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West Frankfort Relay for Life event June 28

West Frankfort Relay for Life event June 28

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Relay for Life event at West Frankfort Community Park will be June 28.

The event will be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. It is open to the public and there will be concessions, as well as items for sale.

To register a team, you can call Team Development Chair Tara Fasol-Chambers at 618-923-5567.

You can click here to visit the City of West Frankfort online.

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ISP releases Union Pacific railroad crossing detail

ISP releases Union Pacific railroad crossing detail

(KFVS) - The Union Pacific Railroad, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies are partnering in an effort to lower fatalities at railroad crossings in the Illinois State Police District 13 area.

Even one of these tragic events is too many. Highway-rail crash statistics for 2012 indicate that Illinois had 89 crashes at public crossings. Twenty five people were killed and another 34 seriously injured. Illinois has over 7,300 miles of track with 7,780 public crossings and 4,536 private crossings.

Here are some other national statistics courtesy of the Illinois Commerce Commission's Operation Lifesaver website:

West Frankfort City Council meeting June 25

West Frankfort City Council meeting June 25

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The next West Frankfort City Council meeting will be Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be in City Hall.

You can click here to visit the City online.

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Parade of Quilts in Whittington

Parade of Quilts in Whittington

(KFVS) - The Parade of Quilts will be at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center now through July 14.

Each year the Artisans Center offers a display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program. These quilts encompass 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.

For more information, you can call 618-0629-2220.

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Fowler-Bonan Foundation to Host Junior Golf Day on June 17

Fowler-Bonan Foundation to Host Junior Golf Day on June 17

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Fowler – Bonan Foundation’s third annual “Clothes for Kids” Junior Golf Day is set for Monday, June 17 at the Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort.

The event is open to all boys and girls in southern Illinois, ages four to 18.

Entry fee is only $20 and all participants will receive a t-shirt, lunch and an award. The event is open to kids of all skill levels, keeping score is not required, and first time players are welcome.

"It's a fun-filled day for the children, and an even greater day for the kids we serve," said co-founder Dale Fowler.  Our junior golf event sponsors help us raise significant dollars for our foundation, and we welcome everyone's support of our mission to clothe underprivileged children." 

Environmental Science Series Program now through Aug. 31

Environmental Science Series Program now through Aug. 31

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The Environmental Science Series Programs is happening now through August 31 at Rend Lake Visitors Center.

The programs will between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The visitors center is located at 11981 Rend City Road in Benton, Ill.

Admission is free and a variety of environmental programs will be given. All programs are family friendly.

For more information, you can call 618-724-2493.

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West Frankfort City Council meeting June 11

West Frankfort City Council meeting June 11

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The next West Frankfort City Council meeting will be June 11 at City Hall.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

You can click here to visit the City of West Frankfort online.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.