black Diamond Harley-Davidson is once again giving 45 local students $1,000 scholarships to attend local community colleges Saturday, April 27, at 12 p.m., at the dealership in Marion.

It’s the fifth year the business has offered the scholarships, coordinator Shannon Woodworth said, adding Black Diamond has given nearly a quarter of a million to local students in that time.

Each scholarship goes to one graduating high school senior from all 45 high schools in Southern Illinois. An awards ceremony has been set for noon Saturday, April 27 at noon at the motorcycle shop in Marion.

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson will also honor longtime educator and community college trustee Jacob “Jake” Rendleman during the ceremony for his support of the scholarships and event.

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Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:38am

Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - With the recent flooding throughout the state, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is reminding flood victims that aid is available through the treasurer’s Disaster Recovery Linked Deposit Program.

According Rutherford, the program helps residents, businesses and farmers get low-interest loans to recover from weather-related damage to their property.

After a loan is approved, Rutherford says the state makes a deposit into the financial institution which helps lower the interest rate to the borrower, effectively making the repairs more affordable.

The maximum interest rate for qualifying borrowers is 2.36 percent for a two-year loan and 2.69 percent for a three-year loan for the month of April 2013. The rate is locked in for the duration of the period. The program caps the interest rate at 3 percent for qualified borrowers at participating financial institutions.

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IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:59pm

IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the launch of an online web portal for the Illinois Bike Transportation Plan.

You can click here to visit the site.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the plan and offers the public several opportunities to submit feedback, track plan progression and collaborate with IDOT.

During the coming months, the site will be populated with additional resources and updated outreach information via the Timeline tool. The site will also host an interactive public engagement tool that will allow the public to submit bicycle policy and route recommendations. Finally, the site will provide helpful links to the public and instructions on ordering free Illinois bike maps.

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Illinois Governor Quinn talks affordable housing

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:52am

CHICAGO, IL (KFVS)- Governor Pat Quinn spoke Wednesday at the annual Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing where he addressed home ownership opportunities.

According to his office, the Governor also talked about helping working families stay in their homes and stabilizing communities.

"Homeowners are the foundation of thriving neighborhoods that strengthen our state," Governor Quinn said. "Being able to access affordable, safe, quality homes and rentals is important to the stability of our communities and spurs job creation. By working together with our dedicated federal, local and private partners, we will drive our economy forward by creating and sustaining affordable housing across Illinois."

The two-day event at the UIC Forum drew approximately 600 attendees dedicated to ensuring access to safe and decent housing for Illinois' working families, Veterans, seniors and people with disabilities.

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