Old Pizza Hut comes down on West Morton
By Benjamin Cox on February 9, 2026 at 1:12pm
The former Pizza Hut building on West Morton Avenue is gone — but for a lot of Jacksonville residents, the memories tied to it are still piping hot. The former Pizza Hut location at 818 West Morton Avenue in Jacksonville was demolished today, marking the end of a familiar family restaurant landmark. The restaurant originally […]
HVAC at the Health Dept
By Gary Scott on February 9, 2026 at 9:47am
One of the Morgan County commissioners who represents the county board on the health department board is suggesting the county help the health department with its heating and air conditioning system. The health department has been struggling with maintaining temperatures in the building since moving to the corner of College and Clay. Morgan county commissioner […]
Fire Claims House
By Gary Scott on February 9, 2026 at 7:03am
Fire destroyed a home on South Main about 8:30 last night. The home was a single family home, and the house was owned by Jim Mabry. The family who lived there’s name, according to firemen was Sykes. Firemen say no one was home when the fire occurred. The report indicates the fire apparently started in […]
City Council Gets New Attorney?
By Gary Scott on February 9, 2026 at 6:30am
The Jacksonville city council may take final action on the no camping ordinance tonight. The ordinance passed on first reading last month. Aldermen discussed making changes to the ordinance, which includes $25 fines for violations for homeless people camping in the city. It’s not clear if those changes have been made, and if the ordinance […]
New Fees in the Village
By Gary Scott on February 9, 2026 at 6:27am
South Jacksonville decided to start charging fees for services for which the village has not required payment before. President Dick Samples says the fees are as much a deterrent for people seeking the help as it was to recover costs. Samples says the village will now begin charging for finger printing services. That charge will […]
Eight Years in Prison for Smith in Greene
By Gary Scott on February 9, 2026 at 5:55am
A Greene County man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison late last week in Greene County court. 37-year-old Dale Smith junior was sentenced to 8 years in prison on two class 3 felony counts of possession of meth. The sentences will be served concurrently. It followed the revocation of probation by the […]
Vaccination Recommendations Same at MCHD
By Gary Scott on February 6, 2026 at 12:40pm
The Morgan County Health Department is sticking with its usual plan for vaccinations. Director of nursing Jacqui Barringer says the kerfuffle raised by differing opinions that have developed on social media, fueled by new directives from the federal government have tended to confuse people. But, Barringer says the Illinois public health department came through yesterday […]
Another Delay in Siren Bids in South Jax
By Gary Scott on February 6, 2026 at 12:35pm
The South Jacksonville village board last night held off on any action on weather warning sirens. President Dick Samples says a part of the problem was his wording in the resolution, and the fact that more bidders have stepped forward. Samples say a motion to move forward died of a lack of second, which delays […]
Hunnewell, MO man sentenced in Brown County, IL violent arrest from 2024
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2026 at 6:29pm
A Hunnewell, Missouri man has been sentenced in Brown County, Illinois, following his arrest in Mt. Sterling after a violent confrontation with law enforcement in the summer of 2024. According to Brown County Circuit Court records, Ryan M. Edlin, 42, appeared in court on Thursday and entered a guilty plea to Class A misdemeanor resisting […]
Crimestoppers-Scooter
By Gary Scott on February 5, 2026 at 10:41am
Crimestoppers is offering help to police in the search for a missing scooter. The electric scooter was taken from a house in the 400 block of North Church. The scooter was described as an ASKGO 11 Sports Edition. Jacksonville police say the theft occurred sometime between 1 and 1:15 PM January 21st. Crimestoppers of Morgan-Sc0tt-Cass […]
