Pedestrian Taken to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle in Store Parking Lot Sunday
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 3, 2023 at 8:03pm
Jacksonville Police and EMS responded to a Morton Avenue Business Sunday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. According to a report by Jacksonville Police, responded to the Home and Pharmacy doors of Walmart just before 2:00 pm. According to the report, the driver of a vehicle attempting to turn left in the […]
HSHS Patients Target of Scammers Amid Outage Due to Cybersecurity Attack
By Benjamin Cox on September 2, 2023 at 8:14am
Scammers are trying to take advantage of a system-wide outage at a Central Illinois hospital system. The State Journal Register and WAND-TV report that the HSHS Medical Group is reporting that patients are receiving emails, texts, and phone calls claiming to be HSHS representatives seeking payments for services. The medical group’s online and electronic medical […]
Pleasant Plains Boy Battling Neuroblastoma To Have Parade Today
By Benjamin Cox on September 2, 2023 at 8:08am
A young boy from Pleasant Plains fighting a rare form of cancer is having a special parade this weekend in celebration of his birthday. Two year old Grayson Robinson was diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma in January. He had to undergo months of chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants since that time. His mother, Hayle […]
Eck Named Philanthropic Administrator for the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
By Benjamin Cox on September 1, 2023 at 6:31pm
A philanthropic organization that serves the region has announced the addition of a new administrator. Kimberly Eck of Rochester has been named the new philanthropic administrator for the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. Her responsibilities include processing gifts and grants, database management, providing support for the Foundation’s grant programs, and organizing and directing […]
Waters Edge Severing Ties with Jacksonville Location
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 1, 2023 at 4:10pm
A popular Jacksonville gathering space is undergoing a brand and concept change after deciding to part ways with its corporate partnership. The Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Jacksonville is ceasing operation as a Waters Edge Winery franchise effective immediately, according to an announcement by the venue this afternoon. In the statement posted to the […]
LLCC Adds Two New Vice Presidents
By Benjamin Cox on September 1, 2023 at 7:26am
Lincoln Land Community College has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents. Dr. Jason Dockter has been appointed as vice president of academic services and Shanda Byer as vice president of student services. Both have served as interims in those roles since January. Prior to his interim role, Dr. Dockter was associate vice president […]
One Killed, Another Injured in Head-On Collision on IL-108 in Greene County
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 1, 2023 at 6:48am
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning in Greene County. According to a preliminary report by Illinois State Police, at approximately 6:30AM Thursday, a truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 108, one mile west of the Greene and Macoupin County line. At the same time a pick-up truck was […]
Griggsville Man Sentenced on 2022 Aggravated Battery Charge
By Benjamin Cox on September 1, 2023 at 6:06am
A Griggsville man who went on the run after an arrest early last year has been sentenced to prison time. 34-year old John T. Richardson pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm on Tuesday in Pike County Circuit Court. Richardson was initially arrested by Pike County Sheriff’s Deputies on […]
Empty Shoes Line Greene & Scott Courthouse Lawns In Remembrance of International Overdose Awareness Day
By Benjamin Cox on September 1, 2023 at 4:54am
August 31st is National Overdose Awareness Day across the country. One local group is raising awareness with a stark demonstration at two local courthouses. The State of Illinois reported over 3,700 overdose deaths from drugs and/or alcohol in 2021 according to statistics at the Illinois Department of Public Health. Opioids, Cocaine, and Alcohol were the […]
City to Accept Bids on Downtown Lots
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 31, 2023 at 4:00pm
Some green spaces on the down plaza in Jacksonville may be changing hands soon. The Jacksonville City Council approved putting up for sale two separate parcels of property during their regular meeting Monday night. The lots are located at 203 and 205 East Morgan Street and 42 North Central Park Plaza. City Attorney Dan Beard […]