Drought Growing Across Central Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on June 23, 2023 at 6:10am
Areas of severe drought across West Central Illinois continues to grow. Southern Sangamon, most of Macoupin, and the the far southeast tip of Morgan County are the only portions of the listening area not listed in moderate drought this week, according to the National Drought Monitor map released on Thursday. Northwestern Pike County is now […]
Canadian National Arrested in Springfield For Allegedly Defrauding the Elderly Across Central Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on June 22, 2023 at 3:29pm
A Canadian national was arrested in Springfield on Tuesday by members of the FBI-Springfield Field Office for multiple charges. According to a federal complaint filed on Friday, on Tuesday, June 13th the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from an elderly rural Springfield couple who believed they had been scammed out of several […]
Chandlerville Man Sentenced to Prison On Multiple Felonies Across 3 Counties
By Benjamin Cox on June 22, 2023 at 1:14pm
A Chandlerville man who pleaded guilty to major felonies in Sangamon and Menard Counties earlier this year pleaded guilty to a charge in Cass County Court today. 28-year old Rhett H. Birdsell of Chandlerville pleaded guilty to possession of a lost credit or debit card in front of Circuit Judge Timothy J. Wessel this morning. […]
Greenfield Man Arrested On Sexual Assault of a Minor Charges
By Benjamin Cox on June 22, 2023 at 12:05pm
A Greenfield man was arrested last week on charges of sexual assault of a minor. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 53-year old Jason A. Chaudoin of Greenfield for criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 and criminal sexual assault of a family member under the age of 18 last Thursday, June […]
District 117 Approves Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 22, 2023 at 11:20am
A new amended budget and collective bargaining agreement were both approved by the Jacksonville District 117 Board of Education last night. The board gave unanimous approval to a new three-year contract with the Jacksonville Education Association during the regular June meeting last night. Superintendent of Schools Steve Ptacek said following the meeting, that he and […]
Downtown Villas Project Awarded State Tax Credits
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 22, 2023 at 10:41am
The planned expansion of affordable housing in Jacksonville is getting a boost in funding from the state. The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board announced yesterday conditional awards totaling nearly $26 million in federal low-income housing tax credits. IHDA Spokesperson Andrew Field says that the credits are sold to investors to generate capital for the 18 […]
JPD Investigating Recent Tool Theft
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 22, 2023 at 10:24am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between 6:00 and 10:30 the night of Saturday, June 10th unknown person(s) entered a residence in the 100 block of Marnico Lane and removed tools. Among the items taken […]
Budzinski Introduces Rebuild Rural America Act
By Benjamin Cox on June 22, 2023 at 8:52am
13th District Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has introduced comprehensive legislation that would address rural communities’ struggles in gaining access to federal dollars for economic development. The Rebuild Rural America Act asks the federal government to invest $50 billion in rural economic development, infrastructure, schools, hospitals and small businesses nationwide. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has introduced companion […]
IL Society Children of the American Revolution Selling Engraved Bricks For Upkeep at Asa Talcott House
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2023 at 3:29pm
The Illinois Society Children of the American Revolution have chosen a landmark in Jacksonville for its state project. This year’s state projects for the Children of the American Revolution is focusing on people in Illinois who helped along the Underground Railroad. The state projects are called “Broken Chains: Aiding Freedom’s Journey.” As a part of […]
Tickets Remain For Gov. Duncan Mansion BBQ on Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2023 at 3:22pm
Tickets remain for the 2nd annual Governor Duncan Mansion BBQ. The event will be held this Saturday, with social hour starting at 5 o’clock under the big tent on the lawn of the mansion, located at 4 Duncan Place. Governor Duncan Association Board Member Sandy Sanders says that this year is looking to be just […]