Tix for Wednesday JHS Game
By Gary Scott on March 2, 2026 at 11:06am
Getting tickets for post season basketball is a new experience beyond the regional level for Jacksonville High School basketball fans. This is the first year JHS has played beyond the regional level since the 1999-2000 season. Jacksonville plays Wednesday night at 7 at Waterloo High School against East St Louis. JHS athletic director Ryan VanAken […]
February Weather
By Gary Scott on March 2, 2026 at 10:33am
Temperatures were up last month, and precipitation was down in Jacksonville. The average temperature last month was a little over 35 degrees. That’s about 3 degrees higher than normal. It was not an extravagant range last month. There were were just two of single degree readings, and one night of a below zero reading. At […]
Green Wall to Close
By Benjamin Cox on March 2, 2026 at 9:58am
The Green Wall Bar and Grill in Franklin is temporarily closing its doors. In a Facebook post, owners George, Gina and Kyle Hamilton announced the business would close after Thursday due to significant staffing changes that Hamilton’s needs time to adjust to. They thanked customers for their patronage and said they were appreciative for their […]
Winchester Gym Coming down
By Gary Scott on March 2, 2026 at 5:41am
The Winchester school board decided the inevitable Friday afternoon in a special session. The Winchester grade school gym is coming down. Superintendent Jeff Abell says the board hired Graham Hyde Architects to get a demolition permit for the gym, and begin design of the multi purpose building. The building won’t be the gym. Abell says […]
Durbin, Duckworth vote in favor of Gilmore’s appointment to Central District Court top prosecutor job
By Benjamin Cox on February 27, 2026 at 4:38pm
Illinois’ U.S. Senators are backing a Central Illinois prosecutor for a top federal position.U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Tammy Duckworth announced support this week for the nomination of Gregory M. Gilmore to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, according to reporting from WGLT in Normal and official Justice Department information. […]
Sheurman Appointed to WIEDA
By Benjamin Cox on February 27, 2026 at 4:30pm
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Gina Sheurman to serve as a member of the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority. The appointment awaits confirmation by the Illinois Senate. Sheurman currently is Executive Director of the Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation in Pittsfield. She has been involved with the Pike County Chamber and EDC […]
Vandalism off Sandusky
By Gary Scott on February 27, 2026 at 10:48am
Police are looking to Crimestoppers for help in an apparent vandalism incident on Berkshire Lane earlier this week. The incident occurred off Sandusky Road about 9:45 last Monday night. Police say a chunk of asphalt was thrown through a window at the home in the 300 block of Berkshire. No one was hurt. Crimestoppers is […]
Crimestoppers Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on February 27, 2026 at 10:47am
Morgan Cass-Scott County Crimestoppers has identified a couple of Cass County residents as most wanted this week. One is 48-year-old John Baker of Ashland. He is wanted for driving with a suspended license. Baker is a white male, bald, with hazel color eyes. He stands 5-6 and weighs 190 pounds. Baker’s last known address was […]
Three Picked Up for Burglary
By Benjamin Cox on February 27, 2026 at 6:00am
Three area residents are being held on suspicion of burglary. A Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy made a traffic stop Wednesday for a traffic violation. Arrested were 57-year-old Aaron Morath of Chambersburg, 38-year-old Kristan Vidak of Meredosia and 53-year-old Nellie Knous of Meredosia. The three were picked up for residential burglary, criminal trespass, theft and conspiracy. […]
Cottage Cheese recall
By Benjamin Cox on February 26, 2026 at 1:23pm
Saputo Cheese USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Great Value cottage cheese products due to a possible health risk. Some of those products are sold at Walmart. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that some liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not have been fully pasteurized to state regulatory standards. […]