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

Heartland town carries on MLK Day Ceremony tradition

One Heartland city carried its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration tradition alive.

Colin Baillie

Published January 18, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Heartland BBQ restaurant reacts to Ill. association calling for indoor dining

For 75 days straight, indoor dining has been closed.

Colin Baillie

Published January 15, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Ill. website offers COVID-19-related legal help

A new legal website is targeting individuals that have had legal issues during the pandemic.

Colin Baillie

Published January 14, 2021 at 5:43 PM

Illinois lawmakers pass Criminal Justice Reform Bill

It now sits on Governor Pritzker’s desk to be signed.

Colin Baillie

Published January 13, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Mega Millions reaches 4th largest jackpot ever

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached the fourth highest jackpot ever.

Colin Baillie

Published January 12, 2021 at 7:55 PM

A 93-year-old high school gym is receiving a major facelift.

Colin Baillie

Published January 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Carbondale business ticketed for indoor dining

The City of Carbondale ticketed Mary Lou’s grill for indoor dining just before the New Year, but Marilynn Martin, the owner of the downtown restaurant, said its not fair.

Colin Baillie

Published January 8, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Former Heartland politicians react to Wednesday riots on Capitol Hill

The Capitol building is typically one of the safest places in the world, but that changed Wednesday.

Colin Baillie

Published January 7, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Heartland Health Department prepares for public COVID-19 vaccinations

Health officials in the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department say the vaccinations are going as well as expected.

Colin Baillie

Published January 6, 2021 at 4:58 PM

How the Georgia Senate runoff impacts the Heartland

Shaw said first we must move through what is expected to be a chaotic week of politics.

Colin Baillie

Published January 5, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Shawnee Community College to host free COVID-19 testing event

Testing options include both drive-thru and walk-up.

Marsha Heller and Colin Baillie

Published January 4, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Illinois lawmakers will be back in Springfield in January.

Colin Baillie

Published January 1, 2021 at 4:05 PM

With the pandemic curving almost all of New Year’s eve biggest parties, bars will either be closed or closing at 11 p.m. in Illinois, but services are outdoors only.

Colin Baillie

Published December 31, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Heartland catering companies impacted by COVID restrictions

Catering businesses are having a tough time right now.

Colin Baillie

Published December 30, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Heartland police department receives donation from Marion businesses

Some Heartland businesses stepped up to help the Royalton’s Police Department receive some much needed equipment.

Colin Baillie

Published December 29, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Carbondale church keeps Christmas dinner tradition alive

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale is keeping a tradition alive, for more than 20 years they have held an annual Christmas dinner.

Colin Baillie

Published December 24, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Incoming state’s attorney favors return to indoor dinning in Ill.

Incoming Jackson County States Attorney Joe Cervantez believes indoor dining is possible under the Illinois’’ COVID-19 restrictions.

Colin Baillie

Published December 22, 2020 at 6:25 PM

SI AIDS Coalition looking for donations and sponsors

This Holiday Season the Southern Illinois Aids Coalition is looking for donations and sponsors to support ten more households across ten Southern Illinois counties.

Colin Baillie

Published December 22, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Heartland reacts to nearly $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package

Politicians in Washington, D.C. approved a well-awaited COVID-19 stimulus relief package.

Colin Baillie

Published December 21, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Southern Illinois Healthcare frontline workers receive first COVID-19 Vaccine

Southern Illinois Healthcare administered their first vaccinations Thursday morning.

Colin Baillie

Published December 17, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Southern Illinois health care workers see first round of COVID-19 vaccine

SSM Good Samaritan in Mount Vernon was the first healthcare group to receive the vaccination.

Colin Baillie

Published December 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Chicagoland-based Pike Systems coming to the Heartland

Pike Systems specializes in full lines of institutional and commercial cleaning products and PPE.

Colin Baillie

Published December 15, 2020 at 4:48 PM

SIH’s Herrin Hospital using antibody testing to help treat some COVID-19 patients

Southern Illinois Healthcare is using an antibody treatment to help sick COVID-19 patients.

Colin Baillie

Published December 14, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Local church gives out Thanksgiving Day meals to those in need

Steve Reynolds has been organizing this meal for the Mount Vernon community and surrounding area for the last 24 years. It is served at Central Christian Church.

Colin Baillie

Published November 26, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Small Business Saturday kicks off 10th year in Illinois

This is year ten for Small Business Saturday, this year it falls on November 28.

Colin Baillie

Published November 25, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Whiteash Free Will Baptist church is one of 10 locations that gave away free meals on Tuesday.

Colin Baillie

Published November 24, 2020 at 4:36 PM

One Heartland school will continue in-person learning amidst pandemic

The Vienna School District will continue in-person learning during the pandemic.

Colin Baillie

Published November 23, 2020 at 5:10 PM

More southern Ill. counties to be covered by 10th annual New Coats, New Hopes Campaign

The Southern Seven Health and WIBH Radio station out of Anna are continuing with their 10th annual New Coats, New Hopes Campaign.

Colin Baillie

Published November 20, 2020 at 5:16 PM

New Illinois initiative aims to erase marijuana charges

It aims to expunge cannabis charges for individuals across the State of Illinois, and is funded buy the sales of marijuana, which totaled $1.6 million.

Colin Baillie

Published November 19, 2020 at 4:42 PM

SIH sees record numbers of people hospitalized due to COVID-19

Southern Illinois Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Marci Moore-Connelley said SIH is currently caring for 60 patients suffering from COVID-19, and that hospitalizations are on the rise.

Colin Baillie

Published November 18, 2020 at 5:40 PM

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