Sen. Durbin Visits IC, Announces $911,000 Earmark for Nursing Program
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 10:55am
Illinois’ Senior Senator Dick Durbin visited the Illinois College campus yesterday to announce federal money secured to help the college expand its nursing program. Durbin announced a $911,000 earmark secured in the FY24 omnibus to expand the school’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and thereby respond to the demand for more highly trained nurses […]
Investigation Open in Rural Jersey County Juvenile’s Shooting Death
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 9:24am
The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a juvenile after a shooting during the evening hours on Wednesday. According to a press release, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a juvenile male with a gunshot wound at approximately 5PM on April 24th near a residence in rural Jersey […]
Crime of the Week: Tool Theft on Finley Street
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 8:35am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent Burglary. Sometime between 7pm on Friday, April 19th and 3pm Saturday, April 20: unknown individuals entered a garage in the 200 block of Finley Street and removed several Ryobi tools and batteries. […]
South Jacksonville Woman Arrested For Series of Storage Unit Burglaries
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 8:33am
More information has been released about a South Jacksonville woman’s arrest yesterday morning. 51-year old Jamie M. Byrd of the 500 block of South Prairie turned herself into the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office yesterday on 9 counts of burglary. According to South Jacksonville Police, Byrd was connected to a series of burglaries at A Plus […]
Central IL Food Bank Distributes More than 6,500 lbs. of Food in Rushville
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 8:31am
The Central Illinois Foodbank says that they recently held a successful food distribution this week in Rushville. 15 local volunteers, distributed 6,543 pounds of nutritious food to nearly 150 households in Schuyler County on Wednesday. The mobile food distribution, held at the Schuyler County Fairgrounds, provided nutritious food items to neighbors, including fresh milk, eggs, […]
Molina, PBS Kids, Jacksonville Public Library Partner for Family Reading Event on Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 8:26am
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, PBS Kids, and the Jacksonville Public Library are partnering together tomorrow for a special family reading event. The organizations are providing a fun family reading event for local families. “Reading with Molina” will feature story time, themed activities, and craft time. Additionally, every child in attendance will receive a free book […]
Two Arrested For Alleged Violent Drug Deal in Roodhouse in December Plead Guilty
By Benjamin Cox on April 26, 2024 at 8:22am
Two people arrested in Roodhouse in February after a drug deal turned violent were sentenced on Wednesday in Greene County Circuit Court. 32-year old Corey M. Hardwick pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams. A charge of driving on a suspended license was dropped per the plea. 50-year old Sandra M. Hardwick […]
Camp Courage, Midwest Youth Services Receive Proceeds from West Central IL All Star Basketball Classic
By Benjamin Cox on April 25, 2024 at 3:48pm
Two Jacksonville area non-profits received checks from the proceeds of the Country Financial West Central Illinois All Star Basketball Classic. The 44th annual meeting of the top players in the area was held in March at the JHS Bowl. The recipients of this year’s proceeds of $1,500 each were Camp Courage and Midwest Youth Services. […]
JSD117 Mulling New Murrayville/Woodson Building, Finances Face A Number of Hurdles
By Benjamin Cox on April 25, 2024 at 3:08pm
Jacksonville School District 117 is mulling over another major building project, but finances may slow down on when and if that may happen. The Washington and Eisenhower Elementary school building renovations are expected to be completed by the month of June. Modular classrooms on the grounds of Jacksonville Middle School are also expected to leave […]
City of Jacksonville to Remove Downtown Boulevards on Main Street
By Benjamin Cox on April 25, 2024 at 2:28pm
The City of Jacksonville is going to see some changes to the aesthetic on the Downtown Square. Officials began talking back in August about possible changes to the boulevards on North and South Main Street. The talks began after a semi hauling pumpkins got stuck on the North Main boulevard attempting to turn off of […]