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Ann Schneider named acting Transportation Secretary

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 10:00am

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn announced she has named Ann L. Schneider as acting Transportation Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Schneider currently serves as the agency's Chief of Operations. Her appointment follows the retirement of Gary Hannig, who served since 2009 and oversaw the busiest construction season in state history.

"As we head into this busy construction season," said Governor Quinn, "the department of Transportation needs an energetic and capable leader, and Ann L. Schneider has shown herself time and again to be just that. Gary Hannig's experience and deep knowledge of state government proved invaluable to my administration. Our state is a better place thanks to his leadership."

As Acting Secretary, Schneider will oversee more than $2.5 billion in capital projects.

She has served as IDOT's Chief of Operations since 2010.

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New legislation improves safety of Ill. residents with disabilities

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 11:50am

JACKSON 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.

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Ribbon cutting for first regional dog park

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 10:37am
Ribbon cutting for first regional dog park

MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) - The ribbon cutting for the first safe off-leash dog park in Southern Illinois will be Saturday, July 9.

The ribbon cutting will be at 2 p.m. and is thanks to a collaborative effort from Friends of Murphysboro, the Park District and the Mayor.

The free dog park is located on the far west end of historic Riverside Park. It is over an acre, double-gated and is divided into two sections depending on the size of the dog.

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Murphysboro Police investigate stabbing

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 3:41pm

MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) - Murphysboro Police are investigating a stabbing early Tuesday morning.

It happened around 1:20 a.m. near Pine Street.

Murphysboro Police say the victim was stabbed multiple times and taken to a hospital.

No arrests have been made.

Police say it looks like an act of self defense.

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Man killed in wreck on McLaughlin Road

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 11:09am

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A 37-year-old man was killed in an early morning crash Tuesday.

Raymond Barney was killed when he ran off of McLaughlin Road north of Grange Hall Road and hit a tree, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

It happened at 12:30 a.m.

Two passengers were injured.

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Saluki Pride committee meeting

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 9:25am

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Saluki Pride committee meeting will be Thursday, July 7.

The meeting will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber office. This is their monthly meeting.

If you are interested in joining the committee, show up at the meeting or call the chamber at 549-2146.

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Jackson County farmers still battling flood waters

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011, 8:36pm

The recent rains did more damage than good for many farmers in Jackson County.

Fields have been flooded since the Easter weekend.

Now, with the Mississippi River above flood stage, there seems to be no end in sight for the farmers in the Neunert and Jacob areas of Jackson County.

"Right now we're getting a raise in the river and that's making more seep water in here. And over the last week it's raised about three inches," said Glenn Twenhafel.

"Basically we're going to be stuck until the river gets down low enough to open up our locks."

Which Twenhafel says won't be anytime soon, because the Mississippi River must first get below 28-feet in order to open the locks on the levee.

Some of the fields did dry up just long enough to get some crops in, but the water is creeping back up.

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