Two Most Wanted This Week
By Gary Scott on April 27, 2026 at 10:59am
Two people with an alleged violent criminal history have been identified by Morgan-Cass-Scott Crimestoppers on the most wanted list this week. One is 29-year-old Vontourius Dickerson. He is wanted on two counts of domestic battery, and a single count of interfering with a domestic violence report. Dickerson is a black male, weighing 170 pounds who […]
Ground officials Broken for New School
By Gary Scott on April 27, 2026 at 10:58am
Jacksonville school officials officially broke ground last week at the new grade school on the southeastern edge of Woodson. Jacksonville school superintendent Steve Ptacek says the exercise was ceremonial only, because work on the site had started earlier this spring. The new Murrayville-Woodson Grade School will cover 40-thousand square feet at the corner of the […]
No More Sports and Such for Home Schooled Students under the Jacksonville School Banner
By Gary Scott on April 27, 2026 at 9:35am
The Jacksonville school board has clarified its policy for home schooled students who want to participate in district extra curricular activities. Currently, there are no part time players in the district. Assistant superintendent Matthew Moore says going forward, the ban on home schooled students participating in district 117 extra curricular activities has been formalized. He […]
Two Seats Remain Open on Jacksonville City Council
By Gary Scott on April 27, 2026 at 9:32am
Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard is cautious in his replacement of two aldermen on the Jacksonville city council. Fifth ward alderman Don Cook retired in January, and first ward alderwoman Eren White Williams stepped down this month to spend more time on her health and family. Ezard says he hopes to fill the spots soon. He […]
Jax Council Mtg
By Gary Scott on April 26, 2026 at 9:11am
It is a thin agenda that awaits the Jacksonville city council Monday night. There will be a presentation by an Illinois College engineering class about the RISE development site off Massey Lane. The class will review details about the proposed site layout. Aldermen will look at renewing website services agreement with Revize. These will include […]
Standoff is Over
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 11:49am
A ten plus hour standoff with police ended peacefully late this morning at Park and Hoagland in Jacksonville. The suspect was taken into custody, and then taken to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital for an assessment. His name will not be released until after that process. Jacksonville police chief Doug Thompson says the standoff began with a […]
New Philadelphia in Chicago
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 10:50am
New Philadelphia in Pike County got exposure in Chicago this week. There was a program called, “Land Holds the Truth: Free Frank McWorter and the Freedom Story of New Philadelphia” It was presented by Gerald McWorter, also known as Abdul Alkalimat. He shared the discussion of the history of New Phladelphia at the Gallery Guichard […]
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 10:48am
Morgan-Cass-Scott County Crimestoppers is seeking the public’s help with a theft on West Morton. Jacksonville police are investigating the theft that occurred someone between 8 PM Tuesday night, and 8 Wednesday morning. Police say someone took a shipment of merchandise from a business at the Lincoln Square shopping Center on West Morton. The public is […]
Crowe Arrested
By Gary Scott on April 24, 2026 at 9:19am
A retired Jacksonville school district superintendent was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of child pornography. 88-year-old Robert Crowe of Justin Drive was arrested at his home for child pornography and dissemination of child pornography. The arrest followed an investigation involving the Illinois State police. No other details have been made available. Crowe is free with […]
WIYC Run
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2026 at 10:28am
The Western Illinois Youth Camp is invited to a trail run at the camp next month. The first ever WIYC Trail Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 9th. The event kicks off at 9 AM. Registration is not required, and all are encouraged to attend. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. […]