Driver’s Identity, Cause of IL Route 104 Semi Crash Reported by ISP
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:54am
More information has been made available about the crash that closed Illinois Route 10 yesterday afternoon. According to an updated report from the Illinois State Police, troopers responded to the area of Illinois Route 104 just west of Waverly Road in Sangamon County just before 1PM for a single-unit commercial vehicle rollover. According to the […]
City of Jacksonville License Renewals, Fire Protection Coverage Deadline Set for Dec. 31
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:52am
Jacksonville City Clerk Skip Bradshaw is extending a reminder to residents and businesses that the rural fire protection contracts and licenses for various types of businesses expire with the city at the end of the year. Owners or occupants of rural commercial, industrial, residential, and farm property located within a certain radius of Jacksonville can […]
Two Arrested In Hardin After Months-Long Drug Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:47am
Two people were arrested earlier this month on drug charges in Hardin after a months-long investigation. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 1st, deputies conducted a citizen contact at a residence on Park Street in Hardin in reference to an ongoing drug investigation. Subsequent to the contact, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia […]
Pittsfield Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 28, 2023 at 11:46am
A Pike County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in rural Pike County last week. According to a report by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, November 24th at approximately 5:45 pm, deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on County Highway 7 north of Nebo. The driver of the vehicle, […]
Home Under Renovation Burns in Carrollton
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:23am
A vacant home in Carrollton burned on Monday morning. The Carrollton Fire Department received a structure fire call shortly after 6AM to a home located at 614 Maple Street. Carrollton Fire Chief Tim Thaxton says that when fire crews arrived, the upper story of the one-and-a-half story home was fully involved: “The fire was contained […]
City of Jacksonville Seeking First Tax Levy Increase in Two Years
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:15am
The City of Jacksonville is doing something that they have not done in two years – raise their tax levy. The City of Jacksonville Finance Committee recommended a 3% levy increase this year for the first reading last night at the City Council meeting. Finance Committee Chair and Ward 5 Alderman Don Cook says that […]
Candidate Filings As of Monday for 2024 Elections
By Benjamin Cox on November 28, 2023 at 11:05am
Monday was the first day that major party candidates could file to appear on the ballot. According to the State Board of Elections website today, the following federal candidates have filed for the U.S. House, Republican Darin LaHood in the 16th District, and in the 13th District, incumbent Democrat Nikki Budzinski has filed along with […]
Rt 104 Closed East of Waverly After Semi-Truck Rollover
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 27, 2023 at 1:56pm
Illinois Route 104 east of Waverly is closed at this hour after a semi rolled over. According to a preliminary report from the Illinois State Police, Troop 6 officers responded to the area of Route 104 just west of Waverly Road in Sangamon County just before 1:00 pm. According to the report a truck tractor […]
McCann Drops 2nd Public Defender, Federal Fraud Trial Delayed to February
By Benjamin Cox on November 27, 2023 at 1:14pm
The trial of a former State Senator and one time gubernatorial candidate has been continued into next year. Former State Senator William “Sam” McCann appeared before Federal Judge Colleen Lawless this morning to begin hearing to set a trial in motion on 9 federal counts against McCann which include money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud. […]
Greene County Broadband Project At Stand Still
By Benjamin Cox on November 27, 2023 at 9:44am
The Greene County broadband project is at a stand still. The Greene Prairie Press reports that members of the Greene County Economic Development Group reported to the Greene County Board on November 9th that the countywide broadband project is on hold while the group awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Administration on a decision for 4 grants. […]