CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Friends of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will host a bicycle tour of the refuge.

That ride will take place on Saturday, October 8th. It runs from 9:00-11:00 a.m. It's in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week.

A park ranger will take cyclists on a guided tour through the back roads in the Refuge's restricted area. You'll learn about its history and management, all while enjoying the wildlife and fall colors.

The ride will take place on well maintained gravel roads. The ride runs about 10 miles and is considered to be a moderate difficulty.

Riders should meet at the parking area on the north side of the Wolf Creek Causeway, south of Highway 13 in Carterville.

The ride is free to members of the Friends of Crab Orchard.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Health says Wednesday, September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global campaign to spread the word about rabies prevention.

The theme this year is "Working Together to Make Rabies History." It was founded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alliance for Rabies Control to bring people from around the world together.

“Rabies can be prevented through increased awareness and education about the disease, as well as pet vaccinations,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold. “Preventing and controlling rabies starts at the community level.  World Rabies Day is an excellent time to talk with a veterinarian about pet vaccinations and learn what animals typically transmit rabies and how to avoid them.”

Rabies is a virus that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals.

A Williamson County woman was put behind bars late Saturday afternoon following a 2-county police pursuit.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Linda C. Ambrose of Dr. Springs Road was arrested and held without bond on felony traffic charges. Sheriff Bennie Vick says Ambrose is also charged with residential arson, and other charges will be forthcoming on Monday.

Her husband Richard Ambrose says it all began after the two had an argument over some family problems.

"She misconstrued it and she lost control," said Ambrose.

"She thought I was asking her for a divorce and all this. And all I was telling her was let's just split apart for a little bit. And that's when she decided, I guess she wanted to kill me."