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

Carbondale City Hall becomes virtual learning center for children of employees

Carbondale City Hall is now a virtual learning center for young students of city employees.

Colin Baillie

Published September 25, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Ill. Gov. Pritzker, other elected officials talked in Carbondale about completing 2020 Census

Governor JB Pritzker stopped in Carbondale on Thursday morning, September 24 to talk about completing the census.

Colin Baillie

Published September 24, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Jackson County, Ill. unveils ballot retrieval box

Jackson County, Ill. put up a ballot retrieval box on the west side of the courthouse.

Colin Baillie

Published September 23, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Some elected officials ‘disappointed’ with Franklin Co. Republican Party ad

The Franklin County Republican Party sent out a flier saying Democrats want to legalize methamphetamine.

Colin Baillie

Published September 22, 2020 at 4:59 PM

‘Get Out and Bike Week’ begins in Carbondale

Get Out and Bike Week in Carbondale, Ill. is open for anyone and everyone of all ages.

Colin Baillie

Published September 21, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Shawnee Forest firefighters head west to fight wildfires

Fire fighters from across the country have made the trip to help out, including some of the Shawnee National Forest firefighters.

Colin Baillie

Published September 18, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Heartland food pantry hands out record numbers of food

When it comes to helping feed people, Least of Brethren Ministries in Pinckneyville is used to doing that. This year, they are having record numbers for meals given out.

Colin Baillie

Published September 17, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Heartland Wildlife Refuge updates guidelines, opens new hunting options

The Refuge states nearly 80% of the people who come and hunt on their property are from the Chicagoland area.

Colin Baillie

Published September 16, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Jefferson County first responders remember 9/11

In Jefferson County as soon as you crossed the county line, first responders waved American flags on every overpass.

Colin Baillie

Published September 11, 2020 at 4:21 PM

New tech. helps train Shawnee Community College criminal justice students

Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Ill. has purchased a “Shoot/Don’t shoot” simulator for their criminal justice students to get a sense of how high intensity situations feel.

Colin Baillie

Published September 10, 2020 at 4:54 PM

SIU professor’s video to teach preschool children COVID-19 safety

The project includes many simple but easy things adults are used to but not all children are.

Colin Baillie

Published September 8, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Veterans receive hand made quilts for their service

Quilts of Valor, Little Egypt was back again putting smiles on people’s faces.

Colin Baillie

Published September 7, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Murphysboro School Dist. welcomes school resource officer

For the first time in the district’s history, they now have a school resource officer that visits all the schools.

Colin Baillie

Published September 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM

SIU Carbondale sees 31 percent increase in new students

The number of first-time college students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale increased by 31.2 percent this fall.

Jessica Ladd and Colin Baillie

Published September 2, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Mural completed to honor soldiers in Herrin

Kris Killman, is a Southern Illinois Muralist, known for his amazing work.

Colin Baillie

Published September 1, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Jackson County in southern Illinois has multiple ways to vote in person.

Colin Baillie

Published August 31, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Across the nation, 32 states already have a progressive income tax.

Colin Baillie

Published August 28, 2020 at 5:27 PM

One southern Illinois county’s COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Carrie Eldridge, Director of Health Education for the Franklin-Williamson Bi County Health Department stated that cases are rising for a few reasons.

Colin Baillie

Published August 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Businesses react to stricter mask mandate in Ill.

Two Carbondale businesses believe it will hinder their business.

Colin Baillie

Published August 26, 2020 at 5:45 PM

SIU’s base camp is back open for renting

Croft’s goal is to get as many people as possible to enjoy the great outdoors.

Colin Baillie

Published August 25, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Metropolis tourism director, businesses react to canceled fall events

As festivals and events that were scheduled for fall get canceled, the city of Metropolis is feeling the burden.

Colin Baillie

Published August 24, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Murphysboro, Ill. mask mandate goes into effect

The city of Murphysboro is adapting a new mask mandate that goes into effect on Sunday, August 23.

Colin Baillie

Published August 24, 2020 at 3:27 AM

Murphysboro school dist. begins in-person classes with safety on their minds

Murphysboro School District 186 began their first day of in-person classes on Tuesday, August 18.

Colin Baillie

Published August 18, 2020 at 5:42 PM

City of Carbondale reminding citizens to fill out census forms

At City Hall, Chris Wallace, development services director, said they are trying to get everyone involved.

Colin Baillie

Published August 17, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Murphysboro School District gets set to kick off school year next week

Today, at General John A. Logan attendance center, parents had the opportunity to pick up their child’s remote learning packets.

Colin Baillie

Published August 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM

BIG Grants for small businesses in Ill. announced

With the majority of the recipients being in Northern Illinois, very few Southern Illinois businesses received money during the first batch.

Colin Baillie

Published August 13, 2020 at 5:21 PM

District 95 partners with Boys and Girls Club for the upcoming School Year

In years past, the District 95, along with their high school, have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois, and this year is no different.