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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

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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Williamson Co. deputies investigating home invasion, robbery

Williamson Co. deputies investigating home invasion, robbery

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion and robbery that occurred overnight in the Village of Colp.

On May 7, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says they received a 911 call from a resident in Colp. The caller told them his neighbor had been tied up inside the neighbor’s home and had just gotten loose.

Deputies responded to the home on Johnson Street in Colp. They say the investigation showed an unknown black male had broke into the home while 70-year-old Joecephus Mitts, Jr. was sleeping. 

According to officers, Mitts was awakened by the suspect around 2:15 a.m. The suspect bound the Mitt's legs and hands, and then ransacked the home. They say the suspect left with numerous items belonging to the victim.

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

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.

Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

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. 

Marion hospital announces opening, dedication of new Memory Garden

Marion hospital announces opening, dedication of new Memory Garden

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Hospice of Southern Illinois is excited and proud to announce the opening and dedication of the new Memory Garden.

Thanks to major donors, Tiffany and Chris Sievers, the garden will be named the Hospice of Southern Illinois, SI Elder Law Memory Garden. 

The Open House Schedule includes:

Date: Thursday, May 23

Time: 4:30 p.m. networking, 5:30 p.m. dedication ceremony

Place: 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, Ill.

Please join Hospice of Southern Illinois, our donors, and community partners who have helped bring the beautiful garden to reality for a beautiful dedication ceremony. The Memory Garden will be a place for individuals and families to find peace and reflect on the lives of the loved ones they have lost.    

RC boat race coming to Arrowhead Lake May 3-5

RC boat race coming to Arrowhead Lake May 3-5

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Williamson County Tourism Bureau is partnering with the Johnston City Park Board, the City of Johnston City and Wesley Custom Graphics to host their first RC (remote control) boat race, “ Little Thunder on Arrowhead Lake”, May 3- 5.

Organizers say a little rain won’t stop the show, the boat race participants will began practicing Friday at noon. Races will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Arrowhead Lake in Johnston City even if the rain continues throughout the weekend. They say only storms will stop the race.

There will be food and vendors who are under a shelter and out of the rain as well. Races will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.