WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- A Marion man is dead
following a traffic crash in rural Williamson County, Illinois.

According to Williamson
County Coroner Junior Burke, it happened just before 5 p.m. on Saturday on Wards
Mills Road.

Burke says 50-year-old Tony
Winsor was southbound when he apparently lost control of his vehicle near the
intersection of Market Road in Marion.

Winsor was the only person
in the vehicle when it crashed and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Burke says he was not wearing
a seat belt.

The crash remains under
investigation.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn marked National Volunteer Week on Saturday by encouraging communities to submit entries for the 31st Annual Governor's Hometown Awards.

According to the governor's office, it's a program that recognizes volunteer efforts to improve Illinois communities.

The application deadline is July 15, and communities of any size may submit nominations.

"Local volunteers and organizations are improving communities across Illinois and enhancing the quality of life for everyday people," Governor Quinn said. "The Hometown Awards recognize people who are helping us build a better Illinois for current and future generations."

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The 44th annual Illinois State Quartet Convention will be held on May 30, 31 and June 1 beginning at 6:30 each evening at the Marion Civic Center, Tower Square Plaza in downtown Marion.

National gospel music groups Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Kingsmen Quartet and The Lesters will headline this years event along with the host group, The Nehrkorns. 

Nineteen other groups from Illinois will also be participating.