IDOT Talks Work Zone Fatalities
By Seth Gabriel on June 10, 2026 at 10:47am
Construction season is underway across the state, and leaders from the Illinois Department of Transportation are encouraging driver safety. Each year, IDOT reports nearly 6,200 accidents in work zones across the state, resulting in more than 1,000 injuries. Motorist can expect to see more highways covered in orange barrels over the summer months. Paul Wappel, […]
Panel Discussion on Juneteenth in Jax
By Gary Scott on June 10, 2026 at 10:43am
A panel discussion on the Underground Railroad will be held in Jacksonville in conjunction with the Juneteenth celebration this month. The discussion is free and open to the public. It will be held Friday, June 19th at Centenary United Methodist Church on East State. The event is being held in conjunction with the Journey to […]
Now-Find a Chief of Detectives for Jax
By Gary Scott on June 10, 2026 at 6:45am
Jacksonville police chief Doug Thompson has a key position to fill, now that Kyle Chumley has been added as a deputy chief. Chumley previously served as chief of detectives, before he was appointed to the post Monday night. Chumley knows this will be an important position to fill within the department. He says this officer […]
Jax Says Clean Up is Over
By Gary Scott on June 10, 2026 at 6:40am
Jacksonville city officials are reminding city residents that the city wide clean up is over. The clean up ran from Monday through Friday of last week. Officials say they appreciate the effort made to participate. But, the city is now asking any items remaining on the curbside should be removed as soon as possible. The […]
SA Looking for volunteers for Street Outreach for the Homeless
By Gary Scott on June 9, 2026 at 12:30pm
The group formed to fight homelessness in Morgan County has plans to send teams out next month to get a better understanding about the causes of the unhoused. Salvation Army captain Justian Corliss is joined in the group by Jacksonville alderman Joe Lockman, and former Jacksonville police Chaplain Alan Bradish among others who have banded […]
July 4th Run in Jax
By Gary Scott on June 9, 2026 at 11:19am
Registration is now open for the July 4th Independence Day run at Nichols Park. The event sponsored by Heartland Bank will be a 5K run, walk and fun run from Nichols Park through Jacksonville and South Jacksonville and back. All proceeds from the event go to Prairieland United Way. The cost is $25 for the […]
May Weather
By Gary Scott on June 9, 2026 at 9:38am
May was warmer, and a little drier than normal, but the drought remained broken. Temperatures averaged 63-point-3 degrees. That’s almost a full degree warmer than normal. Typical highs reached 75 and a half, and lows dropped to 51. Readings ranged from a high of 89 on the 29th, to 35 on the first day of […]
Chumley New Deputy Chief in Jax
By Gary Scott on June 9, 2026 at 9:25am
The Jacksonville city council last night unanimously backed the appointment of a new deputy police chief. The council agreed with police chief Doug Thompson’s choice of Kyle Chumley to replace Rodney Cox as one of the two chief deputies, Matt Martin serves in the other post directing patrols. Chumley will direct investigations and technology. Cox […]
Sangamon County Fair Kicks off this Week
By Seth Gabriel on June 8, 2026 at 12:06pm
The 2026 Sangamon County Fair is preparing for another year of agriculture, family fun and entertainment as they anticipate thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds this year. The fair kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday with the Miss Sangamon County Fair Queen Pageant slated for opening night at 7pm. The Grandstand entertainment will provide […]
WCIL Gives Starts today
By Gary Scott on June 8, 2026 at 9:51am
A four day online giving event begins today, and it will include at least one non profit orgainziation. The event is called WCIL Gives. WCIL stands for west central Illinois. It was launched last year by the Tracy Foundation. The event raised more than $150-thousand in 2025. Ryan Dowd of Pathway Services Unlimited says his […]
