Early Childhood Education programs can cut crime

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:09pm

Cuts to preschool programs by the State of Illinois over the past four years are jeopardizing thousands of kids futures.

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS)- Putting our best foot forward couldn't carry anymore weight then when it comes to investing in our kids futures.

And that's why police, prosecutors and educators gathered at Denning Elementary School in West Frankfort on Thursday afternoon. They all wanted to show their support for the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids program in Illinois.

But, cuts to preschool programs by the State of Illinois over the past four years are jeopardizing thousands of kids futures.

And prosecutors say we can either pay now for the programs, or pay a lot more later on when the kids grow up.

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IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:59pm

IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the launch of an online web portal for the Illinois Bike Transportation Plan.

You can click here to visit the site.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the plan and offers the public several opportunities to submit feedback, track plan progression and collaborate with IDOT.

During the coming months, the site will be populated with additional resources and updated outreach information via the Timeline tool. The site will also host an interactive public engagement tool that will allow the public to submit bicycle policy and route recommendations. Finally, the site will provide helpful links to the public and instructions on ordering free Illinois bike maps.

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Illinois Governor Quinn talks affordable housing

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:52am

CHICAGO, IL (KFVS)- Governor Pat Quinn spoke Wednesday at the annual Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing where he addressed home ownership opportunities.

According to his office, the Governor also talked about helping working families stay in their homes and stabilizing communities.

"Homeowners are the foundation of thriving neighborhoods that strengthen our state," Governor Quinn said. "Being able to access affordable, safe, quality homes and rentals is important to the stability of our communities and spurs job creation. By working together with our dedicated federal, local and private partners, we will drive our economy forward by creating and sustaining affordable housing across Illinois."

The two-day event at the UIC Forum drew approximately 600 attendees dedicated to ensuring access to safe and decent housing for Illinois' working families, Veterans, seniors and people with disabilities.

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The Dove Brothers to perform April 26 in Sesser

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:00am

The Dove Brothers to perform April 26 in Sesser

SESSER, IL (KFVS) - The Dove Brothers will be in concert at the Sesser Opera House on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.

Also appearing will be The Royalmen Quartet. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Passes will be available in Sesser at Luke's Place and City Hall, in Benton at All Stars 'N Stitches and in Marion at Handful's on Purpose. You can also get them online at fistenterprises.us or call 618-780-2676.

The Opera House is located at 108 West Franklin in Sesser, Ill.

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SLIDESHOW: Prom in the Heartland 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 9:00am

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Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:09pm

(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

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:01pm

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.

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