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Semi vs. car crash on I-57 in Union County

(Source: Allison Twaits)

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- Police are on the scene of a wreck involving a semi tractor-trailer and car on Interstate-57 north.

It is at mile marker 39-40, according to Union County sheriff's office and Illinois State Police.

Stay with Heartland News and kfvs12.com for updates.

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First Christian Church celebrates new facility

First Christian Church celebrates new facility

 

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.

Authorities release name of man killed on I-57

The scene where the body was found. (Source: Rochelle Steffen, KFVS)

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- Authorities have released the identity of the man killed on Interstate 57 early Friday morning.

Illinois State Police the man killed was 57-year-old William Mundy of Warren, Michigan.

Emergency crews found the man's body in the middle of Interstate 57 in Union County.

According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, the body was found between the 37 and 38 mile markers.

The southbound lanes of the interstate are back open. They were down to one lane while crews investigated at the scene.

Illinois State Police took over the investigation.

ISP says shortly after 3 a.m. they responded to the scene after a 911 call.

Jonesboro library hosting book sale April 20

Jonesboro library hosting book sale April 20

JONESBORO, IL (KFVS) - The Jonesboro Public Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The library is located at 412 South Main Street in Jonesboro, Ill. You can call them at 618-833-8121.

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RiseUp Christian Coalition's Walk for Unity to be in Alto Pass April 20

RiseUp Christian Coalition's Walk for Unity to be in Alto Pass April 20

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The RiseUp Christian Coalition's Walk for Unity will end up at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass on Saturday, April 20.

The coalition is a nonprofit organization that is currently forming. They say their goal is to reach, unite and build up Christians of all ages by building relationships with one another, their church, their community and their country.

The group began The Walk for Unity in Illinois on Good Friday at South Belloit, Ill. and will travel roughly about 373 miles to the Bald Knob Cross. Jeremy Leisky and JaCory Taylor will be carrying a cross down Illinois and the event will be open for other people to join in and carry the cross.

The walk will take around 20 days with breaks in between. It works by using two-person teams. One person carrying the cross and one in the chase vehicle.

Anyone interested in carrying the cross can contact them on their Facebook page or e-mail them at riseupcc@gmail.com.

ISP respond to wreck on southbound I-57 in Union County

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UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- Union County Sheriff Department says there was a wreck on I-57 southbound at the 34 mile marker.

It left one truck on its side and diesel spilled on the road.

According to Illinois State Police, a white 2009 semi driven by 44-year-old Edward Lee Burdick from Colderwater, Mich. was going southbound on I-57 and an orange 2007 dump truck driven by 40-year-old Britton Lee Roberts from Anna was sitting behind a road crew while they fixed the road.

ISP says the semi thought the dump truck was moving and crashed into the rear of the dump truck. They say the impact caused significant damage to both and the dump truck rolled over.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Lee was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and an expired medical card.

ISP says there was no lane blockage and a diesel spill on the road has been cleaned up.

5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

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