Pikeland Superintendent Confirms Former Employee No Longer with District Amid Police Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 12:03pm
The superintendent of Pikeland Community Unit School District Number 10 has confirmed that a former district employee is no longer employed by the school system as police continue investigating allegations involving inappropriate conversations with students. Superintendent Dr. Russ Tepen issued a public statement Thursday after questions were raised on social media by the parent of […]
Greenfield Chief seeking tips on Greenfield Lake restrooms vandalism
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 11:44am
The Greenfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help after repeated acts of vandalism at the public restrooms at Greenfield Lake. In a letter released June 15, Police Chief Nathanial Alderfer says juveniles have intentionally damaged the facilities over the past several months by dumping rocks and pebbles into toilets, causing severe plumbing blockages […]
Sangamon Coroner seeking next of kin of man found dead at construction site in Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 11:01am
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the next of kin of Michael Satterfield, 66, of Springfield. Mr. Satterfield was found on June 18 near a construction site in the 1000 block of North Grand Avenue East in Springfield. The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the […]
Rotary Invites the Community to annual Fourth of July Parade
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 10:57am
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to attend its Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4. The event is an annual holiday tradition, made even more significant as the community celebrates the nation’s 250th year. This year the parade’s focus is “Celebrating Freedom, Service and Impact,” honoring those who willingly unite to build strong connections within our local and […]
MacMurray Foundation Opens Second Round of Community, Education Grants
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 10:24am
The MacMurray Foundation and Alumni Association is launching its second year of competitive grant funding, with applications opening July 1st for educational and community improvement projects. The Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 to not-for-profit organizations and school districts that continue MacMurray College’s legacy of supporting education and strengthening local communities. Foundation leaders […]
River Levels Remain Elevated Across West Central Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 10:19am
High water continues to impact communities along the Illinois River as rivers across west central Illinois remain above flood stage following recent rounds of heavy rain. WGEM reported early this week that residents in Pike County are continuing to deal with flooding along the Illinois River, with some low-lying roads closed and riverfront areas underwater. […]
HSHS Names First Chief Administrative Officer for St. John’s Children’s Hospital
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 10:07am
Hospital Sisters Health System has named the first Chief Administrative Officer for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield. Aryn Hunter will assume the newly created leadership position on July 19. She will oversee nursing, hospital operations and other organizational functions for the Children’s Hospital. Hunter currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer at HSHS St. […]
Pathway Services Named Jacksonville’s Best Nonprofit for Second Straight Year
By Benjamin Cox on June 27, 2026 at 10:06am
Pathway Services Unlimited has once again been recognized as the Best Non-Profit Organization in Jacksonville. The honor comes from BusinessRate’s annual “Best of Jacksonville” awards program and is based on verified customer reviews and community feedback collected through Google Reviews and analyzed by the company’s independent rating system. Executive Director Ryan Dowd says the recognition […]
Cherry Apartments coming down soon
By Gary Scott on June 24, 2026 at 12:37pm
The fire gutted apartment complex on West State may be coming down soon. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard says Jaren Industries were hired for the project, at a cost of about $350-thousand. The city has pursued all the legal angles, and made it through the hoops. Ezard says the building will come down. But, he says […]
Pregnant Woman Defends Herself
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2026 at 12:46pm
A Sangamon County teen is in custody in Springfield after he was stabbed while threatening a a teen mother-to-be late last week. 18-year-old Marcello Scott of Springfield is being held for home invasion, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery to a pregnant woman. The Sangamon County sheriff’s office says deputies were called to an apartment […]
