Colin Baillie

Reporter, KFVS

Carterville, IL

Colin Baillie joined KFVS as a multimedia journalist in March 2020.

He will cover all of southern Illinois' news and sports.

Colin is a Chicagoland native. He's recent graduate from Missouri Baptist University and interned at NBC Sports Chicago.

While attending MBU, he played football.

During his free time, you can catch him watching sports, hiking or hanging out with friends and family.

Recent Articles by Colin

Southern Ill. community college reacts to First Lady Biden’s ‘college promise’

In the Heartland, one community college president believed free community college would benefit their region.

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Published April 19, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Heartland reacts to President Biden gun executive actions

President Biden is focusing on an issue that’s stretched over many decades, that’s gun violence.

Colin Baillie

Published April 8, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Shawnee Community College receives donation to start cannabis industry program

The community college will develop curriculum to support the program, including coursework in cannabis horticulture, logistics and inventory.

Ashley Smith and Colin Baillie

Published April 8, 2021 at 2:14 PM

County, school district impacted by closing power plant

The Joppa plant first opened in 1952 and currently employs more than a hundred people.

Colin Baillie

Published April 7, 2021 at 5:24 PM

Officials explain why Municipal Elections are important

Voters in Missouri and Illinois head to the polls on Tuesday, April 6.

Colin Baillie

Published April 5, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Jackson Co. Health Dept. opens up COVID-19 vaccinations to general public

In southern Illinois, the Jackson County Health Department is opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone 16 and older.

Colin Baillie

Published April 2, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Carbondale hotel’s license suspended due to ‘unsafe conditions’

A Carbondale hotel’s license was suspended due to unsafe conditions, according to the city.

Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie

Published April 1, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Saline County, Ill. accused murderer appears in court

The bond hearing was the first court appearance for Alexander McWilliam.

Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie

Published March 31, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Regional Hospital Coordinating Center hosts pop-up vaccine clinics across southern Ill.

The Regional Hospital Coordinating Center is using Disaster Blaster trailers to hold pop-up vaccine clinics across southern Illinois.

Colin Baillie

Published March 30, 2021 at 5:11 PM

U.S. Representative Mike Bost visits Southern Illinois, speaks on Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

On March 29 he visited Vernell’s Interstate Service Inc. in Marion to talk with the media about his Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act.

Colin Baillie

Published March 29, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Carbondale Main Street receives national grant to help spice up Downtown

Carbondale Main Street will get $8,500 from the Main Street Resiliency Grant Program.

Colin Baillie

Published March 25, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Touch of Nature camps are returning this summer

SIU’s touch of nature is back offering a variety of summer camps.

Colin Baillie

Published March 24, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Saline Co. murder suspect in custody after standoff in eastern Ky.

A Saline County murder suspect is in custody after a standoff with officers in eastern Kentucky.

Jessica Ladd and Colin Baillie

Published March 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Southern Ill. health departments ready for COVID-19 vaccine expansion

As hospitals and health departments get ready for that surge in eligible residents, they’re already adapting to expanded guidelines this week.

Colin Baillie

Published March 23, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Upgrades planned for roads leading to Walker’s Bluff

Roadways to Walker's Bluff will be getting some upgrades.

Colin Baillie

Published March 22, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Autopsy results released on woman found dead in rural Gallatin Co., Ill.

A family member described Mishealia as a sweet girl who was very close to her family, loved life and always had a smile on her face.

Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie

Published March 18, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Heartland community college baseball team helps save woman from flipped vehicle

As the team bus approached that scene, they noticed a woman needing some help trying to get out of her flipped vehicle.

Colin Baillie

Published March 18, 2021 at 2:07 AM

Illinois’ first on-site cannabis consumption bar set to open

The Lounge is an on-site cannabis consumption lounge.

Colin Baillie

Published March 16, 2021 at 6:46 PM

City of Carbondale searching for new police chief

Carbondale city leaders opened a nationwide search for its next police chief two and a half weeks ago.

Colin Baillie

Published March 12, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Heartland businesses expect to benefit from the COVID-19 stimulus money

As many American citizens wait for another round of stimulus checks, businesses also said the extra chunk of change people are receiving benefit them.

Colin Baillie

Published March 11, 2021 at 5:45 PM

City of Mounds resolves ongoing water issue

Mounds City leaders say they’ve worked out a deal with Southwater to keep the water flowing to residents.

Colin Baillie

Published March 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Prescribed burns scheduled in Shawnee National Forest

U.S. Forest Service crews were deep in the woods for something that happens every year, depending on the weather.

Colin Baillie

Published March 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Progress being made on plans for new U.S. 51 bridge from Cairo to Wickliffe

Progress is being made on the new Ohio River Bridge between Cairo and Wickliffe on U.S. 51.

Colin Baillie

Published March 8, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Students and faculty react to SIU plans for the fall semester

On Thursday, the chancellor laid out his thoughts on a university blog.

Colin Baillie

Published March 5, 2021 at 5:21 PM

One Shawnee finalizes 4 task forces to help improve region

Folks are encouraged to look at the task forces on the One Shawnee website.

Colin Baillie

Published March 4, 2021 at 5:36 PM

Downstate Small Businesses Stabilization grant helps businesses in Carbondale

The grant is for businesses that employ 50 employees or fewer.

Colin Baillie

Published March 3, 2021 at 5:43 PM

Construction continues on new Franklin County, Ill. courthouse

The old courthouse has stood in the same location on the city square for 145 years.

Colin Baillie

Published March 1, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Massac County no longer in a COVID-19 warning level

Massac County received good news on Friday, February 26 after being in the warning level since October: they moved to a moderate level.

Colin Baillie

Published February 26, 2021 at 5:22 PM

NAACP, Carbondale PD meet to talk about 10 shared principles

Carbondale police say they want to build trust between their officers and the community.

Colin Baillie

Published February 25, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Southern Ill. art fundraiser for kids changed to virtual event

Bidding is going on now through March 29.

Colin Baillie

Published February 25, 2021 at 1:39 PM

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Carterville, IL

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