Ace Hardware in Jacksonvile, 1 of 13 Locations Sold in Ace Hardware Corp. Buyout
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 3:39pm
A group of Ace Hardware stores co-owned by a former Sangamon County Board member and his sister are being sold. Yesterday, a division of the Ace Hardware Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a local 13-store chain in central Illinois which partnered with Ace in 1960. Bishop Ace owns and operates the […]
Rutland in Jacksonville Receives Made In Illinois Grant
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
One Jacksonville business among 40 are receiving a manufacturing grant from the state to support local innovation and manufacturing. Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Office and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced $1.7 million in grants to 40 manufacturers e through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. The Made in Illinois program provides up […]
Springfield Woman Arrested For Capitol Bomb Threat, Bomb Threat to DHS Building in April
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 11:39am
A Springfield woman has been arrested by the Illinois State Police for two bomb threats called into a state facility and the Capitol last month. On April 22nd, the Illinois Department of Human services received a call from an individual saying a bomb had been installed at a public aid office building and the Illinois […]
Kayak Rental at Lake Mauvaisterre A Huge Success
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 9:20am
Visitors to Lake Mauvaiseterre this summer will have a new opportunity for recreation. The new kayak rental kiosk went live on May 2nd, and has been well received. Through collaboration between the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Jacksonville’s Parks & Lakes Department, visitors can now enjoy kayak rentals through the […]
2x4s For Hope Founder Expected to Plea Guilty to Theft From the Non-Profit in June
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 9:04am
An Adams County man who founded a non-profit group that builds homes for veterans and was subsequently charged for stealing from that group is expected to plea guilty. Muddy River News reports that 65-year old Mark Lawrence of Melrose has tentatively agreed to a plea deal on both Class 1 felony theft between $100,000 and […]
Man Cited After SUV Takes Out Two Utility Poles on West Lafayette
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 8:55am
A Jacksonville man was cited after his SUV struck two utility poles last night. Jacksonville Police and Ameren-Illinois received a dispatch at approximately 7:45 last night that a vehicle had struck two utility poles and power lines were down in the roadway in the 1100 block of West Lafayette Avenue. According to a Jacksonville Police […]
Macoupin Co. Man Held, Being Evaluated For Mental Fitness After High Speed Chase Through Calhoun Co. on Monday
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 8:51am
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has released information about a suspect captured with the help of a K-9 officer on Monday morning after a high speed chase. On Monday, at approximately 12:45AM, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department received a dispatch from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department who had attempted to conduct a traffic stop on […]
HSHS Medical Group May Fall Out of Aetna Insurance Network on July 1
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 8:49am
Many Central Illinois residents could be out of network at HSHS Medical Group if Aetna does not soon reach an agreement with the system. HSHS Medical Group and Aetna’s in-network agreement is set to expire on July 1st, according to a report from WICS Newschannel 20. Aetna is one of three insurance groups offered to […]
Beardstown PD Asking For Info On Suspects Connected to Series of Vehicle Burglaries
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 8:42am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, & Cass counties are requesting information to assist the Beardstown Police Department in their investigation of several reported vehicle break-ins that occurred in the overnight hours on Monday and Tuesday. Beardstown Police have supplied Crime Stoppers with some security footage of two individuals. It was reported to Crime Stoppers that […]
LLCC Recognizes Several Area Students at Annual Recognition Ceremony
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2024 at 8:38am
Several students from around the area were recognized with academic, leadership, and specialty awards at Lincoln Land Community College’s Student Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday. The 2024 Outstanding Graduate was presented to Alexa Maher of Auburn. The award recognizes a graduate’s excellent grade point average, leadership, motivation, service to the college community, extracurricular activities, and ability […]