MARION, IL (KFVS) - The public is invited to a candidates' forum for Republican candidates for the office of Williamson County Commissioner on Thursday, Feb. 9.

The forum will be in the Reichert's Meeting room next to Rural King in Marion, Ill.

Currently, there are five candidates running for the Republican ticket:

• James "Jim" Marlo
• Phil Jeralds
• Bob Rendleman
• Jeffrey Isbell
• Donald Holman

Organizers say the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the forum starts at 6:30 p.m. The primary is March 20.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) Governor Pat Quinn announced Wednesday she signed a legislation to improve the security of Illinois residents with different disabilities using a remotely-activated bracelet.

The bracelet will contact emergency services during a missing persons incident.

“We need to make sure that our most vulnerable citizens can get help when they most need it,” said Governor Quinn. “This measure will greatly help caregivers and emergency personnel respond to someone who needs assistance and return them safely.”

Under the current law, it is a Class A misdemeanor to install or connect an automatic alarm, alarm altering device or mechanical dialer that contacts 911. House Bill 1610 is an exemption for bracelets that can be remotely activated to alert emergency response personnel of a person in need.

The bracelets are activated under the new law are activated upon alert from a missing person's registered caregiver.

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Students in first through eighth grades can skate for free Thursday, March 24.

The skate night will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Emery Brothers Skating Rink and is hosted by a committee to promote Mayoral candidate Carol Swartos. Several members of the S.I Roller Girls will be there to meet the students and sign autographs.

Parents are required to sign their children in and out of the skate night because it is considered a private party.

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