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Heartland Football Friday schedule for 9/2

Here is the Heartland Football Friday schedule for Friday September 2nd.

Missouri

Festus at Cape Central
St. Vincent at Scott City
Chaffee at Portageville
Hayti at Malden
Sikeston at Charleston

Illinois

Carbondale at Herrin
Du Quoin at Harrisburg
Highland at Marion

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IDNR reminds public that drunk boating is drunk driving

IDNR reminds public that drunk boating is drunk driving

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police would like to remind the public to stay safe over the holiday weekend and CPOs will be stepping up enforcements across the state.

IDNR says CPOs will be looking for people operating under the influence in an effort to keep the public safe on Illinois waters.

“Many consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end to the summer boating season and with good weather thousands will take to Illinois rivers and lakes to celebrate this weekend,” said IDNR Conservation Police Chief, Rafael Gutierrez. “It’s important to remember to celebrate responsibly. Wear a life jacket and always have a designated skipper on board if you are going to be consuming alcohol.

Peace events planned in Carbondale

Peace events planned in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - As the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks near, several groups in Carbondale have planned events to promote peace.

The events begin on Sunday, September 11th and will take place for 11 days. On Wednesday, September 21st, the groups will have a closing event for International Peace Day.

If you would like to take part in any of the events, you'll find a complete itinerary here.

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Comptroller offers one-day workshop for Southern Ill. leaders

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced she will hold a Local Government Education and Training Session for local leaders and accounting professionals on Thursday, September 1.

Staff from the office will conduct a one-day training session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center, located at 150 East Pleasant Hill Road in Carbondale.

Topinka says the workshops will begin with a power point presentation to help leaders in electronically filing statutorily-mandated reports with the Comptroller's Office.

“These workshops are designed to get everyone on the same page when it comes to financial filings,” said Topinka.

ISP launches Operation Fatal 4 for Labor Day weekend

ISP launches Operation Fatal 4 for Labor Day weekend

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois State Police are reminding drivers to make safety their number one priority over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

ISP says law enforcement will be pushing for zero fatalities by enforcing the four most common traffic violations leading to fatalities: speeding, DUI, failure to wear seat belts and distracted driving.

ISP will continue to partner with IDOT in its push against impaired drivers.

Southeast Missouri State library conducts survey of original Civil War materials

Southeast Missouri State library conducts survey of original Civil War materials

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University's Kent Library will be conducting a survey of original Civil War materials.

Included in the survey will be materials held by libraries, museums, historic societies, genealogical societies, archives, individuals, State historic sites or other organizations and institutions.

According to Kent Library, the materials will include things like original letters, journals, diaries, photographs, scrapbooks artifacts and other things from that period.

Missouri counties in the survey include:

  • Ste. Genevieve
  • St.

New 'no trespassing' law in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a law allowing Illinois landowners and renters a new option to signify a "no trespassing" notice.

The new law allows landowners and renters to use purple paint markings on trees or posts on the property to protect it from trespassing.

While the new law went into effect on August 22nd, additional notice is still required through the year 2012. Landowners who choose to use the purple paint marks still need to issue a "no trespassing" notice either verbally or by a written note until January 1, 2013.

If you choose to use purple paint marks, you may use a vertical line of at least 8 inches in length. The bottom of the mark has to be between 3 and 5 feet high. It should be no more than 100 feet from another mark and easily visible to anyone that gets close to the property.