Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 11:22am

Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Hospice of Southern Illinois has been chosen as finalist in Monsanto, Grow St. Louis program.

On Monday, May 6, Hospice of Southern Illinois Hospice was selected as a finalist in the Monsanto, Grow, St. Louis program.

Organizers say the program offers not-for-profit organizations grant money up to $20,000.

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Pinckneyville City Council meeting May 13

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 3:39pm

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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DCFS: Constantly supervise children near water to prevent drowning

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:12am

DCFS: Constantly supervise children near water to prevent drowning

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - As summer approaches, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers to constantly supervise children when they are near water.

According to DCFS, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional deaths for children ages one through four in the U.S. It claimed the lives of 21-Illinois children last year.

“It doesn't matter who you are or how many safety precautions were set in place beforehand. When a child is unsupervised, these tragedies happen in moments,” said Richard H. Calica, Director of DCFS. “Stepping away to answer the phone, turning your back for a second or becoming distracted by other kids is a gamble with a child’s life.”

DCFS officials say Inadequate supervision, which includes childhood drowning, was the third-leading cause of all child deaths indicated by DCFS last year.

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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:00am

28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

(KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

Bleyer Lake is located about 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off of County Club Road.

Over 1,300 special population youngsters and adults, volunteers and staff will line the shores of Bleyer Laek for this event. They will spend the day fishing and will be provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charged to the participants.

The participants will come from Southern Ililnois schools and sheltered worshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties. The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help participants with their fishing equipment, bait fishing hooks and encourage their efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or school official.

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New teaching technique, brings grades together

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:42pm

TAMAROA, IL (KFVS)- Three grade level, one class.

That's the idea behind the multi-aged classroom being integrated into one Perry County, Illinois school.

Starting next year, Tamaroa Grade School will place first-second and third grade students into a single classroom.

It's a move the school decided to make because of recent budget cuts totaling $70,000.

And it works like this-there will be a single classroom with 30 or more students and two teachers.

Superintendent Bob Trover says testing will be done so that students are grouped with other students by ability-not age.

Students will be taught science-social studies and language together.

Math and reading will be taught according to age.

School board president-Jennifer Alvis says this technique is beneficial for students, both who need the extra help and who excel in the classroom.

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Ill. tax revenues to exceed forecast by more than $1 billion

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 9:07am

ILLINOIS, KFVS- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced Tuesday that fiscal year 2013 income tax revenues will exceed the Illinois Department of Revenue's forecast.

According to a press release from Quinn's office, revenues will exceed the forecast by about $1.3 billion.

Reportedly this is a one-time revenue stream, that comes from businesses and people selling assets or getting early dividends, bonuses or other income anticipation.

It also comes from people getting higher federal tax rates for 2013.

The governor's office says the higher level of revenues is a one-time occurrence because it was in response to a federal policy change that will not occur next year.

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Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:14pm

Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The Car Craft Street Machine Nationals will return to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds June 28-30, 2013.

Organizers say the Street Machine Nationals called the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds home for 13 years, ending its run in 1998. This event was legendary for its hardcore horsepower, cool classics and plenty of big block engines. This national celebration of horsepower and dream machines will showcase the same as the grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation.

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