Standoff is Over
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 11:49am
A ten plus hour standoff with police ended peacefully late this morning at Park and Hoagland in Jacksonville. The suspect was taken into custody, and then taken to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital for an assessment. His name will not be released until after that process. Jacksonville police chief Doug Thompson says the standoff began with a […]
New Philadelphia in Chicago
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 10:50am
New Philadelphia in Pike County got exposure in Chicago this week. There was a program called, “Land Holds the Truth: Free Frank McWorter and the Freedom Story of New Philadelphia” It was presented by Gerald McWorter, also known as Abdul Alkalimat. He shared the discussion of the history of New Phladelphia at the Gallery Guichard […]
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 10:48am
Morgan-Cass-Scott County Crimestoppers is seeking the public’s help with a theft on West Morton. Jacksonville police are investigating the theft that occurred someone between 8 PM Tuesday night, and 8 Wednesday morning. Police say someone took a shipment of merchandise from a business at the Lincoln Square shopping Center on West Morton. The public is […]
Crowe Arrested
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 9:19am
A retired Jacksonville school district superintendent was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of child pornography. 88-year-old Robert Crowe of Justin Drive was arrested at his home for child pornography and dissemination of child pornography. The arrest followed an investigation involving the Illinois State police. No other details have been made available. Crowe is free with […]
WIYC Run
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2026 at 10:28am
The Western Illinois Youth Camp is invited to a trail run at the camp next month. The first ever WIYC Trail Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 9th. The event kicks off at 9 AM. Registration is not required, and all are encouraged to attend. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. […]
Nearly 30 Tornadoes in Illinois Friday
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2026 at 10:26am
The National Weather Service is reporting close to 30 tornadoes crossed Illinois last Friday. Officials say there were 28 that moved through central Illinois. There was hail reported up to two inches in diameter, and multiple reports of wind damage. The damage here was from just east of Winchester, into Pike County, and through western […]
Lone Vet Honored in Springfield
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2026 at 6:56am
The Morgan County coroner’s office is honoring a deceased and unclaimed Navy veteran tomorrow by a full military burial. And, the public is invited. Coroner Marcy Patterson says Terry Kitchen died at a local nursing home in June of last year, and she has spent the past year learning more about his past. Patterson says […]
Surcharge for Illinois Millionaires?
By Gary Scott on April 22, 2026 at 10:01am
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is pushing lawmakers to put a referendum on the ballot to have millionaires pay more. Quinn has long been a proponent of a 3-percent surcharge for millionaires on their income taxes. He claims it would help lower property taxes for families and businesses. A statewide advisory referendum in 2024 showed […]
World of Outlaws Race New Date Set
By Gary Scott on April 22, 2026 at 9:58am
The World of Outlaws race at the Jacksonville Speedway has been re-scheduled in mid May. The HY Vee Perks 40 race has been set for Tuesday, May 19th. The race was postponed because of storms last Friday. All tickets purchased for the race will be honored on the new date. Grandstand tickets are sold out, […]
Grants for 342 West State Demo?
By Gary Scott on April 21, 2026 at 12:07pm
Jacksonville is actively looking to see if grant money is available for the demolition and clean up of a burned out apartment building at 342 West State. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard says the building must come down as soon as possible, because engineers say the lack of structural integrity poses a threat to property and […]
