Investigation Continues into Missing Auburn Woman
By Harold Smith on February 24, 2026 at 10:03am
The Sangamon County Sheriff is asking for your help in the investigation into the disappearance of an Auburn woman nearly 40 years ago. Officials with the Sheriff’s Department say that on June 28, 1987, then-22 year old Brenda Bottoms walked with a female acquaintance from her residence in Auburn to a local tavern. As they […]
Grayson Goes to Prison in Undisclosed Location
By Harold Smith on February 24, 2026 at 9:53am
The former sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second degree murder last year has begun serving his prison sentence. 31 year old Sean Grayson was a Sangamon County Deputy when he responded to a call that resulted in the shooting death of Sonya Massey in July of 2024. Grayson was found guilty of the shooting […]
Morgan Co GOP Hosting Lt Gov Candidates’ Forum
By Harold Smith on February 24, 2026 at 9:46am
Voters will have an opportunity tonight (Tues., Feb. 24) to meeting the Republican candidates for Illinois Lieutenant Governor. The Morgan County Republican Club is calling tonight’s session The Pathway to Victory: Illinois Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum. On hand for the forum will be Lieutenant Governor candidates Aaron Del Mar, who’s running with Darren Bailey, […]
Pritzker Budget Impact on Jax
By Gary Scott on February 24, 2026 at 6:27am
The Jacksonville city council learned last night from the mayor’s office that the good state of Illinois giveth, as well was taketh away. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard told the council during the workshop session Governor JB Pritzker put money in the surplus to success program. This program was introduced in the city last year, and […]
Morgan County OKs Zimmer Solar Field
By Gary Scott on February 23, 2026 at 11:00am
The Morgan County board approved an application for the siting of a solar field north of Jacksonville, but not without a dissenting vote. Commissioner Michael Woods voted against the plan from Zimmer Solar. Woods says it was largely a symbolic vote. He knows the state has given little voice to counties in this siting process. […]
Beardstown man arrested for standoff in October sentenced
By Benjamin Cox on February 23, 2026 at 10:39am
A Beardstown man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced following an hours-long armed standoff this past Fall. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, officers with the Beardstown Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Adams Street in Beardstown shortly after 8 p.m. on […]
Money is Tight for Education Around the State
By Gary Scott on February 23, 2026 at 10:00am
Illinois schools are getting nervous about the funding help in the future from Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget does not include any increases. Jacksonville school district 117 Steve Ptacek says the school budget here for this year will be in the red. He says it’s not because of the schools overspending, but it’s more […]
South Jax to Get Two New Sirens
By Gary Scott on February 23, 2026 at 6:58am
The South Jacksonville board last night opted to buy two new weather warning sirens. President Dick Samples backed the action, saying South Jacksonville could not afford to have a siren go down. Samples says the action makes sense. The board voted to buy the sirens from GTSI, even though the bid was higher. Samples says […]
Shots Fired on Mauvaisterre-One Arrest
By Gary Scott on February 22, 2026 at 7:43am
A local resident was arrested after police investigated reports of shots fired in the 400 block of South Mauvaisterre about 9 Saturday night. 22-year-old Tynajah Lane of the 300 block of West Beecher was arrested for home invasion, and aggravated assault. Lane is being held at the Morgan County Jail. Police say one shot had […]
Two Prison Sentences Handed Down in Greene County Friday
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 21, 2026 at 9:35am
The Green County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that 33-year-old Nicholas Williams of Green County was sentenced to serve 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Friday, following his conviction on three separate Class 2 felony counts of possession of child pornography. Williams entered a plea of guilty on the three counts ahead of […]
