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IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
SIUC looking for volunteers to help students move in
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking for volunteers to help students move in for the fall semester. They encouraged individuals and groups to sign up by August 8 to help on these dates and locations:. Sunday, Aug. 11 - early arrival students, select locations on campus,...
SIUC’s summer enrollment up 3.4% from previous year
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Leaders at Southern Illinois University Carbondale say the summer enrollment is up more than 150 students from the previous year. Overall enrollment for summer 2024 is 5,025. That’s 163 students more than in 2023. According to SIUC, summer enrollment is typically lower than fall and...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois reach fundraising goal to reopen
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois has reached its initial fundraising goal to reopen the clubs in Carbondale and Marion, the organization announced on Wednesday. BGCSI's reopening campaign sought a goal of $200,000 to relaunch the clubs after closing last summer. The organization is...
Fundraiser for nonprofit Good Samaritan Ministries will feature award-winning local musician
MAKANDA, Ill. (KFVS) - From 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda will host a fundraising event for nonprofit Good Samaritan Ministries. Since 1985, the organization’s mission has been to help people facing homelessness in the Carbondale area, where they offer five different programs through Good Samaritan House.
KYTC: Two Kentucky Ave. traffic signals to operate in flash mode for 90 day study
PADUCAH — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will put two traffic signals on Kentucky Avenue/U.S. 45 Business into flash mode starting Tuesday, July 30, to conduct a study on how the intersections will function without a signal, the cabinet reported Friday. A news release from the cabinet said the traffic...
Parma man facing enticement of child charge
PARMA, Mo. (KBSI) – A Parma man was arrested after the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Biker Against Predators. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, faces charges of enticement of a child. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bikers Against Predators on...
Creative Cultural Council plans Southside art
Creative and Cultural Council discusses Southside Paducah art. The council is working with the Paducah Planning Department to create a plan to bring public art to the Southside. The Paducah Parks Department suggested adding artworks such as a mural on the basketball courts at Robert Coleman Park or a structure with a mural on the back.
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