Jacksonville African American History Museum Serves Up “Taste of Cultures” Event This Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 3, 2023 at 6:16pm
An area museum is giving the public the chance to experience the flavor of different cultures by breaking bread together this weekend. The Jacksonville African American History Museum is hosting the “A Taste of Cultures” event this Saturday at the Museum located in the historic Asa Talcott House at 859 Grove Street. The event aims […]
Police Investigating Garage Burglary
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 3, 2023 at 5:54pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between 1 am and 8 am on July 26th unknown subject(s) damaged a door to make entry into a garage in the 700 block of South Church Street. Once Inside, […]
PizzaStock To Provide End of Summer Music Festival for Jacksonville, Send Off for Gillham House Location
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 12:52pm
If you’re still looking to get your musical fix on after the Downtown Concert Series concluded last weekend, Pizza Records has got you covered this weekend. The first ever PizzaStock Music Fair will be held outdoors at Gillham House, located at 326 West State Street on Saturday starting at 10AM. Pizza Records Co-Owner Devin Smock […]
IL Director of USDA Talks Local Healthcare Grants
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 12:35pm
The State Director of the US Department of Agriculture recently highlighted rural development programs helping area hospitals. Betsey Dirksen-Londrigan appeared on AM1180’s What’s On Your Mind last Friday to talk about the USDA’s Rural Development programs. She drew particular attention to a program set up by the USDA post-pandemic in order to help rural hospitals […]
Mt. Sterling Supermarket Completes Name Change
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 9:48am
A once well-known grocery store chain in West Central Illinois has lost another location. The Brown County Democrat Message reports that the IGA sign has come down off of the Mt. Sterling location. Mt. Sterling Foods is the new name of the location at 200 Pittsfield Road. Owner Steve Kremer said the name change has […]
ISP Investigating Death of Rushville Woman
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 9:43am
The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 39-year old Rushville woman. The Rushville Police Department has requested the State Police and the State Police Forensic Services to conduct an investigation into the death of 39-year old Sarah M. Demaree of Rushville. According to a report from the State Police, on Monday at […]
Second of Trio Arrested in Pittsfield Farm & Home Supply Theft From November Sentenced
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 5:34am
A second man arrested for his alleged involvement of a burglary of a Pittsfield business has been sentenced. 39-year old Eric R. Glas of Ursa pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams and theft over $500 back in March. Charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia were […]
Pleasant Hill Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges in Christian County
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 4:53am
A Pleasant Hill man has been arrested in Christian County by the Illinois State Police on child pornography charges. The State Police Division of Criminal Investigation announced yesterday the arrest of 38-year old Georg Goins of Pleasant Hill for alleged distribution of child pornography. According to the report, DCI agents initiated an investigation on June […]
Woman Allegedly Steals Car At Knife-Point in Beardstown, Apprehended After Chase Into Monmouth
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2023 at 4:39am
More information has been released about a woman currently incarcerated at the Schuyler County Jail on a Cass County warrant. WGIL in Galesburg reports that 41-year old Kelly N. Bradbury, with a last known address of Rushville, is alleged to have taken a vehicle by knife-point in Beardstown at some point late Monday night. Bradbury […]
National Night Out 2023 Draws Big Crowd Tuesday
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 2, 2023 at 3:30pm
Nearly twenty different area organizations came together along with law enforcement and first responders last night in Community Park for National Night Out. The nationwide event happens the first Tuesday of August each year and is aimed at community building through police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie in an effort to make neighborhoods safer. Representatives from […]