Springfield man Gets 7 years in Prison
By Gary Scott on April 14, 2026 at 9:50am
A Sangamon County man was sentenced to prison in Morgan County court this morning for brandishing a gun at a victim in early March. 22-year-old Jacorrunta Robinson of Springfield was given 7 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon. Robinson had been convicted on two counts of robbery in Sangamon County […]
Georgia Man Brought Back to Calhoun
By Gary Scott on April 14, 2026 at 9:30am
An out of state wire fraud suspect was brought back to Calhoun County in late February this year. 57-year-old Timothy Whitaker of Augusta, Georgia is wanted here for theft over $20-thousand and wire fraud. The investigation dates back to June of last year, after the Calhoun County sheriff’s office received a complaint that someone local […]
City Ready to move on West State Demo
By Gary Scott on April 13, 2026 at 7:52pm
The Jacksonville city council was questioned last night about its bidding process. The question came up as the council voted to waive bids, and award a $350-thousand to Jaren Industries in Springfield. Technically, the city sought proposals, not bids, for the demolition of the Cherry Apartments building, burned in a fire in mid […]
Eren Williams Steps Down from Council
By Gary Scott on April 13, 2026 at 12:28pm
A Jacksonville alderwoman is stepping down immediately. Ward one alderwoman Eren White Williams turned in her letter of resignation last week. Williams says she needs to take care of what’s important to her..health and family. She says it’s time for her to focus on what’s important. Alderwoman Williams says she has learned a lot about […]
Open House Tuesday Night for Nexamp Solar Field
By Gary Scott on April 13, 2026 at 6:00am
The developer of a proposed solar field along Black’s Lane will hold an open house tomorrow afternoon at the Twisted Tree Music Hall. The field is being developed by Nexamp, a commercial solar company. Jack Curry of Nexamp says the location is good for a solar field. The project is just off Morton Avenue, near […]
Boil order for SMG customers
By Gary Scott on April 12, 2026 at 7:51am
Due to a water main break, there is a boil order for all customers along English Road, Wahl Road and Vanbebber Road that are west of Leetham Road as well as customers along Leetham Road south of English Road, all in Morgan County.
Rotary Green Trees/Shrubs
By Gary Scott on April 12, 2026 at 6:10am
The Jacksonville Rotary Club is selling trees and shrubs this month as part of the Rotary Green project. Rotary Green is working with the parks and lakes department with the project, designed to bring healthy trees to the community. Samantha Boston is leading the project. She says Rotary Green’s goal is to bring trees back […]
Underground Railroad at the Jax Museum
By Gary Scott on April 11, 2026 at 6:06am
An exhibit comes to the Jacksonville Area Museum that fits well into Jacksonville’s underground railroad history. It is a traveling exhibit from Looking for Lincoln. Jacksonville Area Museum director Tori Ohl says the exhibit is designed to put viewers into the story and struggles. Ohl says the exhibit stays here til August 1st. The exhibit […]
Jax Main Street Gets $15-thousand for Underground Railroad Mural
By Gary Scott on April 10, 2026 at 10:59am
Jacksonville is getting a chunk of money doled out by the governor’s office for public art projects. The money comes the Illinois Arts Council, governor JB Pritzker, and Illinois Humanities Jacksonville Main Street will get $15-thousand. The money is awarded to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence. Jacksonville Main Street director Judy […]
Latest Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on April 10, 2026 at 10:52am
Crimestoppers has targeted a couple of out of town suspects for this week’s most wanted. One is identified as 36-year-old Richard Hoyle. He is described as a white male, standing 5-8 and weighing 175 pounds. He has brush cut brown hair and hazel eyes. Hoyle is wanted for aggravated battery, and criminal damage to property. […]
