Village of Ashland Exploring AirBnB, Bed & Breakfast Ordinance
By Benjamin Cox on January 21, 2024 at 8:18am
One Cass County village is using Jacksonville as a model for a new ordinance regulating a new business venture. The Cass County Star Gazette reports that the Village of Ashland is currently exploring an ordinance to allow Bed & Breakfasts and/or AirBnBs. According to the report, Ashland Mayor Kitty Mau has been approached by residents […]
Cass Co. Board Tables Intercity Bus Ordinance
By Benjamin Cox on January 20, 2024 at 8:16pm
The Cass County Board has tabled a potential ordinance establishing regulations on intercity buses. The Cass County Star Gazette reports that the board decided to table the a measure that would regulate unscheduled intercity buses stopping in the county, and potentially leaving migrants. The report says that Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn and Cass County […]
Jacksonville African American History Museum Suffers Water Damage After Pipe Bursts
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 20, 2024 at 4:39pm
An area museum needs some major help after a pipe burst during the deep freeze last week. The Jacksonville African American History Museum will remain closed until further notice after a water pipe burst on the second floor of the historic Asa Talcott House which serves as home to the museum. Art Wilson with the […]
Spfld Man Arrested Three Times in Nine-Hour Span by JPD Friday Morning
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 20, 2024 at 9:22am
An employee of Jiffi-Stop in the 800 block of West Morton Avenue called police just after midnight Friday morning advising that a man with a Nike jacket on was inside the store causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. Upon arrival, officers located and arrested 31-year-old Jalen R. McBride of Springfield for criminal damage to […]
Village Zeroing in on Water Rate Increase, to Stay on City Water Till Further Notice
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 19, 2024 at 3:18pm
The picture of what a water rate increase would look like in the Village of South Jacksonville is starting to come into focus. The Village Board of Trustees continued the discussion of a water rate increase during their committee of the whole meeting last night. Village President Dick Samples told the board last night that […]
LLCC Jacksonville to Host Open House
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 19, 2024 at 11:37am
Prospective college students can find out more information during an open house event next month in Jacksonville. The Lincoln Land Community College Outreach Center in downtown Jacksonville will be hosting an open house event on Monday, February 19th. Anyone interested in starting or going back to school is invited to attend the event. Lincoln Land […]
Adams Co. Prisoner Walks Away From Community Service Project in Quincy
By Benjamin Cox on January 19, 2024 at 9:29am
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate of the Adams County Jail escaped custody while performing community service as part of the Work Alternative Program Wednesday morning. WGEM and KHQA report that 50-year old Zachary D. Nokes of Quincy walked away around 10:15AM Wednesday while doing community service near 8th and Jefferson streets in […]
Barry Man Injured in Train vs. Semi Collision in Pike County
By Benjamin Cox on January 19, 2024 at 5:54am
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a tractor trailer vs train collision that took place Wednesday in New Salem township. According to a press release from Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, at around 1PM on Wednesday, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Baylis Fire Department, and Pike County EMS responded to a collision between a […]
Three IL Members of Congress React to Passage of CR to Fund the Fed
By Benjamin Cox on January 19, 2024 at 5:51am
Congress avoided a partial government shutdown today by passing a short-term funding bill. The Senate easily passed the short-term funding bill by an overwhelming vote of 77-18. The House passed it by a 314-108 vote. Washington D.C. and national news outlets report that the House Freedom Caucus members unsuccessfully lobbied House Speaker Mike Johnson to […]
Rodgers Appointed to First Assistant State’s Attorney in Sangamon County
By Benjamin Cox on January 19, 2024 at 5:37am
Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser has announced his first appointment. Mary Beth Rodgers has been named the First Assistant State’s Attorney. Rodgers was the felony division chief for the State’s Attorney’s Office prior to the promotion. Rodgers has served as an assistant state’s attorney in Sangamon County since graduating from Indiana University’s Maurer School […]