Official Charges Filed Against Flowers Stemming From Standoff on Monday
By Benjamin Cox on August 9, 2023 at 1:15pm
The suspect from an alleged armed robbery and armed standoff with local police on Monday has officially been charged with three felonies. 53-year-old Edward A. Flowers was taken into custody by Jacksonville’s Special Response Team on Monday around 2:15PM. According to Jacksonville Police, Flowers is alleged to have robbed Dunlap Beverages in the 200 block […]
Sangamon Co. Board Approves CO2 Pipeline Moratorium Resolution
By Benjamin Cox on August 9, 2023 at 12:03pm
The Sangamon County Board passed a resolution last night to oppose approval of any CO2 pipeline projects in the county for the next two years. The vote came in the wake of a large gathering last month at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center where several people voiced opposition to the Navigator Heartland Greenway project […]
Roesch Appointed Sangamon Circuit Clerk
By Benjamin Cox on August 9, 2023 at 11:58am
The Sangamon County Board has approved the appointment of a former county attorney and sheriff’s deputy to fill the roll of Circuit Clerk. Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter has selected Joe Roesch to serve the remainder of the term that will be left vacant by the departure of current Circuit Clerk Paul Palazzolo. […]
Lakes Dept Reminds of Duck Blind, Archery Deer Requirements Ahead of Lake Jacksonville Sites Drawing Next Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 9, 2023 at 11:06am
Jacksonville Lakes Department is reminding residents of the requirements for next week’s duck blind drawing after an oversight in the initial announcement. Next Wednesday the Archery Deer and Waterfowl Blind Drawing will be held at the Nichols Park Pavilion. Lakes Superintendent for the City of Jacksonville, Brett Gilbreth says that possessing a valid Illinois Firearm […]
LLCC Invites Businesses, Prospective Students to Upcoming Workforce Careers & Ag Expos
By Benjamin Cox on August 9, 2023 at 5:14am
Lincoln Land Community College is inviting employers and area high school students to its annual Workforce Careers and Agriculture Expos on Thursday, September 21st. The outdoor Workforce Careers Expo connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in the skilled trades. Two sessions will be held: 8-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Students […]
Redshaw Reminds Schuyler Co. Residents to Lock Up, Remain Vigilant During Rash of Thefts
By Benjamin Cox on August 9, 2023 at 5:12am
One West Central Illinois county is seeing an uptick in thefts and a county sheriff is asking residents to stay vigilant. Schuyler County Sheriff Bill Redshaw says that an increase of thefts have occurred in Rushville and throughout Schuyler County. Redshaw said in a press release yesterday that a rifle was stolen from a business […]
Memorial Health Says They Are Realigning, Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
By Benjamin Cox on August 8, 2023 at 12:47pm
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will be laying off an undetermined amount of workers due to a system-wide realignment. Multiple anonymous sources have confirmed across the last two days that layoffs began taking place at the hospital yesterday. In a statement released by Memorial Health this afternoon, the hospital says that they are restructuring to reduce its […]
Kampsville Pair Arrested On Multiple Charges After Gun, Drug Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on August 8, 2023 at 11:03am
Two people from Kamspville were arrested on Saturday by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Deputies and Conservation Police after a lengthy investigation into illegal firearms and drug trafficking. According to a press release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, at 12:13PM Saturday, members of their department and Conservation Police executed multiple search warrants at a residence on […]
Changes Coming to Village Tourism Grant Process
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 8, 2023 at 10:38am
Changes are coming to how the Village of South Jacksonville approves and distributes tourism grant funding going forward. During the August regular meeting of the Board of Trustees Thursday night, the board had three tourism grant applications to consider on the agenda. Prior to discussion on the funding requests, Village President Dick Samples announced that […]
IC Partnering with Kaskaskia College in Ag Program
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 8, 2023 at 10:00am
Illinois College is teaming up with Kaskaskia College for students to make a seamless transition into IC’s agribusiness management curriculum. The new 2+2 partnership will provide a degree plan and transfer benefits for Kaskaskia College Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science graduates leading to a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Illinois College, […]