MCHA sued for alleged eviction issues with former tenant
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 12:37pm
A former Morgan County Housing Authority tenant has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was denied due process during his eviction and was unlawfully prevented from accessing his apartment before the court-authorized move-out date. Randall E. Ford, of Jacksonville, filed the lawsuit June 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District […]
Peoria Attorney Files Amended Civil Rights Complaint over gun seizure by former Cass County Sheriff
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 12:14pm
A federal judge has dismissed, without prejudice, an original complaint filed by Peoria attorney Luke A. Thomas against multiple West Central Illinois public officials and government entities, but the case is continuing after Thomas filed an amended complaint seeking to address the court’s jurisdictional concerns. Thomas filed the lawsuit June 30 in the U.S. District […]
Survey for Low Income Home Improvements for Jax
By Gary Scott on July 23, 2026 at 10:54am
Jacksonville city officials are seeking a sizable grant through the state to help low to moderate income residents make repairs to their homes. These projects would be for owner occupied, income qualified residents. Jacksonville community development director Brian Nyberg says this would be a new program for the city. He says the grant could be […]
ALPLM Announces Leadership Transition
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 7:38am
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will soon begin the search for a new executive director. Current Executive Director Christina Shutt announced last Wednesday that she plans to step down at the end of her current term in late 2026 after leading the Springfield institution since June 2021. According to the museum, Shutt is […]
Jacksonville woman files federal lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville over alleged driveway damage
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 7:22am
A Jacksonville woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville and unidentified city maintenance workers, alleging her constitutional rights were violated after city crews allegedly entered her property without permission and damaged her driveway. According to federal court records, Amanda R. Wilkinson filed the lawsuit Wednesday, July 22, in the U.S. […]
Chapin man receives probation in sexual abuse case
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 6:58am
A Chapin man has been sentenced to probation after entering a negotiated guilty plea in a Morgan County criminal sexual abuse case. According to Morgan County Circuit Court records, Michael C. Walters, 53, of Chapin, was originally charged on Feb. 13, 2025, with two Class X felonies: predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under […]
South Jax Bd Mtg
By Gary Scott on July 23, 2026 at 6:55am
The South Jacksonville board of trustees will look at the budget tonight. The village board will meet as a committee of the whole at 6:30 at Village Hall. In addition to the village spending plan, the board will consider the design of the new park in the village at Coronado and Orlando. And, the board […]
Former Dot Foods Employee Files Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit over wages
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2026 at 6:44am
A former Dot Foods employee from Winchester has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Mount Sterling-based food distributor, alleging the company failed to properly compensate hourly employees for all time worked. The lawsuit was filed July 13 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois in Springfield by Brenden Clanton. Clanton […]
Robbie McEvers Golf
By Gary Scott on July 23, 2026 at 5:48am
Over one hundred 60 young golfers are registered to play the Links today in the annual Robbie McEvers Golf Tournament. The Jacksonville Kiwanis Club and several volunteers will help the golfers ages 5 to 18 and walk with the players as they negotiate the Links Golf Course. Kiwanis golf chairman Wade Mathis says the tournament […]
Cherry Apartments Coming Down
By Gary Scott on July 22, 2026 at 6:16am
Long anticipated work to remove a fire-ravaged, empty apartment building on West State begins today. Jaren Industries is taking down the building at a cost of $350-thousand to the city of Jacksonville. The abandoned Cherry Apartments caught fire in mid January, and it’s close proximity to downtown and a new Morgan County building has made […]
