Jacksonville, Springfield Fire Departments Hold Joint Training on Anhydrous Emergencies
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2023 at 11:40am
The dangers of anhydrous ammonia leaks were the focus of a joint training held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds Monday. Members of the Jacksonville Fire Department, and Springfield Fire Department’s HazMat Team spent the day working together on scenarios practicing skills on how to properly deal with anhydrous ammonia leaks. Jacksonville Fire Department Chief Doug […]
Lake Jacksonville Closing for Winter Soon
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2023 at 10:08am
As the summer and fall seasons continue to wind down, the City of Jacksonville is reminding the public that activity at the lake will soon wind down as well. Jacksonville Lakes Superintendent Bret Gilbreth is reminding the public that the lake will be closed to camping and fishing for the season this Thursday, October 19th. […]
No One Injured in Sherman Street Structure Fire
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2023 at 10:04am
The Jacksonville and South Jacksonville Fire Departments along with Jacksonville Police and LifeStar EMS responded to a call of a structure fire at approximately 6:00 pm Monday at 434 Sherman Street. Jacksonville Fire Department Captain Mike Hoppers said there was light smoke showing from the home when crews arrived on the scene. Upon an exterior […]
Pike County Authorities Find Woman Who Had Gone Missing Along Mississippi River Island
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2023 at 8:47am
An unidentified missing woman was found early Monday morning on one of the many islands of the Mississippi River in Pike County. WGEM reports that rescuers said the woman was exploring Gilbert Island with her three friends when she got separated from the group Sunday night. The Pike County Sherriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Illinois […]
Snellgrove Announces 99th District Candidacy
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2023 at 8:43am
A Cass County Board member has now entered into the race for the Illinois 99th House seat. The Journal Courier reports that Eric Snellgrove of Beardstown has announced his intention of seeking the Republican nomination for the General Assembly seat. The seat is being vacated by current State Representative Randy Frese of Paloma. Frese announced […]
Roodhouse Man Has Sex Abuse Charges Dismissed Per Plea Deal in Burglary Case
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2023 at 4:37am
A Roodhouse man facing aggravated criminal sex abuse, felony theft, and burglary charges was sentenced to prison last week. 32-year old Brandon K. Edwards pleaded guilty on October 4th to burglary, after the charge was filed in opened court by the Greene County State’s Attorney’s Office. A count of Class 4 felony theft of merchandise […]
Wright Appointed to 7th Judicial Circuit Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2023 at 4:36am
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright has been appointed to fill the vacancy in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. The announcement of Wright’s appointment came yesterday in an official release from the Office of the Illinois Courts. The 44-year old Wright earned his undergraduate degree in 2001 from Illinois College and his juris doctor in 2004 […]
Menta Facilities Closed by ISBE For Operating Without Approval
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2023 at 4:35am
The Illinois State Board of Education has ordered students to be moved out of three facilities owned by Menta, including one in Springfield, after they were found to be operating without state approval. The Menta facilities were operating as therapeutic day schools for students with significant social-emotional disabilities. The Menta facilities had applied to ISBE […]
Grain Belt Express Gets Final Approval in Missouri
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2023 at 7:45am
Missouri state regulators gave final approval on Thursday to the owners of the Grain Belt Express transmission line to begin construction. Chicago-based Invenergy has been working for years to get the high-voltage power line built from Kansas to Illinois. The initial plans was to deliver 4,000 megawatts from Kansas to the Indiana border, but after […]
Rotary Green Starts Rotary Grove at Nichols Park
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2023 at 6:50am
The local Rotary is paying tribute to some Rotarians who have recently passed away. Rotary Green has announced the first planting for the Rotary Grove at Nichols Park with a special dedication this past Friday near the Ludwig Gazebo. Two trees were planted as a living memorial to Rotarians who passed away in 2021 and […]