Beardstown Man Sentenced To Prison on Charges Stemming from June Manhunt
By Benjamin Cox on September 21, 2023 at 9:01am
A Beardstown man captured after a manhunt near Lake Jacksonville earlier this summer was sentenced to prison in Morgan County Court on Tuesday afternoon. 39-year old Devin D. Fair pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams. Charges of aggravated battery to a peace officer and reckless driving were dropped per the plea. […]
Jacksonville Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child in Scott County
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 20, 2023 at 4:30pm
More information has become available on the arrest of a Jacksonville man on charges of sexual assault of a child. 73-year-old Steven T. Albers of the 1100 block of East Morton Avenue in Jacksonville, was arrested by Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies Tuesday night. According to Scott County State’s Attorney Richard Crews, Albers was charged in […]
Romeoville Man Sentenced For Role in Pittsfield Pharmacy Fraud Case
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 2:57pm
A Romeoville man arrested near the end of last year in a prescription narcotics scam at a Pittsfield pharmacy pleaded guilty to traffic charges stemming from the incident yesterday in Pike County Circuit Court. 28-year old Manuel S. Gonzalez pleaded guilty to reckless driving, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver in a motor vehicle, […]
New Voter Registration Cards Being Mailed in Morgan County
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 20, 2023 at 2:50pm
Things are slowly starting to wind up in the Morgan County Clerk’s Office ahead of the 2024 General Election. Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says residents will want to keep an eye on their mailboxes in the coming weeks. “We are starting to prep for the 2024 election and are currently in the process of […]
Frese Not Seeking Another Term in Illinois House
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 2:36pm
99th District State Representative Randy Frese announced today he will not seek reelection to the Illinois General Assembly. Frese said in a press release that it has been an honor and privilege to serve in West Central Illinois for the past 8 ½ years. Frese says he will finish the remainder of his term. Following […]
City of Jacksonville To Begin Workforce Housing Study
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 9:50am
The City of Jacksonville is using a Covid-19 pandemic economic recovery grant to help rebuild the city’s workforce. The Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery program created in the Illinois Department of Commerce in Economic Opportunity last year provided grants to local governments and economic development organizations around the state to create or update […]
I.C. Homecoming Parade Entries Due By Friday
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 9:33am
The annual Illinois College Homecoming Parade is coming up on October 14th. Deadline for entries will be accepted until the end of the business day on Friday. Event and Marketing Manager Kaitlyn Weidhuner has more details: “We have a parade entry form on our website if you go to ic.edu/HomecomingParade. You’ll just need a point […]
Breeze Airways to Offer Non-Stop Florida Flights From Capital Airport Beginning Dec. 1
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 9:24am
Central Illinois travelers will have a new airline option at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. Officials announced today that a recently-created low-cost airline based in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah called Breeze Airways will provide service from Springfield to Orlando and Tampa Bay beginning in December. The airline will provide non-stop service to the […]
Carrollton Police Chief Issues Letter in Wake of No Cash Bail
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 9:20am
A Greene County municipal police department is asking the public to remain patient as the local courts and police work through the current changes under no cash bail. Carrollton Police Chief James Buchanan issued a press release today explaining the non-detainable offenses portion of the SAFE-T Act. Buchanan says that the catch and release portion […]
Village of Ashland Starts Oil & Chip Program Today
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2023 at 9:18am
The Village of Ashland is slated to begin roadwork today. The village’s annual motor fuel tax-funded oil and chip program will be taking place on several village streets. According to a post on the village’s Facebook page, which includes a map, citizens are being asked to remove their vehicle from the streets who live in […]