Colin Baillie
Reporter, KFVS
Carterville, IL
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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.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Colin Baillie
Illinois college students will see a financial boost thanks to more grant money coming in the state’s new budget.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie
Baseball returns to Marion on Wednesday night, May 31.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
As the spring planting season begins, leaders with the Illinois Department of Agriculture are working to help ease the struggles many farmers face regarding their mental health.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
It’s the gateway to the summer as one local festival leader calls it.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The Food Network has released their list of the best barbecue joints in every state, and one Heartland staple made the list this year.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
There is a lifeguard shortage nationwide and that’s why leaders in Carbondale, Illinois are raising the pay to recruit a total of 15 lifeguards at Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The Ohio Valley Baseball Conference Tournament is returning to Marion, Illinois this week for the first time since 2019.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Shopping with a purpose is one southern Illinois boutique’s motto. And that purpose is to fight against human trafficking.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Mark Sharovarov arrived in Vienna, Illinois his junior year, but when the war broke out, he stayed for his senior year, meaning he hasn’t seen his mother in two years.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The Marion Fire Department landed a new ladder truck thanks to a donation from the Harrison-Bruce Foundations.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
On May 18, more than 20 firefighters joined together for some unique training designed to prepare them for just about anything.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
An Ameren initiative is working to leave less of a footprint on the environment, by recycling poles and wooden reels for wires and pallets.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
From enduring storms to freezing temperatures and natural disasters, power crews still have to get the lights back on, no matter what.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
From hydroponics to plasticulture, one Heartland farm is finding innovative ways to put food on the table.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Scout the poodle is a therapy dog that will be used to help students stay engaged in the classroom.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Teachers in the Heartland and across the country are feeling the love this Teacher Appreciation Week, but they’re also ending the school year with the same issues stretching them thin since the pandemic started.
‘Senior prank went too far:’ Vandalism forces Mt. Vernon High School students to take e-learning day
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Colin Baillie
Mount Vernon Township High School students will not be in the classroom on Wednesday, May 10.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 12:24 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Colin Baillie
A group of around 87 southern Illinois veterans returned home on Tuesday evening, May 9, after a trip to Washington, D.C. with the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The fentanyl epidemic has been sweeping the United States, and one Heartland sheriff says it’s now hitting southern Illinois.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
At the Southern Seven Health Department, the focus remains on local COVID care and the changes coming when the U.S. lifts its own public health emergency on May 11.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
School leaders in Sesser say a student shared cookies with several classmates that looked like a trusted brand, but turned out to be anything but.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
If you are looking for work, a casino resort set to open soon in Carterville, Illinois could deal you in.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Construction at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Williamson County is expected to be completed this year and already, the Resort is looking at filling hundreds of positions.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller, Olivia Tock and Colin Baillie
On Monday, May 1, the Cape Girardeau City Council voted 4-3 in favor of redeveloping the old Broadway Theater.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
It’s officially prom season in the Heartland, and one high school is showing is students the real dangers of drinking and driving.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Thrillbillies fans in Marion packed into Mtn Dew Park on April 27 to see the latest fashion and food items the team will be offering.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
A group of Southern Illinois University physics students and staff got an early preview and the trip of a lifetime.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Should some Heartland historical areas be added to the list of National Parks and Monuments?
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
New water features in downtown Marion, Illinois are aimed at attracting more people to the square and area businesses.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The City of Murphysboro, Illinois is looking to enhance its downtown area, thanks to a nearly $1.9 million grant awarded by the State.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The project is expected to take around 18 months to complete. City leaders hope to have it open in 2025.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Leaders in Massac County are raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Josh Seabaugh and Colin Baillie
According to a release from SIU, the goal is to avoid causing panic and to alert people who may find the drill disturbing.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
A new tool is aimed at helping SIU Criminology students gain real life experience through virtual reality.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
A southern Illinois county was deemed storm ready on Friday, April 14.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Colin Baillie
An investigation is underway at a Williamson County business after deputies respond to multiple shots fired calls on Saturday, April 8.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
A new business is moving into the old city hall in Marion, Illinois, and city leaders hope this will bring more people to the town square.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
A new ale beer just hit the market and it’s brewed by some Heartland college students.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 11:39 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Easter Sunday is this weekend and hundreds will gather in Alto Pass for an early morning holiday tradition.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
More than 50 students, faculty and community members showed up to kick off the one year and one day countdown to the 2024 total solar eclipse on SIU campus.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Munchies restaurant in Marble Hill, Mo. has served more than 250 meals since Wednesday’s tornado.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The Red Cross is making sure those impacted by the tornado get the help they need.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Leaders at Southern Illinois University are making plans for next year’s total solar eclipse. While it is still a year away, campus leaders are planning for a few minutes of darkness.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
On Tuesday, April 4, just after 9 p.m., mayoral candidate Harold Visser conceded, giving the win to opponent Carolin Harvey.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
Voters will be hitting the polls tomorrow in Illinois, and the City of Carbondale’s mayoral candidates are preparing for the race.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and leaders in Southern Illinois call child abuse an ongoing issue in the region.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
With their Thursday forum, they’re hoping to trade bullets for meaningful conversations.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new recreational marijuana dispensary in Cairo off of Kessler Road was held at the site on Wednesday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Colin Baillie
Crews were on the scene of a large field fire Tuesday afternoon, March 28.