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:

(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."

ANNA, IL (KFVS) -The First Christian Church in Anna  is celebrating on Sunday. Over 100 people are kicking off their new facility with a dedication service. The church was founded in 1881.

Their new location is at 200 Mallard Lane in Anna, Illinois. They moved from 204 N. Main Street in Anna where they struggled with two stories, lack of parking and lack of room to conduct events for the community.

According to Dee Armes, Senior Minister, this new facility has allowed more parking, acres of space for events and for children to play.

In 2010, members of the First Christian Church were challenged to commit to pledging funds for the construction of the new worship and education facility, despite the rough economic times.

The campaign called "Building a Future by Faith" raised nearly $700,000 over a three year period.