Ezard: Momentum Building Towards Movement on JDC Grounds Possible Remediation
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 10:34am
Momentum from state leaders to remediate the Jacksonville Developmental Center grounds appears to be growing. Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard revealed to the city council on Monday night that within the last week he had met with members of Governor JB Pritzker’s team and Central Management Services to discuss ideas on how to get remediation efforts […]
Coffey, Hammond Push 72-Hour Review Bill
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 10:14am
Springfield State Representative Mike Coffey and Macomb Representative Norine Hammond have co-authored a bill that would require the state budget bill to receive ample time for review before any action can be taken. The process to pass the state’s budget has been less than transparent over the several year, with the state’s super-majority Democrats handling […]
Crime Stoppers: TVs Stolen From Lake Jacksonville Camper
By Seth Gabriel on March 14, 2025 at 10:08am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime over the winter months, unknown individuals entered a camper located at Point 7 at Lake Jacksonville and removed items. Among the items removed were two Vizio flat screen televisions. The […]
Routt Names Evans As Next Principal
By Seth Gabriel on March 14, 2025 at 10:03am
Routt Catholic High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Danielle Evans as the incoming principal, beginning July 1, 2025. Evans succeeds Mr. Dan Carie, who will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year after serving as principal for the past 4 years. Mrs. Evans brings to Routt Catholic High […]
Jacksonville Receives Place in Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Top Micropolitan List
By Seth Gabriel on March 14, 2025 at 10:01am
For the first time, Jacksonville, Illinois, has secured a place in Site Selection Magazine‘s prestigious 2024 Top Micropolitan List, ranking tied for 27th out of 125 micropolitan locations nationwide. Jacksonville ranks second highest among 11 other Illinois cities, reflecting the city’s strong momentum in increasing investment and job creation. While this marks its debut on […]
Rosenthal: Momentum Growing For Revitalization Efforts at New Salem
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 9:59am
108th District Representative Wayne Rosenthal says that momentum is growing around the area to help revitalize the New Salem Historic Site outside of Petersburg. Three bills proposed by Rosenthal and co-authored by Senator Steve McClure hope to secure funding in the upcoming state budget to restore and make repairs to the site. Rosenthal, the former […]
Echo Ambulance Gets OK from City For Support Vehicle After Ordinance Addition Approved
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 9:52am
Echo Ambulance will now have a supervisor unit on the streets in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville City Council approved an amendment to the city’s ambulance ordinance on Monday to allow for the assistant unit to respond to emergency calls along with a regular transport bus. The supervisor vehicle can act as a first aid unit, but […]
Baylis Man Sentenced to Prison For Child Pornography Possession
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 9:49am
A Baylis man arrested last summer by members of the Illinois Attorney General’s Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for multiple child pornography charges has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison time. 41-year old Christopher A. Coleman pleaded guilty to a single count of child pornography possession on Tuesday […]
Annie Merner Chapel Changes Ownership After Announced Changes
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 9:47am
After a proposed renovation plan for Annie Merner Chapel was made known less than a week ago, an alternative has come forward. Annie Merner Chapel owner Michael Hayes announced last week that the chapel would be renovated on the interior and the chapel would receive a new name aligning with Twisted Tree Music Hall. Hayes […]
Miller Meets With Adams Co. Farm Bureau, Assures Farmers Trump & DOGE Aren’t Coming for Farmer’s Assistance
By Benjamin Cox on March 14, 2025 at 9:39am
15th Distirct Congresswoman Mary Miller held a rare public question & answer session in Quincy this past Friday in front of the Adams County Farm Bureau membership. Muddy River News reports that Miller spent the majority of the forum saying she had been in meetings with President Donald Trump’s cabinet and his advisor for the […]