Paprocki Urges Prizker to Kill the Assisted Suicide Bill
By Gary Scott on November 5, 2025 at 5:26am
The Roman Catholic bishop in Springfield is critical of a bill legalizing doctor assisted suicide that passed the Illinois Senate late last week. Bishop Thomas Paprocki issued a statement last Friday. He said it was fitting that the senate passed the bill on Halloween, a day he says has become synonymous with glorifying death and […]
Torrential Rain Victims in Jersey and Calhoun are Called on to Respond
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2025 at 10:15am
The state of Illinois is rallying victims of this summer’s torrential rains to fill out a survey that could convince federal authorities to offer aid. Another round of damage assessments can be submitted now through Friday. The storms hit July 25th through the 28th, and August 16th through the 19th. One or both of the […]
Morgan County Primary Filings
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2025 at 10:00am
There are no changes in the candidate filings for next springs primary from last week at the Morgan County clerk’s office. Jamie Jackson, who filed as a Republican, remains the lone candidate for sheriff. Mike Carmody has already announced he would not return. There are three candidates for the seat now held by Dr. Michael […]
Lackey Road Name
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2025 at 9:34am
An area lawmaker backing a bill that would rename a portion of old 36 in honor of a Winchester undercover agent says work remains before the naming takes effect. State representative CD Davidsmeyer has sponsored a resolution to honor special agent Pete Lackey, who was killed on old route 36 on his way to work […]
Davidsmeyer Worried over SAFE T Act impact
By Gary Scott on November 3, 2025 at 11:45am
There is a growing rumble among republicans, state’s attorneys and officers about Illinois’ SAFE-T Act. The act was instituted in 2021, and took full effect in 2023. The idea around the act was to keep criminals who commit minor acts out of jail, clearing space in the jails and keeping those criminals from getting lost […]
Three Weekend Fire Updates
By Gary Scott on November 3, 2025 at 10:43am
The most serious occurred at the home of Savannah Lawrence at 624 Caldwell. The fire occurred Friday night sometime between 8 and 8:30. Firemen says lit candles caught Halloween decorations on fire while the occupants were away, causing substantial smoke damage through the house. One cat was saved, but firefighters say a dog and cat […]
Carpenter Named Public Guardian, Administrator in Greene
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 1, 2025 at 8:31am
A former Jacksonville City Attorney has been appointed by the Governor to serve the people of Greene County. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that semi-retired attorney and Jacksonville resident Eddie Carpenter has been appointed to serve as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Greene County. Carpenter currently serves in that capacity, representing Cass, Morgan, […]
Pike County Bridge Work
By Gary Scott on October 31, 2025 at 11:29am
A few I-72 bridges in Pike County will get some attention next week. The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin repair work on several bridges in Pike County. The bridges are between the New Salem-Pittsfield interchange at mile marker 31, and the Hull-Payson interchange at mile marker 10. Work begins Monday with the pre-stage widening […]
Beardstown man found unfit for trial in July to spend 2 years in DHS custody
By Benjamin Cox on October 31, 2025 at 12:48am
A Beardstown man found unfit for trial in July will spend the next two years of his life in a Springfield state institution before a rehearing of his case. Andrew J. Wright, 43, was remanded to the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Packard Mental Health Facility after a hearing in Cass County […]
Menard County State’s Attorney cited for DUI following single-vehicle crash near Tallula
By Benjamin Cox on October 28, 2025 at 7:19am
The Illinois State Police cited an Ashland woman for DUI on Friday night following a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 123 near Tallula. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, the Menard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a single vehicle crash on […]
