Railroad crossing on Route 148 in Zeigler closed tomorrow and Thursday

Press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 9 office

CARBONDALE, IL – Jeffrey L. Keirn, Region Five Engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation, announces that there will be a road closure at the railroad crossing on IL 148 at the north edge of Zeigler

This will begin Wednesday, July 26 at 8:00 am and concluding on Thursday, July 27 at 5:00 pm, crews from the Union Pacific Railway Company (UPRR) will be performing repairs on the railroad crossing on IL 148.

There will be no traffic permitted through the crossing during the repairs. Motorists should follow the marked detour or seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

Oklahoma teacher panhandles for money to buy classroom supplies

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/22/oklahoma-teacher-panhandles-for-money-to-buy-classroom-supplies.html

Tulsa, Okla., third-grade teacher Teresa Danks took to panhandling in order to raise money to buy classroom supplies.  (Fox 23 Tulsa)

TULSA, OK – (Fox News.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

A public school teacher has turned to panhandling at an Oklahoma interstate off-ramp to raise money to buy classroom supplies for her third-grade students.

Teresa Danks, a teacher in the Tulsa Public Schools system, stood at the busy Interstate-44 intersection Tuesday begging for spare change with a scrawled sign that said, “Teacher Needs School Supplies! Anything Helps.”

“All I want to do is give those kids the best,” Danks told Fox 23 Tulsa.

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Mt. Vernon High School superintendent talks new position, demolishing old high school

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35959370/new-mt-vernon-high-school-superintendent-talks-new-position-demolishing-old-high-school

MT. VERNON, IL –  (Brandon Merano,  WSIL-TV.  Please click on the ling above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

A new interim superintendent has taken the reigns of the Mt. Vernon high school district.

 

New MVTHS Superintendent Marylin Holt (WSIL photo)

Monday was Marilyn Holt’s second day on the job.

The veteran educator has more than 30 years of experience, and she’ll make $65,000 during the 100-day term of her contract

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She said she plans to help Mt. Vernon High School get out from under a financial cloud that built up over several years.

Consumer recall on Bush’s Baked Beans

by Steve Dunford

Several Media sources are reporting there is a recall on Bush’s baked beans because of a canning malfunction in the seams.

The cans that are recalled are 28oz Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Country Style Baked Beans, and original Baked Beans.

If you have any of these cans in your pantry, please throw away, return to your local supermarket, or call the consumer hotline at 1-800-590-3797.

Council Makes Final Payment for Factory Outlet Loop Extension Project

http://www.wfgazette.com/news/council-makes-final-payment-for-factory-outlet-loop-extension-project/article_da26bc48-6eed-11e7-b998-bba777d11e48.html

WEST FRANKFORT, IL – (William McPherson, West Frankfort Gazette.  Please Click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The City Council has made the final payment for the new access roadway on frontage property at the West Frankfort Outlet Mall. The new roadway currently connects the Industrial Park Road into the mall property.

West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan announced the final payment estimate for Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC in the amount of $10,749.19 for the Factory Outlet Loop Extension Project, located next to the new Taco Bell just off of West Main by the West Frankfort Outlet Mall.

U.S. company first to microchip its employees

http://www.kmov.com/story/35959798/us-company-first-to-microchip-its-employees

RIVER FALLS, WI (KMOV – TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Source – Three square market

Starting August 1st, Three Square Market (32M) will be the first company in the United States to offer implanted microchips to its employees. The decision is completely voluntary. The company is expecting over 50 staff members to be voluntarily chipped. 32M is partnering with BioHax International and Jowan Osterland, CEO, based out of Sweden.

Reps. Severin Bryant meet with state officials to address wrecks on 57

Press release from State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton)

State Representative Terri Bryant and I were on a conference call with the Illinois State Police District Commander this past Friday about solutions to these concerns.

ISP has increased patrols and is trying to slow people down and increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. We’re working on possible solutions through the Illinois Department of Transportation and IDNR.

Also we are , reviewing options for legislation to make changes in lane regulations and speed in some stretches. In the meantime everyone please be vigilant and slow down

Here comes the heat again on Wednesday

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
309 PM CDT Mon Jul 24 2017

Advisory: Special Weather statement …Heat and humidity will be a concern into mid week…

…Heat and humidity will be a concern into mid week…

With high temperatures around 90 degrees, heat index values of
100 to 105 degrees are expected Tuesday afternoon across southeast
Missouri, far west Kentucky and extreme southern Illinois. By
Wednesday, afternoon highs will reach the lower to middle 90s.
When combined with high humidity, these conditions will produce
heat indices of at least 100 to 105 degrees across the entire
region.

Heat index values in southeast Mi ssouri, far west Kentucky and
southwest Illinois could reach around 107 degrees Wednesday
afternoon. A heat advisory may be needed Wednesday if forecast
models continue to indicate these conditions.

Anytime it is hot and humid, take extra precautions if you work
or spend time outside. When possible…reschedule strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and
loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
For full details, view this message on the web.

 

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Real-time Traffic Info on I-57 Project Available on Getting Around Illinois Website

Press Release from Illinois Department of Transportation District 9

CARBONDALE, IL  – As part of its commitment to provide the public with the latest information to plan their trips, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is sharing additional details on travel conditions in the Interstate 57 work zone near Marion through the Getting Around Illinois website.

To access, simply click here and select the “D9” traffic layer. Green cones signify vehicles are moving freely, yellow cones represent moderate reductions in speeds, orange ones show an even greater reduction and red cones indicate traffic is stop and go. Clicking on each cone displays the average rate of speed in which traffic is moving on northbound I-57 and the approaching westbound lanes on Interstate 24. Clicking on the sign icons shows the messages currently being displayed to drivers via digital message boards.

The information is made possible through IDOT’s use of Smart Work Zones. The system utilizes sensors to relay traffic information in advance of a work zone so motorists are aware of any backups and can elect to use detours or seek alternate routes.

The I-57 project is the first time IDOT is expanding the technology to share information with the public online. The project currently consists of reconstructing the northbound lanes from approximately Marion to I-24. The southbound section was completed earlier this year. The entire project is scheduled to be completed this fall.

GettingAroundIllinois.com debuted 10 years ago and relaunched earlier this year in a mobile-friendly format. The site is a one-stop shop for visitors seeking traffic counts, road conditions, weather radar and other travel-related information.

Marion man jailed on DUI Charges in Jefferson County

Press Release from Travis Allen, Jefferson County Sheriff

MT. VERNON, IL – On 07/23/17 at about 9:52 PM our office began receiving 911 calls about a blue van speeding up, slowing down, and swerving lane to lane on I-57 north bound from about the 92 mile marker.

While Deputies were responding to the interstate at least two callers reported what they thought were gun shots coming from inside the van. Deputies got behind the blue van as it approached the Mt.Vernon 95 mile marker.

The van exited I 57 eastbound onto Broadway. As the vehicle turned onto Broadway the Deputy activated his overhead lights and preformed a traffic stop on the vehicle. Another Deputy and Officers from the Mt.Vernon Police Department assisted as the Deputy preformed a felony stop on the vehicle.

Two occupants in the vehicle were both compliant. Inside the vehicle Deputies discover beer and M-80 style fire crackers. No weapons were found. The driver 28 year old Brent A. Tite of Marion was arrested for Driving on a revoked license from a prior DUI. Deputies suspected Tite to be under the influence at the time of this stop.

Field sobriety testing was conducted and Tite was arrested for DUI. Tite is charged with Driving while license revoked, Felony Driving under the influence while revoked for DUI and improper lane usage. Breathalyzer results indicated his alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.

He is currently in the Jefferson County jail awaiting bond to be set.
I want to publicly thank our Deputies and all Officers involved for doing a great job in getting this guy off the road. This reckless behavior could have caused an accident or got someone seriously hurt in other ways. Good job guys! Chief Deputy Taylor

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