Comstock to lead the Y
By Gary Scott on April 6, 2026 at 5:12pm
The Bob Freesen YMCA has a new leader. The YMCA board has announced the hiring of Drew Comstock as the new executive director. Comstock will take over June 1st. In his high school and college years, Comstock worked at the front desk of the Y, was a junior soccer and basketball coach, and […]
Two Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on April 6, 2026 at 10:50am
Crimestoppers of Morgan-Cass-Scott Counties is seeking help in the location of a couple of suspects this week. One is identified as 35-year-old Venson Williams. He is described as a black male, weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Williams stands 6-1. He is wanted for criminal trespass to a vehicle, and is also […]
Defendant in Calhoun County faces Deportation for child sex crimes
By Gary Scott on April 6, 2026 at 10:19am
An area man has been arrested in Calhoun County for child sex crimes. The Calhoun County sheriff’s office has identified the defendant as Orlin Guevara-Ulloa. Guevara Ulloa was arrested a week ago for indecent solicitation of a child, solicitation to meet a child, and grooming. Limited details about the incident were provided by Calhoun County […]
Long Flu Season
By Gary Scott on April 6, 2026 at 10:08am
It was a long flu season in the Jacksonville area this year. Morgan County Public Health Department director Dale Bainter says the flu season this year would not quit. Bainter says only now is he beginning to see the end. He says the flu season hit a peak about a month ago, and then wouldn’t […]
Carmody Talking with DCFS About Grant
By Gary Scott on April 6, 2026 at 10:04am
Morgan County Sheriff Mike Carmody is negotiating a contract with the state that allows the county to provide services for children. Sheriff Carmody told the board this morning that money in the contract provides the county with a grant that would include a car, and a deputy’s salary. Carmody says the county was in a […]
Flood Concerns?
By Benjamin Cox on April 6, 2026 at 10:01am
Flood warnings continue along the Illinois River, with several communities expected to see rising water levels through the end of the week. The National Weather Service reports that minor flooding is already occurring along portions of the river, with moderate flooding forecast in some areas. Near Havana, the Illinois River was measured at 14-point-5 feet […]
Santana Sentenced to 95 years for attempted murder in Springfield
By Gary Scott on April 3, 2026 at 1:26pm
A Cook County man has been sentenced in Sangamon County court for the attempted murder of an Illinois State trooper. 39-year-old Cristobal Santana was sentenced to 95 years in prison today in Springfield. He was convicted by a jury in August of opening fire on Dakotah Chapman Green after a traffic stop in October of […]
Sang Co Board Meets at BOS for Data Center Discussion
By Gary Scott on April 3, 2026 at 12:49pm
The Sangamon County board has scheduled its regular month board meeting next week in a bigger venue, to handle large crowds concerned about data centers. The focus now is a site west of Springfield in Sangamon County close to the Morgan County Line and Waverly The proposed CyrusOne data center conditional use permit was tabled […]
Underground Parking Changes in Springfield
By Gary Scott on April 3, 2026 at 6:52am
An underground parking garage in downtown Springfield went fully automated this month. The garage at the Old State Capitol in downtown Springfield improves the security, and makes the garage safer. The cost for monthly parking has dropped as a result from $85 to $65. But, daily parking will not be an option for the foreseeable […]
Jax Memorial Hospital Foundation Education Grants
By Gary Scott on April 3, 2026 at 6:49am
The recently appointed director of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation is urging students to apply for grants through the foundation. Kristen Jamison took over the post late last year, after Pam Martin retired. Jamison says the hospital provides tuition assistance grants to colleagues who already work at the hospital. Jamison says the foundation grants target […]
