Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:14pm

Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The Car Craft Street Machine Nationals will return to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds June 28-30, 2013.

Organizers say the Street Machine Nationals called the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds home for 13 years, ending its run in 1998. This event was legendary for its hardcore horsepower, cool classics and plenty of big block engines. This national celebration of horsepower and dream machines will showcase the same as the grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation.

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Rend Lake Fishing Report - Week of May 6

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:54am

Rend Lake Fishing Report - Week of May 6

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The following fishing report for Rend Lake is from the Army Corps of Engineers:

Largemouth Bass: Good

Worms, black and blue jigs. Fish in shallow bays near brush cover and bushes. Fish around bridges and along the rocks. Reports of fish being caught around Jackie Branch and Sandusky cove. 14” minimum length limit, 6 daily creel limit.

One fish daily creel limit in ponds 14” minimum length.

Crappie: Excellent

Jigs are working well. Quarter-Ounce pink and white tub jigs. Small & Medium Minnows. Fish are in flooded brushy areas (set bait 2’ deep). Reports of fish being caught shallow in buck brush in any cove and also deep water around brush piles. From shore fish near structures.

Twenty-five fish daily creel limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer

Bluegill: Good

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SLIDESHOW: Celebrating 5 years of the 5KFVS

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:30pm

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Motorcycle Awareness campaign launched for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:34pm

Motorcycle Awareness campaign launched for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

(KFVS) - For the 30th year, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois as part of a statewide campaign to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities and injuries.

Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, and A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education joined in support of campaigns to urge Illinois motorists to "Start Seeing Motorcycles" and "Look Twice - Save a Life." The safety coalition urged all drivers to share the road and recognized volunteers who participate in the annual Windshield Washing Project to raise awareness.

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IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:21pm

IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is stressing the importance of emergency preparedness throughout May as part of its 2013 preparedness campaign.

“Businesses that emphasize emergency preparedness both in the workplace and for their employees at home help protect their most important assets, their employees,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “Throughout May, we’re encouraging businesses to take a look at their workplace emergency plans, conduct safety drills and encourage their employees to put together a home emergency supply kit and family communications plan.”

Monken said his agency plans to provide preparedness information and tips to staff throughout May.

IEMA says to develop a plan that addresses each threat, taking into consideration different shifts.

Other parts of an emergency plan include:

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SLIDESHOW: Spring in the Heartland 2013

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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 12:07pm

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Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:24pm

Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - With a goal of stamping out child abuse in Southern Illinois, Jo Poshard distributed $70,000 Tuesday at John A. Logan College to 28 different agencies in the region that serve children’s needs.

“This year we were able to give out $70,000 to 28 agencies and we’re very excited about that,” said Jo Poshard with the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children. “We would like to make it much more, but we know that they will use this money to plug the gaps and help create that safety net for the children.”

Poshard is the co-founder of the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, whose home base is the college. The monies were raised last fall at the foundation’s main fundraiser.

“Our mission is to help abused, neglected and abandoned children here in Southern Illinois,” Poshard said. “Our organization does not receive any state or federal funds to operate. We attempt to provide services and goods that area agencies can’t afford to provide.”

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