Trump’s Candidacy Challenged in Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on January 5, 2024 at 6:52am
Former President Donald Trump’s candidacy for the Republican primary is now being challenged in Illinois. The Chicago Sun Times reports that 5 voters working with a voting rights organization formally objected to the former president’s nominating petitions today on the grounds that he helped engineer the January 6th, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot. According to the […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Drug/Firearm Possession After Warrant Search
By Benjamin Cox on January 4, 2024 at 4:07pm
The Jacksonville Police Department’s Special Response Team and the Central Illinois Enforcement Group arrested a Jacksonville man at a northeast-end residence today on multiple charges. According to a press release, a search warrant was served at a residence in the 600 block of Allen Avenue and the following drugs were recovered, 33 ½ grams of […]
Local Red Kettle Campaign Less Than 50K Short of Budget Goal Ahead of Jan 31 Deadline
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 4, 2024 at 11:27am
The Jacksonville Salvation Army closed the gap in the Red Kettle Campaign shortfall heading into the start of the year, and with less than a month to go, officials are urging the public to help get them over the top. Major Chris Clarke with the Jacksonville Salvation Army says there is still time to get […]
Mt. Sterling Boil Order Lifted
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 3, 2024 at 4:13pm
The boil order in the City of Mt. Sterling issued last week for residents with city water north of Highway 24 and west of Highway 99 has been lifted.
US 67 Semi Rollover Reportedly Caused by Unidentified Vehicle
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 3, 2024 at 11:17am
A portion of US Route 67 was closed to traffic early this morning after a semi rolled over. According to preliminary information by Illinois State Police Troop 6 officials, troopers were called to US 67 and Post Road in Schuyler County at approximately 3:30 this morning for a report of a rolled-over truck tractor semi-trailer. […]
McDonough District Hospital President and CEO Suspended Pending Internal Review
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 3, 2024 at 11:01am
The President and CEO of a West Central Illinois hospital has been suspended with pay pending an internal review. According to reports by WIUM and Becker’s Hospital Review, the McDonough District Hospital Board of Directors voted to suspend President and CEO Brian Dietz following a nearly two-hour closed-door meeting on Thursday of last week. According […]
Tech Loss Contributes to Tip Decline, Crime Stoppers Hopes New Website Will Help Turn the Tide
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 3, 2024 at 10:35am
The loss of some technology led to a drop in Crime Stopper tips in 2023, but officials say it was still a good year despite the loss. Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass Counties released the 2023 year-end stats Tuesday. Crime Stoppers Coordinator Loren Hamilton says overall the solved cases were up one to […]
Rotary Green Enters Second Year of Planting New Trees in Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on January 3, 2024 at 8:31am
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville is moving into its 2nd year of planting new trees in the city. Since 2015, the Rotary Green Program has partnered with the City of Jacksonville’s Parks & Lakes Departments along with local arborist Pat Ward to plant roughly $3,000 worth of new trees. The environment is one of 7 […]
Taylorville Teen Found Safe
By Benjamin Cox on January 3, 2024 at 7:49am
A Taylorville teen reported missing over New Year’s Day has been found safe. 13-year old Kynlee Callaway was reported missing from her residence around 4:30 Monday morning by her parents. At approximately 8:20 last night, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office located Callaway. According to a post from her father on Facebook after the announcement, there […]
Pleasant Hill Couple Welcomes First Baby at Blessing Hospital in Quincy
By Benjamin Cox on January 3, 2024 at 7:28am
A Pleasant Hill couple were the first new parents of the New Year at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. According to a press release from Blessing Hospital, Dutton Ray Eugene Black, son of Brian and Brenlee Black was born at 10:59PM on New Year’s Day. He is Brian & Brenlee’s first child and the first child […]