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IDPH: Flu season is coming, vaccine available

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 1:21pm
IDPH: Flu season is coming, vaccine available

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Health announced the influenza vaccine is starting to arrive at local health departments, pharmacies and health care facilities around the state.

The IDPH along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending people get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“I encourage everyone six months and older to be vaccinated against influenza as soon as possible as the vaccine takes about two weeks to provide protection against influenza,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Damon T. Arnold.  “Even if you received a flu shot last year, it is important to be vaccinated every year because the effectiveness of the vaccine declines over the course of a year after vaccination.”

According to the IDPH, the annual influenza vaccine includes three virus strains and typically one, or all three strains, change from year to year.

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Armed robbery investigation in Carbondale

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 12:53pm

The Carbondale Police Department is investigating an armed robbery.

According to police, officers were called to the 400 block of Brush street just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10th.

The victim told police two suspects approached and flashed a gun before demanding the victim's property.

If you know anything about this crime, you're asked to call the police department at (618) 457-3200 or you can call Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS (2677).

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"Jason" robber pleads guilty

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 12:39pm

A southern Illinois woman who came to be called the "Jason" robber pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery.

Becky Jo Stodghill wore a Jason Halloween mask and stole money from several businesses in Jackson, Williamson and Franklin counties in fall of 2010.

According to the Williamson County State's Attorney's Office, Stodghilll entered the guilty plea Tuesday.

It's an open plea which means prosecutors and the defense have not agreed on how much prison time she'll face.

That will be left up to a judge after both sides make recommendations.

She could face a maximum of 30 years in prison.

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SIU-Carbondale ranked in top 200 of national universities

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 12:11pm
SIU-Carbondale ranked in top 200 of national universities

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The 2012 list of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group has released rankings for the nations top colleges.

Best Colleges includes rankings and data of more than 1,600 schools nationwide.

Southern Illinois University--Carbondale's ranking is 170 in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities.

Southeast Missouri State University is ranked 72 in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest).

Murray State University ranked 25 in Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South).  Murray State University is rated by U.S.

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Roof repairs to begin on Public Safety Center

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 11:55am

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The city of Carbondale says roof repairs on the Public Safety Center will begin within the next week.

According to the city, the contractor that built the building will be making the repairs. The cost is being paid by the contractor's Builders Risk carrier. Much of the remaining roof will need to be removed as part of the reconstruction process, but the final product will look nearly identical to the original.

The city says the roof structure will be strengthened as part of the reconstruction. All original warranties will stay in place after reconstruction and interior repairs will also be done as the roof work is finished.

The city says the work being done is at no cost to them.

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Couponing class at Carbondale Public Library

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Tuesday, September 13th, 4:21 pm
Couponing class at Carbondale Public Library

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Want to learn how to coupon?

The Carbondale Public Library will host a seminar on Sunday, September 25th at 4:00 p.m. at the library's meeting room.

Connie Morgan will teach participants how to get groceries, toiletries, and other items for less.

You must be 18 years old to come to the meeting. There is no sign up or registration required.

For more information, call the library at (618) 457-0354.

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SIU names general counsel

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 4:09pm

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University announced Tuesday the Board of Trustees named Jeffrey C. McLellan to the position of general counsel.

McLellan was approved last Thursday during the SIU Board of Trustees meeting in Edwardsville. He has 15 years of legal experience representing public institutions of higher education, including the last seven as the senior associate general counsel and assistant to the chancellor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“Over the last few months I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Jeff in his interim capacity,” said SIU President Glenn Poshard.  “His extensive legal background and his broad experience in higher education law will serve the University well in this important position.”

McLellan's personal work experience also includes serving as a university attorney at Georgia Southern University and as an assistant professor at the University of Georgia.

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