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Next Pinckneyville City Council meeting Feb. 11

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 4:00pm

Next Pinckneyville City Council meeting Feb. 11

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The next Pinckneyville City Countil meeting will be Monday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be in the Council Room of City Hall at 104 South Walnut.

For more information or to put a request in to appear on the agenda, you can click here.

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Recycle old refrigerators, freezers through Ameren for a chance to win shopping spree

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 10:37am

Recycle old refrigerators, freezers through Ameren for a chance to win shopping spree

(KFVS) - Ameren Illinois will be collecting old, energy guzzling refrigerators and freezers from residents.

Those getting rid of their appliances will be eligible to receive $50, save $150 or more a year and have a chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree.

To be eligible for the $2,000 shopping spree, eligible refrigerators and freezers must be picked up by ActOnEnergy no later than March 31. The $2,000 prize will allow the winner to purchase one or more Energy Star certified appliances of the winner’s choice.

When residential customers schedule a free pickup of an eligible refrigerator or freezer, ActOnEnergy will make certain that old unit is given new life.

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Calling all young artists: The Jr. Duck Stamp Contest is underway at Crab Orchard refuge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 1:20pm

Calling all young artists: The Jr. Duck Stamp Contest is underway at Crab Orchard refuge

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2013 Illinois Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which is administered by the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.

Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2013.

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program is unique in its blending of science and art. It engages children in the study of waterfowl and habitat conservation as well as migration. The program guides students, using scientific and wildlife observation principles, to communicate visually what they have learned through an entry in their state’s Junior Duck Stamp art contest.

This conservation education program is open to any child in kindergarten through high school. Southern Illinois teachers can contact the Refuge about outreach programs and resources, offered free of charge, in support of the Junior Duck Stamp program.

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Illinois State Fair announces Grandstand entertainment for 2013

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Friday, February 8th, 11:22 am

(KFVS) – The Grandstand entertainment line-up has been announced for the 2013 Illinois State Fair.

State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick today announced additional concert bookings for the August festival, including performances by The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Thompson Square, Styx and REO Speedwagon.

“The progress that has been made is exciting,” Bliefnick said. “Coupled with the previously announced booking of country superstar Toby Keith and the return of the Million Dollar Quartet, we are well on the way to delivering the kind of top-notch entertainment that fairgoers have come to expect.”

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IDPH to host events for 'National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day'

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 3:47pm

IDPH to host events for 'National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day'

(KFVS) - In recognition of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" on February 7, the Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting several events through its Center for Minority Health Services encouraging HIV testing, and providing education and resources about the disease in black communities statewide.

According to the IDPH, blacks are disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS globally and locally. Although 13 percent of the U.S. population, blacks account for 45 percent of all new HIV infections. Illinois has the 7th highest number of diagnosed HIV infections, and is 5th nationwide in the estimated number of AIDS cases. Blacks are about 14 percent of the Illinois population but account for nearly half of all HIV/AIDS cases.

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Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day march, rally on March 6

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 2:06pm

Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day march, rally on March 6

(KFVS) - The Illinois Gun Owner and Lobby Day will include a rally and march for right to carry in Illinois on Wednesday, March 6.

The group will be leaving from Marion, Ill. to travel to Springfield for the event. A schedule of events includes:

7 a.m.Depart Sam’s Club parking lot, 2709 Walton Way, Marion, IL just west of I-57 exit 54 park at north edge of lot.
10:30 a.m.Lunch Golden Corral, Springfield, IL $11.00 includes meal-drink-tax-tip
11:45 a.m.Registration/Rally, Prairie Capital Convention Ctr, 1 Convention Center Plaza
1 p.m. March to the State Capitol to lobby legislators
4 p.m. Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall - 107 W. Cook St. - 2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.
5 p.m. Buses load up at Vinegar Hill Mall for trip home

Advance reservations are required for the bus. You can go to www.IGOLD.isra.org or call 815-635-3198 to reserve your spot.

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