New Camera Trailer for JPD
By Benjamin Cox on April 8, 2025 at 7:38pm
Jacksonville Police Chief Doug Thompson announced today that the police department has taken possession of a new camera trailer from Utilitra that will be used in neighborhoods of concern. The camera will not be covert and will be out in the public in plain sight. There will be JPD patches on the trailer along with […]
Davidsmeyer’s Bullying Education Bill Passes House
By Benjamin Cox on April 8, 2025 at 8:42am
A constituent in State Representative CD Davidsmeyer’s district was concerned thattheir school’s bullying curriculum was not age-appropriate for her child inelementary school. According to Davidsmeyer, the bullying education materials depicted teenage social situations but were shown to younger children.Yesterday, the Illinois House passed Davidsmeyer’s legislation he filed in connection with the constituent’s concern which amends […]
Two Crashes Cause Hole In House, Knock Out Power on Jacksonville’s West End
By Benjamin Cox on April 8, 2025 at 8:04am
Jacksonville police responded to a pair of single-vehicle crashes on the city’s west end early Monday morning. West Central Joint Dispatch received a call at 12:04 a.m. Monday, April 7 from the 1600 block of Mound Avenue of a wreck in the area, but the caller could not provide any further information due to power […]
Pike County Deputy says he’s running for Sheriff next Spring
By Gary Scott on April 7, 2025 at 5:42am
A long time employee of the Pike County sheriff’s department has announced his candidacy for Pike County sheriff next year. Zack Orr says he will run as a republican candidate. David Greenwood currently serves as Pike County sheriff. Orr has worked in the Pike County sheriff’s department for 26 years. He says he started as […]
Phase II Expansion Recreates Buildings, Trees, and Honors Historic Figures, Past Board President
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 5, 2025 at 4:35pm
Work on the Jacksonville Area Museum’s Phase II expansion project continues, and officials say a large portion of it will be ready in time for the city’s Bicentennial. The project that began just over a year ago is making large strides and will triple the current exhibit space. Jacksonville Area Museum Board President David Blanchette […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested in Indiana for Cass County Murder
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 5, 2025 at 11:38am
According to an announcement by the Illinois State Police this morning, 45-year-old Benchy Couloute of Jacksonville has been arrested for First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony. According to the State Police, on Monday, March 24th, State Police special agents were requested by the Beardstown Police Department to assist with a homicide investigation that occurred […]
Tuesday Scores-Wednesday Schedule
By Gary Scott on April 2, 2025 at 6:16am
In baseball yesterday, JHS lost to Rochester 9-1, Routt beat Brown County 10-5, North Mac held off Carrollton 3-1, Pittsfield was shut down by Pleasant Plains 10-0, Beardstown knocked off Mendon Unity 3-2, Pleasant Hill lost to Camp Point 14-3, and Auburn was blasted by Staunton 14-2. The JHS softball team was blasted by Rochester […]
Scott Co. Election Results
By Benjamin Cox on April 1, 2025 at 10:13pm
Scott County had some close races. One can learn a little something different about how each county operates simply by sitting and waiting on election results come in for local races in a Consolidated Election. The Scott County Courthouse had a steady stream of people in and out throughout the night with many of them […]
Citizens’ Committee Merges with Revitalize Group, Urges Residents to Make Issues Known
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 1, 2025 at 10:10pm
Momentum continues to grow for the new citizens’ committee in Jacksonville. Moving Jacksonville Forward, an ad hoc citizens’ committee, met for the second time Thursday night. Co-chair Ben cox says he was again pleased with the turnout as well as the chance to merge with another community group that has a similar mission. “We actually […]
Two School Boards based in Cass County saw new members elected
By Gary Scott on April 1, 2025 at 9:55pm
The turnout in Cass County was just over 30 percent. Voters chose Casey French, Gary Bell, Autumn Foster and Marc Giovannini to the Virginia School Board. AC Central voters elected Brian Rennecker, Curtis Cosner, Daniel Edge and Kara Martin to the school board. Beardstown’s mayor is its incumbent. Tim Harris defeated Tom Schlueter. The new […]