STAR Bond District for Jacksonville
By Gary Scott on October 29, 2026 at 10:02am
Jacksonville’s community development director admits it’s a long shot for the city to get a Star Bond District for the former Jacksonville Developmental Center grounds. The city council Monday night voted to pass a resolution that shows intent for Jacksonville to consider the establishment of a sales tax and revenue Star Bond District. Brian Nyberg […]
Jax Council May Call for Data Center Moratorium
By Gary Scott on October 26, 2026 at 8:08pm
The Jacksonville city council is getting into the data center moratorium business. The council agreed to discuss the moratorium at the next regularly scheduled council meeting in two weeks. Alderman Rob Thomas made the proposal tonight, saying it needs to be done before a site is proposed. Alderwoman Alison Rubin de Celis […]
Six Month Moratorium Extension for Data Centers
By Gary Scott on October 26, 2026 at 10:29am
A much more civil tone was one of the highlights of this morning’s Morgan County board meeting, as commissioners approved a six month extension of a moratorium on data centers in the county. The board voted unanimously to support the moratorium. Commissioner Michael Woods says the board needs to use the time to get more […]
Virginia Mayor, City Council question Treasurer appointment
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 11:01am
Aldermen in Virginia are questioning whether the city should retain newly appointed Treasurer Patricia “Pat” Noltensmeier following a past civil court judgment against her. Noltensmeier was appointed treasurer to the city on September 14th, replacing Griffin Giovannini, who resigned. The Cass County Star Gazette reports Mayor Steve Clark told the city council at its October […]
New Greenfield Chief of Police
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:58am
Greenfield has a new police chief. Jeff Moore was officially sworn in as chief of the Greenfield Police Department during a ceremony Monday night. Moore brings nearly 30 years of experience with the Illinois State Police, including leadership and supervisory positions, academy instruction, and multiple honors. His awards include the Illinois State Police Medal of […]
Greene Co. Ambulance Service contract at odds between county board and Boyd Hospital
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:52am
The Greene County Board and Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton remain at odds over a contract to fund countywide ambulance services. According to reporting by River Country News, the current contract expires November 9. During its October 7 meeting, the board discussed a finance committee proposal to renew the agreement for one year at the […]
Griggsville Woman Arrested for Fatal Accident
By Gary Scott on October 20, 2026 at 6:01pm
A Pike County woman has been arrested for allegedly causing a fatal accident in Pike County in late July. The accident claimed the life of 73-year-old Cherie Wells of Pittsfield on US 54 near the top of Atlas Hill. Pike County deputies now believe the driver of the vehicle, Jaime Rhode of Griggsville […]
New PCOA Leader
By Gary Scott on October 20, 2026 at 9:59am
There is a change in the leadership for an area seniors program. Nancy Thorsen is retiring as director of the Prairie Council on Aging after 19 years at the post. Breanna Pickens has been selected to replace her. Pickens has been at the PCOA for the past 8 years. Pickens says she is excited about […]
Jacksonville Area Hall of Fame Taking Nominations
By Gary Scott on October 19, 2026 at 10:56am
Nominations are being sought for the 2027 class of inductees for the Jacksonville Area Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to nominate people, living or deceased, who have made significant and lasting positive contributions to the Jacksonville area. Individuals who have been nominated in previous years but were not selected can be nominated again. […]
ISP Squad Car struck south of Williamsville on I-55
By Benjamin Cox on October 13, 2026 at 9:39am
An Illinois State Police trooper was injured after an ISP squad car was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 55 north of Springfield on the evening of Oct. 8. State police say the trooper was stationary and inside the vehicle in a construction zone near milepost 106.5 in the northbound lanes around 11:49 p.m. this […]