Dow Woman Still Missing After 9 Months
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2023 at 10:09am
It’s been 9 months since a Jersey County family has heard from a family member and area law enforcement continue to look for clues regarding her disappearance. 38 year old Kaila Marie Vincent-Vatole was last seen near her residence around Little Piasa Road in Dow on Sunday, January 8th around 4PM. Family members say that […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested For Third Time In As Many Days for Criminal Trespassing
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2023 at 8:43am
Jacksonville Police arrested a local homeless man for the third time in four days on criminal trespassing charges last night. A resident of an apartment complex in the 1100 block of East Morton Avenue reported a man wearing a backpack was knocking on random doors at the complex. The caller also said they believed the […]
Jacksonville Homeless Man Arrested After Domestic Disturbance with a Weapon
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2023 at 8:34am
Jacksonville Police arrested a man after a domestic dispute led to a brief stand off inside of a residence. Officers were called to a residence in the 500 block of West Lafayette Avenue after a caller who was passing by said a female subject was standing by the side of the street requesting officers respond […]
Two Confirmed Killed in Three Vehicle I-72 Crash Sunday Night
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 10, 2023 at 4:04pm
Authorities have now confirmed that two people were killed in the multi-vehicle crash on I-72 in Pike County late Sunday night. According to reports from the Illinois State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon, at approximately 9:35 pm Sunday, Pike County 911 received a report of a multi-vehicle accident involving a head-on collision […]
Engelbach-Hart Music Festival Returns to I.C. Fine Arts Series This Month
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 10, 2023 at 3:17pm
Illinois College is welcoming the return of the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival this month. The event is an admission-free event as a gift to the community and part of the Illinois College Fine Arts Series. The festival is made possible by a gift from the Engelbach and Hart families. This year’s festival kicks off Friday, Oct. […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Arson in Calhoun
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 10, 2023 at 7:28am
A Jacksonville man was arrested by Conservation Police Friday for arson. According to a press release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, sometime Friday the sheriff’s office responded to a section of Hillcrest Road in Nebo for a report of a man who was setting fire to various fields. Illinois Conservation Police Officer Jordan Roundcount, […]
Fanning to Retire from County Board at End of Current Term
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 9, 2023 at 3:19pm
Morgan County voters will have new representation next year after one of the county commissioners has decided to call it a career. Current Morgan County Commissioner Chair Ginny Fanning announced today that she is not seeking reelection for a new term in 2024. Fanning was appointed as a Commissioner in August 2014 after the passing […]
Boil Order Issued in Greenfield
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 9, 2023 at 2:41pm
10/09/2023 2:15 pm A boil order has been issued in the City of Greenfield due to a water main break. The order is for residents on Prairie Street from Cedar to Cherry including Railroad Street. The boil order is in effect until further notice.
Bonjean Announces Candidacy For Morgan County Circuit Clerk
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 12:06pm
A former member of the Morgan County Circuit Clerk’s Office has announced her candidacy for Morgan County Circuit Clerk. Jennifer Bonjean says she is seeking the Republican nomination for the office in the 2024 Morgan County primary in March. Bonjean worked for 6 years in multiple positions in the clerk’s office under former clerk Amy […]
South Jacksonville Flag Costs Stirs Questions
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 11:28am
A large patriotic symbol that greets travelers to South Jacksonville is turning into a large money pit for the village’s government. The 120-foot tall flag pole that holds a 30 x 60 foot American flag that’s been flying since 2021 is raising questions on its upkeep. Village President Dick Samples told the Board of Trustees […]