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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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Former Carbondale cop convicted of bank robbery

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011, 12:16pm

A former Carbondale police officer has been convicted of robbing a bank in 2008.

A Jackson County jury deliberated a few hours Friday before finding 29-year-old former patrolman James Gaddis guilty of armed robbery.

Authorities say Gaddis and a neighbor robbed First Southern Bank in Carbondale in October 2008, making off with nearly $23,000. Investigators say Gaddis made a fake 911 call before the holdup to divert police and used his police gun in the heist.

Gaddis was suspended from the police force after his arrest and was later fired.

Gaddis testified he was forced into robbing the bank by the neighbor after the alleged accomplice threatened his family.

Gaddis faces up to 45 years in prison when sentenced Aug. 26.

A judge has revoked Gaddis' bond.

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Sack race, fireworks in Grand Tower

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 4:43pm
Sack race, fireworks in Grand Tower

GRAND TOWER, IL (KFVS) - An event schedule for Devils Backbone Park on Saturday, July 2 is available.

Events include:

  • Power Wheels race (ages six and under) - 10 a.m.
  • Sack race (ages seven to 11) - 11 a.m.
  • Tug of war - 1:30 p.m.

There will also be fireworks at dusk at Shriner's Rodeo Grounds.

A complete page of Fourth of July events in the Heartland is also available.

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IDOT to suspend construction over holiday weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 2:02pm
IDOT to suspend construction over holiday weekend

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation will suspend construction over the Fourth of July weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

IDOT will suspend all non-emergency road work and open all lane where possible staring Friday, July 1 until midnight on Monday, July 4.

“Independence Day is often celebrated with friends and family usually traveling long distances to connect,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig. “With heavy traffic expected over the holiday weekend, IDOT is providing a list of closures in advance to help motorists plan their trips.

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Carbondale fireworks

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 11:16am
Carbondale fireworks

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The city of Carbondale will have their fireworks on July 4 at dusk.

The display will be at Abe Martion Field on the Southern Illinois University campus.

The event is sponsored by the Carbondale Lions Club.

A complete page of Fourth of July events in the Heartland is also available.

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Illinois stands alone in banning concealed carry

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 8:56pm

Wisconsin's governor says he'll sign the state's conceal and carry law making Illinois only state left in the country that bars people from carrying concealed firearms.

Many in Illinois hoped 2011 would be the year Illinoisans were allowed to carry a concealed firearm.

"There were a lot of people who were hopeful, looks like this year wasn't the year," said concealed-carry supporter John Gulley.

The bill that would have allowed it in Illinois didn't even get on the house floor.

"They had it in a committee that was all Chicago people and it wasn't coming out of there," said state Senator Gary Forby of Benton.

Now, Illinois is the only state in the country that does not allow some form of concealed carry. Which police say travelers should to keep in mind.

"We're very specific. If you're traveling with a gun through Illinois it has to be in a case and unloaded," said Illinois State Police Trooper David Sneed.

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