Chainsaws, Various Tools Stolen from Old State Road Storage Unit
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 2, 2023 at 9:48am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 29th, an unknown person(s) entered a storage unit located in the 2100 block of Old State Road and removed several tools. Officials […]
Jacksonville Salvation Army Receives Grant Funding to Help Homeless Find Temporary or Rental Housing
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 2, 2023 at 9:23am
The Jacksonville Salvation Army is helping to combat homelessness in the area thanks to a pair of grants. Jacksonville Salvation Army Captain Chris Clarke announced Wednesday morning, that the organization, has for the second year in a row, received grant funding aimed at helping those who are homeless out of the weather and into both […]
Jacksonville Liquor Store Owners Apply for Modified “Pouring Licenses” in Effort to Add Gaming Following Grocery Store Decision
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 1, 2023 at 5:04pm
A Jacksonville business owner is seeking to modify their current liquor licenses now that grocery stores are allowed to sell hard liquor in the city. Mayor Andy Ezard informed the City Council last week that Gary Singh has requested a modification for the licenses of his three Jacksonville liquor stores. Singh and his wife own […]
County Clerk Reminds No Election This Month, Registration Card Mailing Nearly Complete
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 1, 2023 at 10:56am
The Morgan County Clerk is reminding residents that there is not an election next week. County Clerk Jill Waggener says with other states holding elections today and next Tuesday, it has caused a fair amount of confusion locally among both voters and election judges. “I think that we are just accustomed to having a November […]
Beardstown Woman Sentenced Head to Prison After Drug Probation Revoked from March Arrest
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 8:18am
A Beardstown woman who pleaded guilty to drug charges back in April and was sentenced to probation is now heading to prison. 61-year old Marla J. Buss was arrested by Beardstown Police and Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies on March 13th after an extended investigation. Buss was initially charged with three counts of methamphetamine delivery less […]
Downtown Jacksonville Sip ‘n Shop Returns on Thursday
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 7:57am
Anyone wanting to get a jump start on holiday shopping will have the chance this Thursday in Downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville Main Street’s Sip n’ Shop returns on Thursday, November 2nd from 4-7 PM. Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says The stores are staying open until at least 7 o’clock, and new this year to […]
Local Community Colleges A Part of Statewide Trend of Growth in Enrollment
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 7:26am
Enrollment at Illinois community colleges saw the second largest fall-to-fall enrollment increase in three decades. It was the second straight year that enrollment at the state’s community colleges increased across the board, according to a report released yesterday by the Illinois Community College Board. The three community colleges that feed into the listening area’s school […]
Decommission Ceremony of Springfield Lutheran High School Building Set For Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 7:22am
Past and present Springfield Lutheran High School students are being invited to a special decommissioning service this Saturday to the school building on West Washington Street in Springfield. Reverend James Stuenkel will lead the service at the school building, located at 3500 West Washington Street, with a worship service celebrating the school’s decades of use […]
Our Saviour Family Fun Festival Proceeds Distributed to OSS/RCHS
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 7:16am
Our Saviour School and Routt Catholic High School were each recipients of $8,500 from the 2023 Family Fun Festival committee yesterday. The annual Family Fun Festival is a weekend-long event filled with activities, trivia, food, children’s games, movies, a fundraising auction, live entertainment, and is culminated by the annual Dreams drawing. This year’s co-chairs Kelci […]
Budzinski Accepting U.S. Service Academy Applications
By Benjamin Cox on November 1, 2023 at 6:26am
13th District Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is currently accepting applications from high school students for nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for Fall 2024. The deadline for applications will be November 17th at 5PM. Budzinski has the opportunity to nominate up to ten qualified high school students from Central and Southern Illinois for attendance at four […]