Man Arrested in 2024 Jacksonville Drug Raid Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
By Benjamin Cox on November 6, 2026 at 4:04pm
A Springfield man arrested during a major drug bust in Jacksonville more than two years ago has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. 31-year-old Christopher S. Robinson was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless to 180 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. Robinson was […]
Enlow and Kuse Funeral Services
By Gary Scott on November 6, 2026 at 11:10am
Two priests who once served in Jacksonville died this week in Quincy. Monsignor Leo Enlow junior died Sunday in Quincy at the age of 77. His first assignment was to serve in Jacksonville with Monsignor Michael Driscoll at Our Saviour Catholic Church. He served there until 1983. Monsignor Michael Kuse died yesterday in Quincy. He […]
Springfield Man Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
By Benjamin Cox on November 5, 2026 at 4:13pm
In August 2026, detectives with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division began investigating a sexual assault reported by an adult victim. The victim identified the suspect, who is currently a registered sex offender. During the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant to seize and examine the suspect’s cellular phone. While examining the phone, detectives […]
Two Given Prison Sentences in Morgan County court
By Gary Scott on November 5, 2026 at 9:53am
Two people were sentenced to prison in Morgan County court yesterday. 26-year-old Austin Sims of the 300 block of East Independence admitted to having sex with a girl between 13 and 17, and pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual assault. Sims was arrested after an investigation and questioning August 22nd. Sims was given 3 years […]
Waverly Voting Equipment Issue Delays Morgan County Election Results Tuesday Night
By Benjamin Cox on November 4, 2026 at 11:10am
A technical issue with voting equipment from a Waverly precinct caused a brief delay in final election results being released in Morgan County Tuesday night. Morgan County Clerk Sherry Sills says the problem arose when equipment from Waverly Precinct 1 was brought in for tabulation at the Morgan County Courthouse. Sills says a thumb drive […]
Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison on drug charges
By Benjamin Cox on November 4, 2026 at 11:01am
A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine trafficking charge. 61-year-old Prince A. Stevenson was sentenced last Tuesday, in U.S. District Court in Springfield to 132 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stevenson was also ordered to pay a $100 […]
Former Winchester EMS board member pleads guilty to felony theft charges
By Benjamin Cox on November 4, 2026 at 11:00am
A former Winchester EMS employee and board member has pleaded guilty to three felony theft charges stemming from an investigation into the misuse of funds belonging to the Scott County emergency medical service. 48-year-old Jennifer J. McMillen of Winchester entered guilty pleas to two Class 2 felony counts of theft and one Class 3 felony […]
Jacksonville Officials Cautiously Optimistic About South Main Reopening Prior to Thanksgiving
By Benjamin Cox on November 4, 2026 at 10:56am
Jacksonville motorists could be driving across the South Main Street Bridge again before Thanksgiving, but city officials say the timeline is not set in stone. The Jacksonville Journal-Courier reported Tuesday that the city is targeting November 19th to reopen South Main Street between Morton and Beecher Avenues. The roadway has been closed since June for […]
Local Man Headed to Prison for 2 Years
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2026 at 9:50am
A local man was sentenced to prison on a weapons charge yesterday afternoon. 29-year-old Cameron Shafer of Knollwood Way was given 2 years in prison for possession of a weapon by a felon. Shafer was arrested by Jacksonville police in late September, after he allegedly flashed a weapon in his belt. A witness reported it […]
Hearing in Jacksonville for Drastic IHSA Proposals
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2026 at 7:30am
The Illinois High School Association has scheduled one of its public meetings on drastic changes to rules, including football, at Jacksonville High School for this month. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 18th at 9 AM. The proposals include one in which there would be separate classes for public and private schools for 4 and […]
