South Main Closes
By Gary Scott on May 31, 2026 at 7:25am
South Main Street will be closed for an extended period starting tomorrow. South Main will be closed from Beecher Avenue to Capps Avenue. The reason, work crews will begin working on the South Main Bridge replacement project. The project will include improvements to the bridge approaches. The work will be done by KE Vas, and […]
Hoots Road bridge Closes
By Gary Scott on May 31, 2026 at 7:23am
A bridge replacement project over I 72 begins tomorrow in Scott County. The Hoots Road bridge will be rebuilt over I-72 between the old route 36-72 interchange, and the Illinois 100/I-72 interchange northwest of Winchester. The project will require the closure of the bridge for the duration of the project. There will be lane closures […]
Two Wanted on Drug Charges
By Gary Scott on May 29, 2026 at 1:34pm
Two people wanted on drug charges are in the spotlight in this week’s Crimestoppers most wanted post for Morgan, Scott and Cass counties. One of the suspects is identified as 40-year-old Kyle Hunnicutt, who is reported to have last lived on Sheffield Lane in Jacksonville. Hunnicutt is wanted for meth possession. Hunnicutt is a white […]
Biker Sought by ISP
By Gary Scott on May 29, 2026 at 1:22pm
State police are asking for the public’s help in locating the person response for driving his motorcycle at a high speed in Sangamon and Cass counties. Troopers say the bike is a black Kawasaki ZX-6R with no registration plate. The driver is described as a white male, with a white or light gray helmet, wearing […]
Creviston Steps Down
By Gary Scott on May 29, 2026 at 6:16am
Routt Catholic High School is now looking for two new coaches. Long time football coach Barry Creviston announced on Facebook yesterday that he is stepping down as the Routt Rocket head football coach. Will Whalen announced earlier this spring that he was retiring as head boys basketball coach. Creviston led Routt to two conference championships, […]
Cherry Apartments Coming Down Soon?
By Gary Scott on May 28, 2026 at 10:26am
The last legal hurdle has been cleared for the demolition of a fire ravaged building on West State. That came Thursday. Mayor Andy Ezard says the next step for the Cherry Apartments at 342 West State is clearing the schedule. Ezard says Jaren Industries needs to finish work elsewhere, and move operations to Jacksonville. The […]
Waverly Fire Gets new Jaws of Life
By Gary Scott on May 27, 2026 at 12:32pm
The Waverly fire department received grant money earlier this week for rescue equipment. Officials of the Waverly fire protection district say the department received a grant for $25,839. District officials say the money will be used to buy new extrication equipment. This includes a cutter, spreader, two batteries and two battery chargers, a charging cord, […]
Data Center Focus from Opponents
By Gary Scott on May 27, 2026 at 12:30pm
Backers of a 6 month moratorium review for data centers made their presence felt at this morning’s Morgan County board meeting. The board approved new solar and wind ordinances, leaving only a data center ordinance for action later this year. Commissioner Michael Wood attended the meeting by telephone, and abstained on votes for the solar […]
Time Capsule Resting Spot
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 8:11pm
Jacksonville residents had a chance last night to see what goes into Jacksonville’s time capsule marking its 200th birthday. Jacksonville celebrated in October on the square. Last night, a brief ceremony was held to display the artifacts and letters. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard is very proud of the celebration last year, and the […]
More on Train Vehicle Accident Near Barry
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 8:07pm
More details have emerged about a train vehicle accident in Pike County that injured one late last week. Pike County sheriff David Greenwood says the accident happened 2 and a half miles west of Barry involving a vehicle and a Norfolk Southern train Friday night. Greenwood identified the driver as 18-year-old Samuel Oitker […]
