Motorcyclist Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash East of Waverly
By Benjamin Cox on May 19, 2024 at 9:09am
A motorcyclist was killed on Saturday after a crash east of Waverly on Illinois Route 104. The Illinois State Police report that at approximately 3:30PM on Saturday, a 2015 gray Ford F-150 was stopped northbound on Waverly Road at the intersection with Illinois Route 104. A 2006 Harley Davidson was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route […]
City Wide Yard Sale Returns for Holiday Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 19, 2024 at 7:00am
One of Central Illinois’ largest resale events returns to Jacksonville this weekend. The Jacksonville City Wide Yard Sale returns during the Memorial Day Weekend. Organizer of the event, Ward 2 Alderwoman Eren Williams says last Sunday was the cut-off date to get your address in the paper, however, there will be several unlisted garage sales […]
Twisted Tree Welcomes First International Performer Tonight with Cicso Dragon
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 18, 2024 at 12:01pm
A Jacksonville entertainment venue is hosting its first internationally touring artist this weekend. Singer and guitarist Cisco Dragon kicked off his U.S. tour this week and will take the stage tonight at the Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville. Dragon, who is a highly sought-after talent from Cozumel, Mexico, has toured both in the U.S. […]
West Nile Virus Found in Morgan County Mosquito Batch on Thursday
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2024 at 12:52pm
The Illinois Department of Public Health says that West Nile Virus has been found in Morgan County. According to a press release today, Morgan County and Hoffman Estates in the collar counties has both had confirmed batches of mosquitoes test positive for the virus. Morgan County’s was confirmed yesterday. It comes almost a month after […]
Former Jacksonville Woman Arrested in Springfield For Alleged Deceptive Practices, Organized Crime Activity
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2024 at 5:55am
A woman with ties to Jacksonville has been arrested on multiple charges in Sangamon County for alleged gang related activities. 30-year old Ashley N. Meyers of Middletown and formerly of Jacksonville was arrested by Springfield Police on Tuesday afternoon in the 3300 block of Veterans Parkway. Meyers has been cited for deceptive practice, possession of […]
Downsizing of Springfield, Other Central IL Post Offices Paused Until 2025
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2024 at 5:00am
The U.S. Postal Service is pausing the consolidation of mail processing operations at least until after January 1st after pressure from multiple members from Congress. USPS Postmaster Louis DeJoy said in a letter last Thursday to Senator Gary Peters, who is chair of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senate committee, saying that mail processing facility […]
Crime of the Week: Motorcycle Theft
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2024 at 4:53am
Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers are requesting the public’s help to assist the Jacksonville Police in their investigation and location of a stolen motorcycle. Some time in the overnight hours of April 30th, a 2001 pearl white Harley Davidson Sportster was taken from a residence in the 500 block of East Independence Avenue. The police […]
Missing Milton Teen’s Body Discovered North of Pere Marquette State Park
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2024 at 8:05pm
The body of a missing teenager that was seen Sunday evening was found this afternoon north of Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County. WICS Newschannel 20 reports that 19-year old Bryar A. DeJaynes’ body was discovered near the Illinois River in a remote portion of Jersey County. Jersey County Coroner Kevin Ayres confirmed the […]
Baylis Man Arrested For Child Pornography Charges
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2024 at 9:45am
A Baylis man has been arrested by Pike County authorities after a month-long investigation into a report of child pornography. Yesterday at 10:30AM, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Crime’s Against Children Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant in the 200 block of […]
The Drink Shop To Take Over Former Perk Coffee Location
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2024 at 9:40am
A local drink shop chain is taking over the site of the now-closed Perk Coffee. The Drink Shop, based out of Mt. Sterling, announced yesterday that they will expand to a third location at the former home of Perk, at 408 West Morton Avenue. Established in 2020, The Drink Shop currently has locations in Mt. […]