PLUW Finishes Best Campaign in Years
By Gary Scott on April 16, 2026 at 10:36am
This year’s Prairieland United Way campaign raised more money this year than the organization has raised in nearly a decade. Prairieland United Way held its annual meeting last night to honor the two chairmen…Ryne Turke and Daniel Hackett, in addition to all the volunteers and agencies of the campaign. This past campaign hit the $517,539 […]
Calhoun Teacher to be Let Go
By Benjamin Cox on April 16, 2026 at 10:30am
The Calhoun Community School District has accepted the resignation of a junior high teacher as an investigation into his conduct continues. The Alton Telegraph reports that Evan Hopper, a first-year physical education and health teacher, submitted his resignation during a special school board meeting Tuesday night. District Superintendent Lori Young says Hopper had been suspended […]
Pilot Club and 75 Years
By Gary Scott on April 16, 2026 at 10:22am
One of Jacksonville’s service clubs celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Members of the Jacksonville Pilot Club cut a ribbon in front of Jacksonville city hall. President Tina Young is proud to call herself a member of the Pilot Club. She is proud of both the club, and the support the club receives from the […]
South Jax Board Meets Tonight
By Gary Scott on April 16, 2026 at 6:02am
The South Jacksonville village board meets as a committee of the whole tonight to look at a potential fire truck lease. There will be no action taken on the discussion. The fire department needs to replace it’s ladder truck, and the village has reached out to neighboring fire departments in search of a used truck. […]
Schofield Sentenced in Acree Murder Case
By Gary Scott on April 14, 2026 at 7:28pm
A Schuyler County woman is headed to prison for her role in the murder of her husband in October of 2020. 34-year-old Sara Schofield of Browning yesterday morning was given 2 years in prison for concealment of a homicidal death. She must also pay a $500 fine. A charge of obstructing justice was […]
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 […]
