McQuillan is back at IC
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2026 at 1:33am
An Illinois College alum returns to the stage for a special presentation on the IC campus tonight. Luke McQuillan graduated from IC in 2010. Since then, he has provided voice action for The Amazing World of Gumball, and completed a musical novel “Love in the Light”. McQuillan returns to ICEBOX theatre tonight, presenting the show […]
Surcharge for Illinois Millionaires?
By Gary Scott on April 22, 2026 at 10:01am
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is pushing lawmakers to put a referendum on the ballot to have millionaires pay more. Quinn has long been a proponent of a 3-percent surcharge for millionaires on their income taxes. He claims it would help lower property taxes for families and businesses. A statewide advisory referendum in 2024 showed […]
World of Outlaws Race New Date Set
By Gary Scott on April 22, 2026 at 9:58am
The World of Outlaws race at the Jacksonville Speedway has been re-scheduled in mid May. The HY Vee Perks 40 race has been set for Tuesday, May 19th. The race was postponed because of storms last Friday. All tickets purchased for the race will be honored on the new date. Grandstand tickets are sold out, […]
Grants for 342 West State Demo?
By Gary Scott on April 21, 2026 at 12:07pm
Jacksonville is actively looking to see if grant money is available for the demolition and clean up of a burned out apartment building at 342 West State. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard says the building must come down as soon as possible, because engineers say the lack of structural integrity poses a threat to property and […]
IHSA Studies Parochial and Public School Sports Balance
By Gary Scott on April 21, 2026 at 9:29am
The Illinois High School Association has established a competitive balance committee to look at public and private schools. The committee’s charge is to address disparities between public and private schools competing in interscholastic athletics. The committee has already met twice. IHSA executive director Craig Anderson says the committee will meet through the summer months. He […]
UIS Profs back in Classrooms
By Gary Scott on April 21, 2026 at 9:23am
A tentative agreement has returned tenure and tenure tack professors to the University of Illinois at Springfield classrooms yesterday. The State Journal Register says the groups reached an agreement with the University late Sunday night. Members of the UIS United Faculty have been on strike since April 3rd with salary increases at the heart of […]
World of Outlaw Race Tonight at the Jacksonville Speedway has been postponed to sometime next month
By Gary Scott on April 17, 2026 at 11:31am
The promoter for the Jacksonville speedway says the World of Outlaws Jacksonville showdown is a no go tonight. Weather has postponed one of the biggest events on the Speedway schedule here. Dobson hoped the race could sidestep much of the rain and thunderstorm activity. But, discretion is the better part of valor, and he hopes […]
Higher Fire Protection Fees may be in offing for South Jax rural customers
By Gary Scott on April 17, 2026 at 11:00am
The South Jacksonville board next month will look at buying a fire truck, and raising rural fire protection fees. The trustees discussed both items last night at a committee of the whole meeting, but did not take any action. The South Jacksonville fire department needs a new aerial truck. President Dick Samples says the department […]
Morgan Co Multiplier-1
By Gary Scott on April 17, 2026 at 10:52am
The state says Morgan county property values need no increase for 2025 taxes, payable in 2026. That means Morgan County final multiplier is 1, meaning no adjustments are needed in the state’s eyes for property values here. The tentative multiplier released in January of this year was actually below 1. It has now been adjusted […]
Two Wanted in Morgan
By Gary Scott on April 17, 2026 at 10:49am
Two men wanted on warrants make up the most wanted for Morgan-Scott-Cass Crimestoppers this weekend. One of the two is 25-year-old Tydon Austin. He is wanted for control substance delivery, resisting police and driving with a revoked license. His last known address was on Gardendale Drive in Jacksonville. Austin is a black male, weighing 188 […]
