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Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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Buckner man charged with child porn, failing to register as sex offender

Richard Faling (Source: Franklin County Sheriff's Office)

BUCKNER, IL (KFVS)- A Buckner man faces child pornography charges.

Richard Faling, 54, of Buckner is charged with failure to register as a sex offender and child pornography charges.

Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones says they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. An arrest warrant was issued for Faling, along with a search warrant of his home.

When police arrived at his Buckner home, he was not there. They did allegedly find child pornography in his home.

Faling was later arrested by the U.S. Marshall's Office and taken to the Franklin County Jail.

His bond is set at $30,000 for failure to register as a sex offender, and on the child pornography $75,000. He must come up with 10 percent of this bond to post bail in order to get out of jail.

Parade of Quilts Celebration April 24-27

Parade of Quilts Celebration April 24-27

WHITTINGTON, IL (KFVS) - The Parade of Quilts Celebration will be April 24 through 27 at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center.

Each year the Artisans Center offers a display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program. These exceptional quilts encompass both traditional and modern designs and offer a lively look into the art of contemporary quilt making.

The center is located at 14967 Gun Creek Trail in Whittington, Ill.

For more information, you can call 618-629-2220.

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Illinois considers allowing minors to vote

But a proposal that made its way to the senate now wants 17-year-olds to fill out the ballots in primary elections.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS)- It's a big question every election, how do you get more people to vote?

Some in Illinois say by lowering the voting age.

"What amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?" asked Mike Karoski to his government class.

In Karoski's government class at West Frankfort High School, it's 18 and 17-year-olds who fill the seats.

"26th," replied one student.

But a proposal that made its way to the senate now wants 17-year-olds to fill out the ballots in primary elections.

And this is how it works:

If that 17-year-old turns 18 for the November general election, he/she could vote.

The proposal was approved in the House by a margin of 95-22.

But not all of Karoski's students are on board with the idea.

"The underclassmen aren't as educated as seniors are. Being 17 myself, I don't feel that I have the responsibility yet to vote," said Hunter Griffith, a senior.

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

2.2 magnitude quake shakes southern Illinois

MACEDONIA, IL (KFVS)- A small earthquake shook southern Illinois on Friday.

The Center for Earthquake Research and Information in Memphis recorded a 2.2 magnitude earthquake five miles east of Macedonia, Illinois at 11:49 a.m. Friday.

The quake was five miles west, southwest of McLeansboro, Illinois and 8.6 miles deep.

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