Ripley Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in So. Brown Co. on Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on July 1, 2025 at 9:11am
A Ripley man was killed when his motorcycle and a truck collided on a rural southern Brown County road this past weekend. KHQA reports that Rusty Rickard was headed north at the intersection of 1400E Street and County Road 950N when his motorcycle was hit by a truck. Rickard was pronounced deceased at the scene […]
4th of July Parade to See “More Shriner”s Than Ever Before” Thanks to Local Potentate
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 30, 2025 at 8:46pm
The upcoming Jacksonville Rotary 4th of July Parade looks to be inundated with another fraternal group in honor of their current leader, and helping kids. Tony Moore of Jacksonville currently serves this year as Potentate of Ansar Shrine in Springfield. Moore says he became a Shriner after his son Brock received years of treatment at […]
Changes to Rotary Club July 4th Parade
By Seth Gabriel on June 30, 2025 at 4:52pm
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville has announced a change for the 4th of July Parade. Because of construction on West State Street near the downtown square, the end point of the parade has been changed. The parade route will still form up and originate at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. The route will proceed on Grand […]
Two Vehicle Accident on East Morton Near I-72
By Seth Gabriel on June 30, 2025 at 3:26pm
Two people suffered minor injuries after a two vehicle roll-over crash on East Morton. The accident occurred at East Morton and Mobil road about 12:30 Monday afternoon. Jacksonville Police report 30 year old Randall Pean of the 200 block of Caldwell was southbound on Mobil Road when he failed to yield at the intersection, […]
Bost Calling For Audit on St. Louis Mail Processing Center
By Benjamin Cox on June 28, 2025 at 10:16am
A southern Illinois Congressman is calling on the federal government to audit the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center, citing ongoing mail delays. 12th District Congressman Mike Bost sent a letter on Wednesday to U.S. Postal Inspector General Tammy Hull requesting a compressive audit of the St. Louis distribution center, according to a report by […]
Man Commits Suicide After Leaping from Grain Elevator in Kincaid
By Benjamin Cox on June 28, 2025 at 10:10am
A man in Kincaid has died after local authorities say he leapt from a grain elevator on Thursday morning. According to a press release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:16 a.m. on Thursday, Christian County 911 received a report of a male subject observed walking on top of a grain elevator located […]
Ohio Man Arrested on Drug Charges on I-72 in Morgan County
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 28, 2025 at 10:01am
The Illinois State Police arrested an out-of-state man in the area yesterday. According to a report by ISP Troop 6 officials, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an ISP trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai SUV on eastbound Interstate 72 near milepost 68 in Morgan County. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, […]
Pike County Sheriff Warns of New Phone Scam Involving Release from Custody
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 28, 2025 at 9:51am
According to an announcement Friday afternoon, Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood is urging the public not to fall for a phone scam involving the release of a loved one from jail. Greenwood says calls and messages have been sent claiming money needs to be paid for a loved one to secure GPS to be released […]
Lahood-Miller Being Challenged
By Gary Scott on June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Illinois’ 16th Congressional District is getting a crowded field for the 2026 General Election. Republican incumbent Darin LaHood has been a member of Congress since 2015. He’ll now see a challenge from across the aisle as he seeks his fifth term in the U.S. House. Ben Cox has the special report: Dunlap incumbent Republican Darin […]
Tracy to Run Again
By Gary Scott on June 25, 2025 at 10:50am
Senator Jil Tracy says she will run for re-election. Senator Tracy was first elected to the Illinois senate in 2022, and had served for 8 years in the Illinois House. She currently served as the senate republican whip. Tracy says she thinks many hardworking Illinois families feel unheard because of the administration of Governor JB […]