Boil Order Issued for Alsey Water Customers
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 2, 2024 at 4:02pm
The Alsey Glasgow Water Commission had a water main break Tuesday and officials say all water customers in Alsey are on a boil order until further notice.
Library Expanding Program Offerings, Author Events Return in 2024
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 2, 2024 at 10:16am
The Jacksonville Public Library has a bevy of events planned for the start of the new year. Jake Magnuson with the Library says several continuing activities for adults will return in January, along with some special one-time events. “We’ve got a craft session making snowflake hangers here on the third, we’ve got our book club […]
Christian County Authorities Search For Missing Teen
By Benjamin Cox on January 2, 2024 at 6:16am
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. 13-year old Kynlee Callaway of Taylorville was last seen on home surveillance cameras leaving her residence around 4:30 Monday morning. According to her parents, her phone was last pinged 6 minutes after the surveillance footage. Callaway may have left with an unknown person to the […]
Second Fight at White Oaks Mall In Less Than A Week
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2023 at 1:54am
Springfield Police responded to a second fight among juveniles in less than a week at White Oaks Mall. The first fight was reported on Tuesday night, which resulted in two teenage female juveniles being arrested for aggravated battery. According to a WICS Newschannel 20 report, mall security reported a physical altercation to off-duty police officers […]
Multiple Injuries Following Three Vehicle Crash on Beardstown Bridge Approach Saturday Afternoon
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 30, 2023 at 6:36pm
According to reports by both Illinois State Police Troop 6 officials and the Beardstown Volunteer Fire Department, just before 3:00 pm Saturday, multiple agencies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Illinois Routes 67 and 100 on the approach to the Illinois River bridge. According to a release by the Beardstown Fire Department on social media, […]
Pittsfield FFA Wins Prize For TikTok Challenge
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2023 at 1:59pm
The Pittsfield FFA chapter is hoping to take over the world…with a little help from TikTok. The TikTok challenge video of the Pittsfield FFA Chapter was posted earlier this month and went on to win first place against seven other chapters across the state for generating the most likes and shares in a contest put […]
Springfield Youth Performance Group Puts Out Casting Call for Upcoming “Cinderella” Production
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2023 at 1:51pm
The Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation is announcing auditions for its upcoming performance of Cinderella. The auditions are open for youth from ages 5-17 from the Springfield area. Registration will take place from 5:30-6:00 pm, with auditions from 6:00-7:00 pm on Friday, January 12th at the Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance, located at 501 […]
Hamburg Man Arrested On Drug Charges, Outstanding Morgan Co. Warrant
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2023 at 1:48pm
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Hamburg man on a Morgan County warrant last week. On Tuesday, December 19th, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified of illegal activity in the 100 block of Water Street in Hamburg. At approximately 9PM, deputies conducted a “knock and talk” at the address, and subsequently began an […]
Kerr’s Court Completed With Bench Installation
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2023 at 1:24pm
A playground at Winchester Elementary built in honor of a late 6th grade student with a passion for helping, loving, and including others has been completed. Kerr’s Court, a basketball court and outdoor classroom area at Winchester Grade School in honor of late 6th Grade student James “Kerr” Ballard recently saw the final touches installed […]
Still Time to Grab Seats to Bradbury New Year’s Joke Show
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2023 at 1:09pm
A popular New Year’s Eve returns for its eighth edition to Jacksonville this year. The Ken Bradbury New Year’s Eve Joke Show will run from 5-6PM Sunday, December 31st at the Jacksonville Amvets. Ken’s brother, Keith says that the early start time is deliberate: “Each year we design it to last one hour so that […]