Illinois Instagram Users Eligible For Portion of $68.5 Million Biometric Privacy Settlement
By Benjamin Cox on July 19, 2023 at 11:53am
Illinois residents who use Instagram may be entitled to a payout over a lawsuit. According to a press release, if you have used the popular social media app in the last eight years, you could be entitled to compensation from a proposed class-action settlement involving the company. The suit was filed by the 18th Judicial […]
Noll Provides Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling on No Cash Bail Ruling
By Benjamin Cox on July 19, 2023 at 11:44am
Morgan County State’s Attorney and current president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association Gray Noll says the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the Safe-T Act is going to change the face of the state’s court system. In the 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court voted to eliminate the cash bail system. Proponents […]
Local Crime Stoppers Tips Up in Second Quarter
By Benjamin Cox on July 19, 2023 at 11:33am
The warmer weather has resulted in more arrests on tips from the Morgan Scott Cass Crime Stoppers. Between April 1st and June 30th, tips led to 2 cases getting solved in the area and 15 arrests being made on outstanding warrants. While tips were down, rewards paid out were up by $750 and more followers […]
Students Performing Silverstein Play To Highlight Work of Espirit de Corps Academy
By Benjamin Cox on July 19, 2023 at 11:21am
Some Jacksonville students are asking you to meet them where the sidewalk ends this weekend for several shows. Shelebrate, A Taste of Shel Silverstein will be performed at a number of locations in the Jacksonville area beginning on Thursday. The performance is based around a collection of poems from the acclaimed poet that was adapted […]
Crime of the Week: Police Seek Info on Porch Pirate
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 19, 2023 at 10:34am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent theft. Sometime between 3:30 and 4:40 pm on Thursday of last week, unknown person(s) removed packages from a residence in the 500 block of Caldwell Street. Among the items taken were toddler […]
South Jacksonville Officials Talk Brown Water Problem
By Benjamin Cox on July 18, 2023 at 4:08pm
Several residents of South Jacksonville have been complaining of brown water for the last several weeks. The Oxville Water Plant experienced a waterline break several weeks ago and hydrants around the village have been flushed in recent weeks. One resident in attendance at the Village’s Board meeting on Thursday night believes there are more problems […]
Arrest Made in Brown County ATV Crash
By Benjamin Cox on July 18, 2023 at 4:00pm
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man connected to an ATV crash that seriously injured a Mt. Sterling woman early Sunday morning. Quincy media outlets are reporting that 42-year old Michael R. Dunn of Rushville has been cited for aggravated reckless driving. 39-year old Katie J. Dunbar was life-flighted by […]
Arrest Made in Weekend Hit and Run Crash
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 18, 2023 at 2:54pm
An investigation by Jacksonville Police into a hit-and-run incident from Sunday led to the arrest of a Greene County man on Monday. Police dispatch received a call just before 8:00 AM Sunday from a resident near the intersection of East Chambers and South Main Street who reported vehicle parts in the roadway and a downed […]
Jacksonville Man Airlifted After Being Struck by Train Tuesday Morning
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 18, 2023 at 11:46am
A Jacksonville man was seriously injured after he was struck by a train early this morning. Jacksonville Rescue, LifeStar EMS, and Jacksonville Police were dispatched to the vicinity of East Independence and Hockenhull Street at 5:47 am Tuesday for a report of a man that had been hit by a passing train. Officials with the […]
Shafer Eulogized as Bright Light at Old State Capitol
By Benjamin Cox on July 18, 2023 at 8:16am
People gathered at the foot of the Old State Capitol in Springfield on Sunday night to remember a young activist who was murdered in her home on Tuesday. 24-year old Emma Shafer was a well-known community activist, who among other groups worked for the Faith Coalition for Common Good in Springfield. As an organizer for […]