"Embrace the Orange' campaign enforces safety in work zones

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 5:40pm

"Embrace the Orange' campaign enforces safety in work zones

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Department of Transportation along with state police and other partners are participating in a campaign for work zone safety.

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15-19.

Officials say around 90-percent of work zone fatalities are drivers.

The coalition will be hosting an event on Friday, April 19 form 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rend Lake Rest Area on I-57 southbound at mile marker 79 in Benton.

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6-year transportation projects announced for southern Illinois

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 4:20pm

6-year transportation projects announced for southern Illinois

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider unveiled a six-year, $12.62 billion construction program that will improve roads and bridges throughout Illinois while making major investments in public transportation.

Projects in southern Illinois include:

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What's bugging you? U of I Extension to host program on garden pest

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 10:42am

What's bugging you? U of I Extension to host program on garden pest

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - U of I Extension Master Gardener, Ron McCollum, will present the first installment of a series of gardening programs on April 26.

The program is called “What’s Bugging You?”

McCollum will share his insight into the problems most of us encounter with common garden pests, such as: crabgrass, moles and grubs, Japanese beetles and other pests that drive gardeners “buggy.”

The program will be at 10 a.m. at the U of I Extension office in Benton.

The program is free, but registration is suggested by April 25.

For more information contact the Extension office at 618-439-3178.

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Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:03pm

Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

(KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week on Tuesday.

Work Zone Awareness Week is a campaign to get people to slow down and drive safely in highway work zones. The effort is part of the governor's agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across Illinois.

The event on Tuesday was held at the site of a $93 million construction project at the I-74 and I-155 interchange in Morton, one of the largest road projects under Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

"As we embark on the largest early-season construction program ever, everyone must remember that safety in work zones saves lives," Governor Quinn said. "By slowing down, staying off the phone and moving over for workers, we can reduce the number and severity of work zone crashes."

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Funeral services announced for mother of 4 killed in crash

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 12:59pm

Dewitt of Benton was killed in a single vehicle crash on Forrest Baptist Church Road (Source: Arnold Wyrick)

BENTON, IL (KFVS)- Funeral services have been announced for the mother of four who was killed in a crash near Benton Saturday.

According to Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler, 24-year-old Kelley Dewitt, of Benton, was killed in a single vehicle crash on Forrest Baptist Church Road.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin, Illinois.

According to the funeral home, memorial contributions may be made to the Eli Gifford Fund, C/O State Bank of Whittington, 200 N. Main, Benton, Illinois 62812.

Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

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