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Drive-in movie at Anna pool June 14

Drive-in movie at Anna pool June 14

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The Anna pool will host a  Drive-In movie at the pool, with a showing of Shark Tale on June 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission is $3 and concessions will be available.

You can click here to visit the Anna pool online.

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Sheriff: Man robbed nursing home with knife

JONESBORO, IL (KFVS)- An armed robbery investigation is underway in Jonesboro.

A man walked into Jonesboro Health Care with a knife and demanded narcotics and controlled substances, according to the Union County Sheriff's Department,

According to the sheriff, the man got away with drugs.

The home does not have security cameras, so it is not know if the suspect left on foot or in a vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's department.

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Anna City Council meeting June 18

Anna City Council meeting June 18

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The next Anna City Council meeting will be June 18 at 5 p.m.

The meetings are at the Community Center.

You can click here to visit the City Council online.

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Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn marked National Volunteer Week on Saturday by encouraging communities to submit entries for the 31st Annual Governor's Hometown Awards.

According to the governor's office, it's a program that recognizes volunteer efforts to improve Illinois communities.

The application deadline is July 15, and communities of any size may submit nominations.

"Local volunteers and organizations are improving communities across Illinois and enhancing the quality of life for everyday people," Governor Quinn said. "The Hometown Awards recognize people who are helping us build a better Illinois for current and future generations."

Anna VFW to hold fundraiser June 8

Anna VFW to hold fundraiser June 8

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The Anna VFW will hold a fundraiser fish dinner on Saturday, June 8.

The dinner is $9 and there will music and activities for the kids.

For more information, you can call 618-833-5182.

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Cobden 17-year-old killed after truck collides with semi

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- A 17-year-old from Cobden was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Thursday afternoon in Union County.

It happened around 3 p.m.

According to Illinois State Police District 22, Christian R. Godinez was driving a GMC truck west on Bell Hill Road and ran a stop sign. A northbound semi-truck on Highway 51 struck the GMC truck. Godinez was killed in the crash.

There is no word if the 13-year-old passenger in Godinez' truck or the 63-year-old semi driver from Sullivan were injured.

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