Severe Weather Possible This Afternoon and Tonight Across West Central Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2026 at 12:15pm
Residents across West Central Illinois should be keeping a close eye on the sky this afternoon as conditions become favorable for severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been issued for much of Central Illinois, including Morgan, […]
Taylor Murder Trial
By Gary Scott on March 10, 2026 at 6:45am
Jury selection begins today in Morgan County court in the murder trial of a local man accused of shooting to death a teen on East College in Jacksonville in early June of 2024. 19-year-old Larry Taylor is charged with three counts of first degree murder, and is the man the state believes is responsible for […]
City Buys 2nd Patroller Trailer
By Gary Scott on March 10, 2026 at 6:43am
The Jacksonville city council last night approved the purchase of a second patroller trailer for the city police department. Police chief Doug Thompson is happy. He says the department’s first trailer, often seen around town at requested locations, with lights and cameras, has been very effective in the battle against crime in high traffic areas. […]
Council Okays Demolition
By Gary Scott on March 10, 2026 at 6:31am
The Jacksonville city council last night authorized the administration to go to court to begin the formal demolition of a fire damaged abandoned apartment building on West State. The item on the agenda read the council would waive bids, and accept a demolition proposal from Jaren Industries, whose equipment is at the site at 342 […]
Northern Macoupin resident killed in I-55 crash
By Benjamin Cox on March 9, 2026 at 12:43pm
The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, confirmed the deaths of two individuals involved in a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 55 early this morning. The incident occurred in the southbound lane near the Chatham / East Lake Drive exit. A 42-year-old female resident of Wentzville, Missouri, and a 51-year-old female resident of Girard, Illinois, were […]
Arenzville Bridge Patched
By Gary Scott on March 9, 2026 at 10:26am
A bridge near Arenzville is giving the Morgan county highway department a bit of a headache. Morgan County highway engineer Matt Coultas told the Morgan County board this morning the bridge is safe, but was the subject of a patching job by his crews. Coultas says the bridge needs a permanent fix. It is the […]
Altamont Man Wanted Here
By Gary Scott on March 9, 2026 at 10:21am
A central Illinois man has made the most wanted list for Morgan, Cass, Scott Counties Crimestoppers. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Leo Cline of Altamont. Crimestoppers says Cline is wanted for public indecency. Cline is described as a white male, weighing 143 pounds. He has hazel eyes, and was last known to live in […]
Crimestoppers Helps with Nortonville Burglary
By Gary Scott on March 6, 2026 at 12:21pm
Crimestoppers is offering a helping hand to the Morgan County sheriff’s department in its investigation of a rural theft near Murrayville. The alleged incident occurred between February 20 and last Friday. It occurred at a shed on Nortonville Road near Murrayville. The address was in the 23-hundred stretch of the road. Deputies says someone or […]
Burrus and Lonergan in Ag Hall of Fame
By Gary Scott on March 6, 2026 at 5:19am
The Morgan County agriculture hall of fame welcomed in two more members last night. The 47th annual Agri Industry banquet was held at Hamilton’s by the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. The two newest members are Todd Burrus and Mike Lonergan. Burrus has been in the family owned seed business, Burrus Seed, for 50 years. […]
South Jax Fire Protection District Referendum
By Gary Scott on March 5, 2026 at 6:47am
South Jacksonville fire officials are pushing for voter approval later this month of a fire protection district that would encompass the village. The proposed boundaries are Midway Road, where Murrayville Woodson district ends, route 36 to the Scott County line, the village, and up to fire protection districts to the east. South Jacksonville fire chief […]