Cass County Man Arrested for Criminal Sexual Assault, Domestic Battery by State Police
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 18, 2023 at 11:22am
A Cass County man is behind bars following a five-week investigation by the Illinois State Police. On July 2nd, State Police Zone 4 Division of Criminal Investigation officials were requested by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an allegation of Criminal sexual assault by a Bluff Springs man. State Police investigators say after a […]
Man Arrested For Pleasant Hill High Speed Chase During 2022 Homecoming Festivities Sentenced
By Benjamin Cox on August 18, 2023 at 6:13am
A Pike County man arrested after a high-speed chase through two counties last year during a high school homecoming events has been sentenced to probation. 39-year old Jeremy A. Miller of Griggsville pleaded guilty to a single count of driving under the influence of alcohol. The charge stems from a September 24, 2022 incident in […]
IL Masonic Children’s Assistance Fund Donates $5,000 to Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation
By Benjamin Cox on August 18, 2023 at 6:07am
The Jacksonville Public School’s Foundation Teacher Grant Program is getting a major boost. Yesterday, the Jacksonville Harmony Lodge #3 presented $5,000 to the Public Schools Foundation from the Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Fund as a part of Teacher Grant Program fundraising campaign. Harmony Lodge #3 Master Bradley Smith says the Illinois Masonic Children’s Fund is […]
Pritzker Signs Work-Related/Work-Based Absences Bill for High School Students Into Law
By Benjamin Cox on August 18, 2023 at 5:40am
Governor J.B. Pritzker was joined on Monday at the Illinois State Fair by members of the Illinois FFA Class of 2023 officers. Pritzker signed a new law that allows students attending work-related and work-based learning events like 4-H and FFA programs to count towards school attendance. Pritzker says the bill advances his administration’s focus on […]
Our Town Books Ownership Changes Hands
By Benjamin Cox on August 18, 2023 at 5:26am
Our Town Books owner Jessica Gale announced the new owner of the business on Tuesday via social media. The store has been closed since July 15th as Gale is in the process of moving to Rochester, New York to be closer to family and make way for the new owner. Gale has owned the bookstore […]
Over 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 17, 2023 at 3:34pm
You might want to check your basement if you have a dehumidifier running down there now that a major manufacturer has issued a major recall. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gree Electric Appliances has recalled more than 1.5 million dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards. The recall involves 42 models of […]
Pizza Records Officially Announces Move to Downtown Square Location
By Benjamin Cox on August 17, 2023 at 8:40am
Jacksonville’s only dedicated record store made a major announcement last night. Pizza Records, located in Gillham House announced where their next store front will be. The building sold earlier this summer when co-owners Colleen & Tim Flinn decided to consolidate their storefronts of their own businesses on East Central Park Plaza. New ownership of the […]
Local Businesses, Scott County Lamb Take Top Honors at Governor’s Sale of Champions
By Benjamin Cox on August 17, 2023 at 8:35am
Local businesses and a Scott County lamb took home grand championships last night at the Governor’s Sale of Champions for the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker took home the Grand Champion Steer for the fourth year in row, donating $105,000 towards the purchase of the animal and […]
Pedestrian Struck by Semi on I-72 Near South Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on August 17, 2023 at 8:22am
The Illinois State Police are currently investigating why a pedestrian was walking in the road way on Interstate 72 this morning before they were struck by a semi-tractor trailer. ISP Troop 6 reports that at approximately 2:18AM on I-72 westbound at mile marker 63 a collision occurred between a pedestrian walking in the roadway for […]
Biden Announces Federal Disaster Declaration for June 29 Derecho; More Counties Added to Drought Federal Disaster Area
By Benjamin Cox on August 17, 2023 at 5:11am
President Joe Biden has approved Governor J.B. Pritzker’s request for a federal disaster declaration to aid in recovery of the June 29th derecho. Tuesday’s approval announced by Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin unlocks federal individual assistance that could include grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans to cover property and crop loss, […]