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Carbondale man killed in Williamson Co. crash

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 11:56am
Carbondale man killed in Williamson Co. crash

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Carbondale man was killed in a crash Sunday in Williamson County.

Jason T. Eckmann, 26, of Carbondale was pronounced dead at 5:23 p.m. Sunday after a single vehicle crash, according to Williamson County Coroner Mike "Junior" Burke.

Joseph Weinberger, 27, was arrested for DUI, obstructing justice and no valid drivers license.

The crash happened about 4:43 p.m. on Rocky Comfort Road about 3/4 of a mile south of Devils Kitchen Road.

Burke says it appears Eckmann was a passenger in the back seat.

The other people in the vehicle had non-life threatening injuries.

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Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to stay safe during heat surge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 10:00am
Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to stay safe during heat surge

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn encouraged Illinois residents to take preventive action during the extremely hot weather to stay safe, cool and avoid heat-related illnesses.

Gov. Quinn urged residents to take advantage of services available from the Department of Public Health, Department of Human Services and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Everyone is urged to check on those most vulnerable to the heat including the elderly and children.

"High heat and humidity can lead to serious health problems, particularly for the elderly and young children," said Governor Quinn. "It’s extremely important for people to recognize the signs of heat-related illness and take action to prevent becoming sick from the heat.

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SBA: Over $2,300,000 approved for homes, businesses in Southern Ill.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 10:15am
SBA: Over $2,300,000 approved for homes, businesses in Southern Ill.

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging anyone in Southern Illinois who has not filled out a disaster loan application to do so before the August 8 deadline.

More than $2.3 million in disaster assistance loans have been approved for Illinois residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred from April 19 through June 14.

According to the SBA, there are currently 37 home and business low-interest disaster loans that have been approved. These loans equal about $2,303,600.

“There is a tendency for survivors to discard SBA disaster loan applications because they may not want a loan.  However, homeowners and renters may risk missing out on grants by not returning completed applications to SBA,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.  Those who received SBA applications are encouraged to return them even if they do not want a loan.

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Need information about Franklin Hospital? Interactive map available

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 10:00am
Need information about Franklin Hospital? Interactive map available

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health has an interactive map available with hospitals throughout Illinois, including Southern Illinois.

To see reviews and information on the hospitals in Jackson County, click here.

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IDHS provides almost $1 million in disaster food relief

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 2:17pm
IDHS provides almost $1 million in disaster food relief

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Friday they have finished processing applications for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for Southern Illinois flood victims.

The department distributed $970,451 in federally-funded Disaster SNAP benefits to 3,314 households with 7,775 residents in 15 counties affected by the flooding.

“The unprecedented flooding in southern Illinois had a devastating effect for many families and businesses,” said IDHS Secretary Michelle R.B.

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Ill. communities encouraged to enter 29th annual Gov.'s Home Town Awards

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 11:56am

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Illinois communities of all sizes are encouraged to enter the 29th Annual Governor's Home Town Awards competition.

The GHTA recognizes volunteers whose hard work and dedication greatly improves their communities.

The deadline to submit applications is August 15.

Awards will be given in six project categories based on the six community population divisions.

Applications can be submitted by a variety of community representatives like local governments, schools, community organizations, chamber of commerce, community action agencies, area agencies on aging or local job training organizations.

Volunteer judges will evaluate the applications on need, use of resources and impact.

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Dept. of Health: Ill. hospitals reporting fewer infections

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 11:42am
Dept. of Health: Ill. hospitals reporting fewer infections

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold announced Thursday hospitals in Illinois have reported fewer health care-associated infections in 2010 compared to 2009.

The IDPH analyzed central line-associated bloodstream infection data as part of the Illinois Hospital Report Card, and found more than 75 percent of Illinois hospitals had the same number or fewer infection cases in 2010 than in 2009.

They say in 2009, 383 bloodstream infections were reported in adult intensive care units in Illinois and 282 were reported in 2010.

“Although results are only for two years, they indicate a significant step forward in the prevention of infection and protection of Illinois patients,” said Dr. Arnold. “Hospital surveillance of infections and public reporting on the Illinois Hospital Report Card Web site play key roles in prevention efforts.

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