BREAKING: Former House Speaker Michael Madigan Convicted on 10 Counts of Public Corruption

By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2025 at 3:02pm

Former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was found guilty on on 10 of 23 counts by a federal jury in Chicago today. The jury deliberated on the case for more than 10 days following a marathon three months of evidence and testimony at the trial. The jury […]

Multi-County Chase Involving a U-Haul Nets Two Arrests

By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2025 at 11:17am

A multi-county chase involving a U-Haul resulted in two Menard County residents being arrested on multiple charges. According to Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn, yesterday afternoon Cass County deputies received information on a theft that had occurred from a residence in the City of Virginia. An observant citizen witnessed part or all of the acts […]

Two Dead, Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision on IL-106, East of Pittsfield

By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2025 at 10:04am

The Illinois State Police have released information on a fatal crash in Pike County last night. At approximately 6:30 last night, a black 2016 Chevy Silverado driven by 72-year old Eric Harris of Springfield was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 106, about 5 miles west of Pittsfield. The truck was traveling behind an orange 2010 […]

Roodhouse Man Sentenced to Probation For Battery Incident at Boyd Hospital Last Year

By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2025 at 6:19am

A Greene County man accused of choking a nurse at a Carrollton hospital last year was sentenced to probation time on Friday. 31-year old Brandon L. Cathers of Roodhouse pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony aggravated battery to a nurse on Friday in front of Judge Zachary Schmidt. According to a report by the Journal […]

Repairs on US 67 Bridge in Beardstown Set for This Spring

By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:48am

Illinois Department of Transportation officials say bridge repairs will begin this Spring on the US 67 Beardstown bridge. The Cass County Star Gazette reports a repair contract to complete deck patching, bridge joint repairs, and structural steel repairs was advertised for bid last month. . Once the contract is awarded and executed, work on the […]

Millikin University, Lincoln Land Sign Simplified Transfer Process Agreement

By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:45am

The presidents of Lincoln Land Community College and Millikin University gathered in Decatur on Thursday to sign a new partnership that would allow LLCC graduates to seamlessly transition to Millikin. LLCC graduates can be automatically accepted to Millikin and complete their bachelor’s degree in two years with full-time enrollment, as long as they have 2.0 […]

South Jax Public Works Supt. Talks Water Main Breaks, Personnel

By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:41am

The South Jacksonville Public Works Superintendent wanted to clear the air about some confusion surrounding a water main break in the village and a subsequent boil order at the same time over the past week. Superintendent Brian English says this past week’s freeze and then bout of warm weather brought a perfect storm of problems […]

Jacksonville Main Street Celebrates 25 Years, Volunteers, Businesses at Annual Meeting

By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:33am

Jacksonville Main Street looked back on its 25th year in existence on Thursday night at Hamilton’s North East for its annual meeting, celebrating several community volunteers and businesses. The following people were honored with the following awards: llinois Main Street Lt. Governor’s Award in Excellence in Downtown Revitalization volunteer award: Cory Garner/El Crow Photography Illinois […]

Artists Sought for New Bazaar and Art Fair in Jacksonville Coffee House

By Jeremy Coumbes on February 8, 2025 at 10:01am

Artists and vendors are being sought for a bazaar and art fair at a downtown Jacksonville coffee house later this year. The Soap Co. Coffee House, located at 207 Sandy Street, will be home to the Vignette Bazaar Art Fair on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Event organizer Connor Meek says the event aims to provide […]

JPD Investigating Burglaries at S. Main Business, Lake Jacksonville Campers

By Jeremy Coumbes on February 8, 2025 at 9:36am

Jacksonville Police are investigating a pair of burglary incidents that occurred this week. Jacksonville Police responded to the Main Street Trading Company located at 305 South Main Street at approximately 3:45 am Friday for a report of a break-in. According to police reports, an unknown person broke out a window, made entry into the business, […]