Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Hosting Land Rights Meeting in July
By Benjamin Cox on June 24, 2023 at 4:50pm
The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau is hosting an informational meeting in regards to land rights next month. The Journal Courier reports that Illinois Farm Bureau general counsels Laura Harmon and Garrett Thalgott will share information about how people can keep their property safe when structures such as wind and solar farms or pipelines are proposed. The meeting […]
South Jacksonville Dollar General Closed Temporarily for HVAC Repairs
By Benjamin Cox on June 24, 2023 at 4:48pm
The South Jacksonville Dollar General is temporarily closed. The Journal Courier reports that the Dollar General at 1417 South Main Street stopped operations on Tuesday due to a malfunctioning air conditioner system, according to a representative of the company. The representative told the Journal Courier that a solution to the situation wouldn’t be available until […]
Two Arrested In Connection to White Oaks Mall Shooting
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 1:55pm
The Springfield Police Department have arrested two men in alleged connection to a shooting that took place outside of White Oaks Mall in Springfield last weekend. WICS Newschannel 20 reports that 19 year old Selvonte M. Williams and 19 year old Calvin G. Shepherd IV were arrested yesterday after warrants were issued by the Sangamon […]
Regional Cemetery Alliance Loses Traction, Placed on Hiatus Until Further Notice
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 1:36pm
Efforts to organize area rural cemeteries have stalled. Around 30 people attended a second meeting about possibly organizing the area’s rural cemeteries into a loose alliance last night at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The meeting was organized by John Buchanan, a long-time board member for Ebenezer Cemetery. The attendance for the second […]
Two Arrested After Alleged Gun Flashed in Vehicle on I-72
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 1:29pm
The Illinois State Police along with Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two out of state individuals after an alleged road rage incident in a neighboring county late Wednesday night. West Central Illinois Joint Dispatch received an Illinois State Police emergency alert at 11:07PM on Wednesday from troopers in Pike County patrolling Interstate 72. The alert […]
Garage Burns in Second Suspicious Fire in White Hall in Less Than Two Weeks
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 1:22pm
White Hall got its second suspicious structure fire in less than two weeks. White Hall Fire Chief Cale Hoesman says that the initial call for a structure fire came in shortly after 10PM Thursday with a fully involved structure fire in the 300 block of Higbee Street near North Railroad Street: “Upon arrival, the garage […]
Village Trustees, Zoning Board Hear Plan for New Cell Tower
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 23, 2023 at 10:56am
AT&T officials spent more than an hour with residents of South Jacksonville last night discussing the latest proposed location for a new cell phone tower. During a joint meeting of the Village Board of Trustees and Village Zoning Board, representatives from AT&T presented their request for re-zoning for the placement of a cell tower at […]
Lotus Wind Project for Northern Macoupin Approved by County Board
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 9:08am
The Macoupin County Board has voted in favor of a major wind project. According to the Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat, Lotus Wind, to be run by Apex Clean Energy, was approved on June 14th in a 10-6 vote. 45 wind turbines will be place in the northern portion of Macoupin County in the Palmyra area. The […]
Volunteers Needed For “Christmas in July” Bell Ringing for Salvation Army
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 6:22am
It may seem like Christmas in July at a pair of Jacksonville stores. For two weekends in July, the bells of the Salvation Army of Morgan County will be ringing at County Market and Midland Farm & Home. Captain Chris Clarke says that the increased need in the area for the Salvation Army’s programs is […]
Auburn Man Sentenced in Pike County For Multi-State Thefts
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 6:12am
A Sangamon County man was sentenced to additional time in prison for crimes committed in Missouri and Illinois last year. 38-year old Patrick N. Butler formerly of Auburn, pleaded guilty to Class 2 felony theft of property between $10,000-$100,000 and Class 3 felony theft of property over $500 in Pike County Court on Tuesday. Butler […]