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 […]
Morgan Co. Emergency Management Still Regrouping After Last Week’s Severe Weather Outbreak
By Benjamin Cox on June 24, 2025 at 8:58am
The Morgan County Emergency Management Office is still gauging its response to the Wednesday, June 18 series of tornadoes that hit in and around the Jacksonville area. Morgan County ESDA Coordinator Phil McCarty says his office and city officials had lengthy meetings on Monday afternoon discussing the response to and the aftermath of the storms […]
City Receives New Bathrooms for Square
By Benjamin Cox on June 24, 2025 at 8:56am
The City of Jacksonville was bequeathed new downtown public restrooms on Monday, June 24 from the Sherman-Pershing Group – a company owned by Rabbi Rob & Lauren Thomas. Throughout their many real estate purchases over the last two years, the Thomases bought the vacant lot at 42 North Central Park Plaza. The green plot of […]
Long-time Greene Co. Chief Deputy Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2025 at 9:32pm
Long-time Greene County Chief Deputy Cale Hoesman announced today he will be seeking the office of Greene County Sheriff. Hoesman said in a press release this afternoon that he will be seeking the office as a Republican in the 2026 General Election: “With over 30 years of experience serving this community, I understand the challenges […]
Tornadoes Confirmed
By Gary Scott on June 20, 2025 at 9:13am
The National Weather Service says several tornadoes were spawned by the storm that clipped Jacksonville over the noon hour Wednesday. Morgan County emergency services director Phil McCarty says the news probably surprises no one, but the weather service has to make the call. And, he says one of the tornadoes had some thump to it. […]
Fire Destroys Vehicle, Damages Home Friday in Jacksonville
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 14, 2025 at 5:42pm
Jacksonville Fire Department crews were dispatched to 448 South Mauvaisterre Street for a call for a fully engulfed vehicle fire that was starting to spread to the residence at approximately 7:30 pm Friday. According to an incident report, fire crews were met at the scene by Jacksonville Police, who said it was believed ammunition was […]
Messy Arrest of Beardstown Man
By Gary Scott on June 4, 2025 at 4:45pm
A Beardstown man is being held in jail after a violent traffic stop that occurred in the middle of last month. Jacob Lopez, age unknown, was arrested during a traffic stop on May 13th. According to charging documents from the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office, Beardstown officers were called out for an unruly and intoxicated individual. […]