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DNR, police report increased patrols over holiday

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 10:00am
DNR, police report increased patrols over holiday

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois State Police announced Wednesday there will be increased patrols in the water and on the road over the holiday weekend.

The IDNR and Conservation Police say they will be on the look-out for boater operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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ISP: Children, pets in sweltering cars don't mix

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 11:49am
ISP: Children, pets in sweltering cars don't mix

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois State Police is reminding people that children and pets should never be left alone in a hot car.

According to the police, recent research by the National Safe Kids campaign shows that at least 25 children die each year after being left in a hot car. During the summer months, the temperature inside a parked car can reach over 120 degrees in as little as 10 minutes.

Police day direct sunlight and a dark colored car can speed the process.

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Gov. Quinn coming to Marion Tuesday

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 10:17am

Governor Pat Quinn is coming to Marion Tuesday afternoon  to sign a major overhaul of Illinois' workers compensation system.  Quinn says the measure will save businesses big bucks.

The changes include a 30 percent reduction in medical payments. Other reforms include letting payments for carpal tunnel syndrome last only 28 1/2 weeks, instead of 40.

New guidelines also will make it harder for intoxicated workers to win claims. The changes are supposed to cut between $500 million and $700 million from the $3 billion workers' compensation system.

Marion is one of four stops Quinn will make during a fly-around promoting the reforms. The governor is expected to arrive at Aisin Manufacturing at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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Union Co. night at Rent One Park

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 3:51pm
Union Co. night at Rent One Park

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Union County night at Rent One Park will be Thursday, June 30.

You can stop by the Union County Chamber of Commerce office to enter for your chance to win a chance to participate in the game through the following:

  • First pitch
  • Bat boy or girl
  • Diamond girl

The game will be from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Rent One Park in Marion, Ill.

For more information you can call 618-833-6311.

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Heartland Regional Medical Center hires new officers

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 2:22pm

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Heartland Regional Medical Center announced Monday they have hired a new chief operating officer.

Jim Flynn accepted the position that will be effective July 6, 2011. He was formally the Community Health Systems Facilities Management Director for the corporation for the last five years.

The medical center has also hired Melisa Adkins, R.N., M.B.A. as Chief Nursing Officer. She has currently been serving as the Inpatient Services Director and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.

Before her appointment, Adkins was the Service Line Director of Critical Care at Herrin Hospital.

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Storms, flooding cause damage in the Heartland

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Sunday, June 26th, 2011, 5:17pm

High winds damaged several buildings in St. Francois County overnight while Kentucky and Illinois residents dealt with flooding into Sunday morning.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis, Police reported a "possible tornado" around 11:12 p.m. Saturday just north of Leadington.

Officers say 2 large billboards and debris was blown over U.S. Route 67. Wind gusts were reported at 65 mph with 1" hail.

According to police, around 11:14 p.m. Saturday a funnel cloud was also reported between Desloge and Bonne Terre in St. Francois County.

The St. Francois Sheriff's Department reported no known injuries late Sunday morning.

Strong storms Sunday afternoon caused trees to come down in Van Buren in Carter County, Mo., according to police reports.

In Illinois, heavy rains caused localized flooding overnight.

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Police investigate Williamson County crash

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 12:42pm

Police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Tunnel Hill resident who was cited for driving under the influence.

According to Williamson Co. Sheriff Bennie Vick, Seven Olejniczak of Tunnel Hill was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police say Olejniczak was driving north on Route 37 Tuesday around 5:30 p.m. just south of Pulley's Mill Rd. The car then crossed the center line and struck a car driven by Roy Johnson of Goreville head-on, said Vick.

Johnson and his two passengers were all transported to an area hospital for treatment.

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