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School districts receive Title I funds from Dept. of Education

School districts receive Title I funds from Dept. of Education

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Congressman Jerry Costello recently announced several school districts in Southern Illinois have received Title I funds through the U.S.

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Walk-in immunization clinics available in July

Walk-in immunization clinics available in July

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Franklin Williamson Bi-County Health Department will offer walk-in immunization clinics every Wednesday in July.

The clinics will be every Wednesday in July from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with no appointment needed.

The Franklin County office is located at 403 East Park in Benton and the Williamson County office is located at 8160 Express Drive in Marion.

If those days don't work, the Bi-County Health always gives immunizations by appointment at the Benton office on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in late clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Immunizations at the Marion office are given by appointment on Mondays and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in late clinics are also offered the first and third Thursdays of each month from 4 p.m.

Police, DNR announce increase patrols over holiday

Police, DNR announce increase patrols over holiday

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois State Police announced Wednesday there will be increased patrols in the water and on the road over the holiday weekend.

The IDNR and Conservation Police say they will be on the look-out for boater operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Best Dam BBQ cook-off

Best Dam BBQ cook-off

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The Best Dam BBQ cook-off will be at Rend Lake Dam on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2.

The cook-off will include a performance by Skinny Jim and the No. 9 Blacktops on Friday at 8 p.m.

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Reading program at West Frankfort Public Library

Reading program at West Frankfort Public Library

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - Summer reading activities for the West Frankfort Public Library will be Thursday, June 30.

The reading activities program will be held by Chris Egelston at 1:30 p.m.

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LPN graduates from Rend Lake

LPN graduates from Rend Lake

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College has released a picture of the Licensed Practical Nursing 2011 graduates.

The following people from Franklin County received their license:

  • Jesse Moore - Benton
  • Roger Clem - Thompsonville
  • Kelly Bishop - Benton
  • Alisha Gant - Mulkeytown
  • Carrie Dhaese - Benton
  • Brittany Carter - Benton
  • Heather Rogers - Benton
  • Ida Tiberend - Benton
  • Brittany Chapman - Thompsonville
  • Micah Moore - Benton
  • Cassie Garrett - Benton
  • Lisa Clem - Thompsonville
  • Amber Hendrickson - Benton
  • Brea Wimberly - Benton
  • Kendra Olson - Benton
  • Jordan Pierce - Thompsonville
  • Amber Williams - West Frankfort
  • Christina Minor - West Frankfort
  • Melissa Thomas - Benton
  • Amanda Emery - Christopher

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Fireworks Festival at Rend Lake Dam

Fireworks Festival at Rend Lake Dam

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The Rend Lake Fireworks Festival will be July 3 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The fireworks display is sponsored by the Benton West City Chamber of Commerce and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The display will start at 9:30 p.m. and a parking fee will be $5.

Other activities include:

  • Food vendors
  • Kids inflatable play area
  • Joe Arview and the Thunder Band
  • Southern Illinois Concert Band
  • Sesser Firehouse

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

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