Deer Dumping?
By Benjamin Cox on March 4, 2026 at 2:02pm
llinois Department of Transportation workers are under scrutiny after a Greene County man says he caught crews dumping deer carcasses near Apple Creek late last month. Robert Schollmeier of rural Greene County posted photos to Facebook on February 22nd showing IDOT trucks on the Belltown Bridge in the Apple Creek bottoms appearing to dump deer […]
Springfield man arrested after weapons, assault and hit-and-run arrest in Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on March 3, 2026 at 7:35pm
A 22-year-old Springfield man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly brandishing a weapon, fleeing from police, and crashing into another vehicle late Tuesday morning in Jacksonville. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers were first dispatched at 11:53 a.m. to the area of West Independence Avenue and North Main Street for a report of […]
Cass Co. Sheriff recognizes puppy rescue heroes
By Benjamin Cox on March 3, 2026 at 6:14pm
First responders in Cass County are being recognized following a house fire in Beardstown last week. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on February 26th, the Beardstown Fire Department, Beardstown Police Department, and Cass County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residential fire in the city. When deputies arrived on scene, they were informed […]
Beardstown Woman Missing
By Benjamin Cox on March 3, 2026 at 5:18pm
A Beardstown woman has been reported missing, and her family is asking for the public’s help. 33-year-old Alexis Bennett, formerly of Beardstown, was last known to be in the East St. Louis area near a homeless shelter. Family members say she does not have her identification or her medication and has not been heard from […]
PUW Soars Above the Goal
By Gary Scott on March 3, 2026 at 11:43am
This year’s Prairieland United Way campaign surpassed the half million dollar mark. The campaign wrapped up the final week of February. Executive director Karen Walker says the final tally put together today was $517,500. That’s 9 percent more than the goal of $475-thousand. Walker says the two co chairmen, Daniel Hackett and Ryne Turke worked […]
Jacksonville Main Street Awards
By Gary Scott on March 3, 2026 at 10:33am
Jacksonville Main Street has released its list of year end award winners. Unforeseen circumstances forced Jacksonville Main Street to cancel its year end meeting. Jacksonville Main Street director Judy Tighe says Donny Gillis was given the volunteer of the year award for his dedication, generosity and willingness to step up whenever called upon. GFL Environmental […]
Jackson nailed in Federal Indictment
By Benjamin Cox on March 3, 2026 at 6:35am
A Jacksonville man is facing federal drug charges following an indictment by a grand jury in the Central District Court of Illinois. Thirty-four-year-old Marquise Jackson is charged with two counts of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in Morgan County in July and August of 2025. According to federal court records, Jackson was served […]
Morgan County Plays Key Role in Big Pot Bust
By Benjamin Cox on March 3, 2026 at 6:32am
An Oregon man first busted in Morgan County in 2017 has now been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a massive cross-country marijuana conspiracy. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York, 38-year-old Robert Fiels of City Falls, Oregon, was sentenced to 70 months behind bars by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo after […]
Tix for Wednesday JHS Game
By Gary Scott on March 2, 2026 at 11:06am
Getting tickets for post season basketball is a new experience beyond the regional level for Jacksonville High School basketball fans. This is the first year JHS has played beyond the regional level since the 1999-2000 season. Jacksonville plays Wednesday night at 7 at Waterloo High School against East St Louis. JHS athletic director Ryan VanAken […]
February Weather
By Gary Scott on March 2, 2026 at 10:33am
Temperatures were up last month, and precipitation was down in Jacksonville. The average temperature last month was a little over 35 degrees. That’s about 3 degrees higher than normal. It was not an extravagant range last month. There were were just two of single degree readings, and one night of a below zero reading. At […]