Jones Gets 27 Years for Murder
By Gary Scott on September 15, 2026 at 9:21pm
A local man accused of murder in the stabbing of his significant other multiple times in 2024 admitted to the charge in Morgan County court this morning. 45-year-old Joshua Jones of South Jacksonville pleaded guilty today to first degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. His preliminary hearing for next […]
Where to Next For Downtown Improvements
By Gary Scott on September 15, 2026 at 11:01am
The Jacksonville city council is applying for another state grant aimed at improving appearances, probably for an area west of the square. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard says the grant is from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, or ITEP. It has a two year cycle, and the city has used past grants for improvements downtown, and […]
Quincy Billionaire Steps Forward
By Gary Scott on September 15, 2026 at 10:50am
The holder of the winning $1-billion winning lottery ticket has stepped forward, but the public still doesn’t have a name. The winning ticket was bought before the August 12th Powerball drawing at Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh on North 36th Street in Quincy. The lottery department says the winner has stepped forward to claim the ticket, […]
Jacksonville School Bd Mtg Planned
By Benjamin Cox on September 15, 2026 at 9:58am
The Jacksonville School District 117 Board of Education will meet Wednesday night with several financial and personnel matters on the agenda. The district will hold a public hearing at 6 PM on its proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The board is then scheduled to consider formally adopting that budget during its regular meeting. The board […]
New Cameras for Jacksonville police
By Gary Scott on September 14, 2026 at 7:55pm
The Jacksonville police department is getting an upgrade in its patrol and investigative divisions cameras. The Jacksonville city council voted tonight to spend $1-point-1 million with Axon for new body, in car and interview room cameras. The department is also getting tasers. Jacksonville police chief Doug Thompson says his department was running into […]
LIHEAP Starts October First
By Gary Scott on September 14, 2026 at 10:29am
MCS community services will start taking applications for the program that helps the low income pay energy bills October 1st. It is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. It is for older adults at 60 plus, individuals with a disability, families with children 5 years and younger, and households that are disconnected […]
WIYC Trail Run
By Gary Scott on September 14, 2026 at 10:27am
A 5 K trail run is planned for early October at the Western Illinois Youth Camp. The Happy Trails 5 K Trail Run will be held Saturday, October 10th at the camp on Club Lane at Lake Jacksonville. The event starts at 9 AM, and is open to runners, walkers and all in the Jacksonville […]
JPD releases Labor Day 2026 enforcement numbers
By Benjamin Cox on September 11, 2026 at 9:08pm
The Jacksonville Police Department reports one DUI arrest as a result of its Labor Day safety campaign. The enforcement campaign ran from August 14th through September 8th. JPD also issued 51 seat belt citations, including 16 during nighttime hours. Officers made eight other criminal arrests and issued 24 citations for suspended or revoked licenses, or […]
Jacksonville man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile
By Benjamin Cox on September 11, 2026 at 8:55pm
Jacksonville Police have arrested a Jacksonville man in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile. Police say 26-year-old Austin D. Sims was arrested following an investigation that began in August. Sims is accused of two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16. Police say […]
Crimestoppers Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on September 11, 2026 at 10:15am
Two men are in the spotlight this week as Morgan-Cass-Scott Crimestoppers most wanted. One of the men is 43-year-old Christopher Burton, who is wanted for retail theft. Burton is a white male, weighing 185 pounds, and standing 5 feet 7 inches tall. He has a shaved head and hazel eyes. His last known address is […]
