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West Chautauqua Street to close for patching work

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, 4:59pm
West Chautauqua Street to close for patching work

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The city of Carbondale says West Chautauqua Street will be closed to westbound traffic between Emerald Lane and Tower Road starting Thursday, Dec. 1 and through Friday, Dec. 2.

According to the city, traffic will be detoured via Glenview Drive to Sunset Drive to Tower Road. Eastbound traffic on Chautauqua will be permitted, however minor delays will be possible.

The city says they great appreciate drivers cooperation and patience and urges drivers to use caution in all work zones. In order to prevent delays, they ask that you look for alternate routes during this time period.

For more information, you can call the city's Engineering Department at 457-3270.

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IDOT, law enforcement partner to boost safety, crack down on traffic violations

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:43pm
IDOT, law enforcement partner to boost safety, crack down on traffic violations

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies are partnering to kick off "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" in time for the Thanksgiving weekend.

IDOT says drivers could see over 1,700 safety belt enforcement zones and 40 roadside safety checks conducted by over 200 law enforcement agencies.

“Traffic safety is a central and inseparable focus of IDOT’s strategic mission- to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and demonstrate respect for our environment,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider. “During Thanksgiving weekend, IDOT and law enforcement agencies throughout the state will strongly promote safe driving by reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober, every trip, every time.”

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West Chautauqua Street to be closed for road patching

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Sunday, November 13th, 2011, 11:00am
West Chautauqua Street to be closed for road patching

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The city of Carbondale says West Chautauqua Street will be closed Monday, Nov. 14 through Wednesday, Nov. 23 for roadway patching.

The street will be closed to westbound traffic between Emerald Lane and Tower Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Glenview Drive to Sunset Drive to Tower Road. The city says eastbound traffic on Chautauqua Street will be permitted, but minor delays will be possible.

The city urges drivers to use caution in all work zones and says in order to prevent delays, please find alternate routes during this time period.

For more information, you can call the city's Engineering Department at 457-3270.

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ISP offers tips for drivers during the winter months

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, November 11th, 2011, 12:11pm
ISP offers tips for drivers during the winter months

(KFVS) - The Illinois State Police are warning driver to take the necessary precautions before getting behind the wheel.

ISP says car safety is equally important to driving safety while on the roads. Extreme weather can have a devastating impact on driving conditions, especially when ice and snow are involved.

“Although our area of the state experiences less snowfall than the northern region, we do have our share of ice storms,” said Lieutenant Steve Shields, District 22 Interim Commander.  “People need to remember that, regardless of the type of vehicle they drive, nothing handles well on ice.  Please don’t have a false sense of security and decide to travel during an ice storm.  Doing so puts many lives at risk.”

ISP offers the following safety tips for drivers to keep in mind during the winter months:

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IDOT: Crashes with deer continue to decline

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 3:18pm
IDOT: Crashes with deer continue to decline

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday deer vs. car collisions declined in 2010 and remind drivers to be alert for deer along the roads during one of the most active times of the year.

IDOT says the number of car-deer crashes dropped to 17,135 in 2010, a decrease from 18,849 in 2009 and the lowest total since 1999. According to the latest IDOT statistics released Tuesday, 77 percent of crashes happened on rural roads and 67 percent during periods of darkness.

“Deer crashes can be especially difficult to avoid," said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider. "The best measures to avoid accidents and injuries are to  slow down, wear a safety belt and remain alert this fall driving through areas where deer are likely to be seen. The encouraging news is that collisions with deer in Illinois continue to decline.

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Semi truck catches fire on Hwy. 3

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 11:11am

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A semi-truck caught fire Tuesday morning just before noon on Highway 3.

It happened about 11:45 a.m. on Hwy. 3 at Big Muddy Levee Road.

Driver Clark E. Gresham says his 2002 Kenworth semi-tractor caught fire.  It had severe fire damage.

Gresham was not injured.

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Applications accepted for EMS subcommittee

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 11:56am

(KFVS) - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is accepting applications for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) subcommittee of the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council (GRAC).

The subcommittee will work to improve EMS services throughout rural Illinois.  It's charged with identifying barriers to providing adequate EMS service in rural Illinois. Among those challenges are long ambulance response times that put patients at risk and recruiting and retaining the qualified emergency medical service personnel necessary to provide life-saving care to citizens in need, according to Lt. Gov.

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