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Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:38am

Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - With the recent flooding throughout the state, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is reminding flood victims that aid is available through the treasurer’s Disaster Recovery Linked Deposit Program.

According Rutherford, the program helps residents, businesses and farmers get low-interest loans to recover from weather-related damage to their property.

After a loan is approved, Rutherford says the state makes a deposit into the financial institution which helps lower the interest rate to the borrower, effectively making the repairs more affordable.

The maximum interest rate for qualifying borrowers is 2.36 percent for a two-year loan and 2.69 percent for a three-year loan for the month of April 2013. The rate is locked in for the duration of the period. The program caps the interest rate at 3 percent for qualified borrowers at participating financial institutions.

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IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:59pm

IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the launch of an online web portal for the Illinois Bike Transportation Plan.

You can click here to visit the site.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the plan and offers the public several opportunities to submit feedback, track plan progression and collaborate with IDOT.

During the coming months, the site will be populated with additional resources and updated outreach information via the Timeline tool. The site will also host an interactive public engagement tool that will allow the public to submit bicycle policy and route recommendations. Finally, the site will provide helpful links to the public and instructions on ordering free Illinois bike maps.

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Man convicted of making meth in Union County

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 4:46pm

JONESBORO, IL (KFVS)- A jury has found a southern Illinois man guilty of methamphetamine related charges.

John A. Gleghorn, 66, of Alto Pass, was found guilty of one count of unlawful participation in methamphetamine production.

According to State's Attorney Tyler Edmonds, the verdict was handed down on Wednesday after a two and a half day trial.

Gleghorn and Billy J. Finney, 36, were accused of making meth at home on Bald Knob Road in February, March and April of 2012.

Finney pleaded guilty in December 2012.

A sentencing hearing for Gleghorn has been set for June 18.

He was being held in the Jackson County Jail.

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Illinois Governor Quinn talks affordable housing

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:52am

CHICAGO, IL (KFVS)- Governor Pat Quinn spoke Wednesday at the annual Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing where he addressed home ownership opportunities.

According to his office, the Governor also talked about helping working families stay in their homes and stabilizing communities.

"Homeowners are the foundation of thriving neighborhoods that strengthen our state," Governor Quinn said. "Being able to access affordable, safe, quality homes and rentals is important to the stability of our communities and spurs job creation. By working together with our dedicated federal, local and private partners, we will drive our economy forward by creating and sustaining affordable housing across Illinois."

The two-day event at the UIC Forum drew approximately 600 attendees dedicated to ensuring access to safe and decent housing for Illinois' working families, Veterans, seniors and people with disabilities.

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IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:43pm

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

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Missing Union County boy found safe

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 10:04pm

ANNA, IL (KFVS)- The young boy who went missing earlier Sunday in Union County has been found.

According to the Union County Sheriff's department, Evan Inman, 5, was found and he is not hurt. Police did not say where the boy was found.

The boy went missing at around 2 p.m. Sunday near the 800 block of N. Lick Creek Road in Anna, Ill.

Union Co. Sheriff David Livesay says Inman may have wandered away from his home Sunday afternoon.

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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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