10th Annual Drain For the Cure Underway
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 11:19am
An area manufacturer is kicking off its 10th year of fundraising to find a cure for cancer. Springfield Plastics based in Auburn has announced its 10th annual Drain for the Cure fundraiser is under way. The fundraiser supports cancer research, prevention, and treatment at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in […]
Springfield Group Holds Town Hall to Urge Lawmakers to Lift State Ban on Rent Control
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 11:15am
A Springfield group met Thursday to take action on lifting the statewide ban on rent control. WTAX reports the meeting was sponsored by the Faith Coalition for the Common Good. Currently Illinois has a statewide ban on rent controls, but the coalition feels that this allows for price gouging by often out-of-state landlords. Current legislation […]
Three Arrested For Retail Theft Incident at New East Morton Dollar General on Sunday
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 11:10am
Jacksonville Police arrested three people from Springfield Sunday afternoon after an alleged retail theft complaint. An employee of Dollar General on East Morton Avenue notified police that a group of people took a cart full of items from the store and drove off at approximately 2:30PM. Officers later located the vehicle at a business’ parking […]
Pair of Juveniles Cited For Pair of Downtown Bar Altercations
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 11:05am
A 17-year old female juvenile was arrested this morning for two incidents from the last month at a downtown bar. The juvenile was a person of interest in an alleged aggravated battery incident from the early morning hours of September 16th at The Depot. The juvenile and another 14-year old female juvenile were allegedly involved […]
Indoor Golf, Bar & Grill Facility Coming to Springfield’s West End
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2023 at 10:59am
A public golf training facility with a full-service restaurant and bar are set to open on Springfield’s west side next month. The facility’s owners has some Jacksonville ties. Eagle Golf and Grill is set to open at 3941 Pintail Drive, at the former home of Pickups Plus. The Springfield Business Journal says that Jim Lee […]
South Jacksonville Fire Department Getting New Truck for Medical Calls
By Benjamin Cox on October 7, 2023 at 7:55am
The Village of South Jacksonville Fire Department will soon have a new emergency response truck. The Board of Trustees approved a purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250 for approximately $55,000 from Morrow Brothers Ford in Greenfield on Thursday night. Talks of purchasing a truck for the fire department to take out on medical calls began […]
2nd Annual Jacksonville Main Street Fund Fest Rocks Downtown Today
By Benjamin Cox on October 7, 2023 at 7:48am
Jacksonville’s Downtown Square should be ready to rock out one final time for 2023 this afternoon. Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters are set to hit the stage for Jacksonville Main Street’s 2nd Annual Fund Fest at 2PM. Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says the event is all about setting up more concerts […]
Jim Edgar Panther Creek Area to Host IL Conservation Foundation Annual Director’s Pheasant Hunt
By Benjamin Cox on October 7, 2023 at 7:33am
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is inviting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to participate in a special two-day controlled hunt in Cass County later this fall. The ICF has announced its hosting its annual Director’s pheasant and chukar hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area on November 27th & 28th. Illinois Department of […]
Garrison School Playground Expands
By Benjamin Cox on October 7, 2023 at 7:27am
Four Rivers and the Garrison School is wrapping up a project to bring more outdoor activity to students. Executive Director Tracy Fair says that when she began at the school in 2020, talks were already underway of expanding the school’s playground to the north of the building. The school was currently completing the wing for […]
Former Quincy Pool Company Owners Arrested in Florida on Illinois Warrants for Theft
By Benjamin Cox on October 7, 2023 at 7:16am
A husband and wife who formerly owned a pool & spa business in Quincy were arrested in Florida last week to face charges of theft in Illinois. According to Muddy River News, 58-year old Andy P. Reardon and 52-year Michelle M. Reardon of Spring Hill, Florida were arrested on September 27th by the Hernando County […]