LLCC Agriculture Students Take Trip to Ireland
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2023 at 2:28pm
Thirty Lincoln Land Community College students participated in a 10-day agricultural industry tour in Ireland last month. Tour stops included Kilkenny Mart to watch a sheep and dairy cow sale, visits to local farmers’ beef and dairy operations, and Castlecor Potatoes where a father-and-son team showcased their farm and packaging facility for potatoes and onions. […]
FBI Presence at Former Hobby Horse Building
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 21, 2023 at 11:44am
FBI agents and Jacksonville Police are currently stationed at a commercial building in the northeast end of the city. The agents and officers have been focused on the Northland Plaza of Jacksonville, located at 600 North Clay Avenue. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Springfield confirmed to WLDS this morning, that FBI agents […]
Sangamon County Man Sentenced to Decade in Prison For Series of Felonies in Morgan County
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2023 at 9:03am
A Sangamon County man involved in multiple altercations at an ex-spouse’s residence in Jacksonville was sentenced to significant prison time in Morgan County Court yesterday afternoon. 38-year old Robert J. Doyle of Springfield pleaded guilty to one count of residential burglary and one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer on Tuesday in front […]
Area Congressional Delegation Applauds Inclusion of Funding For New Infrastructure on Mississippi, Illinois Rivers
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2023 at 8:58am
Members of Illinois’ Congressional Delegation are applauding the inclusion of millions of dollars in the current House Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The fiscal year 2024 bill includes $75 million to upgrade locks and dams along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. 13th District Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood, and 17th District Congressman […]
Time Running Out to Register for Jacksonville 4th of July Parade
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 20, 2023 at 5:04pm
The deadline to to pre-register for this years 4th of July parade in Jacksonville is fast approaching. Organizers with the Rotary Club of Jacksonville are reminding the public that pre-registration needs to be complete by next Monday, June 26th at 5:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Hope Unites US.” Parade Committee co-chair Joan McQuillan said, […]
Follow Up Meeting Called to Discuss Possible Rural Cemetery Alliance
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 20, 2023 at 10:36am
A movement to spurred on by the growing problems faced by rural cemeteries is gaining enough traction that another meeting has been called for this week. Local funeral director and Ebenezer Cemetery Board member John Buchanan was pleasantly surprised when more than 60 people crammed into the Commission Room at the Jacksonville Municipal Building in […]
Ashland to Discontinue Recycling Service As of July 1
By Benjamin Cox on June 20, 2023 at 10:10am
GFL Environmental’s hammer has fallen on a different municipality this week. Ashland Mayor Kitty Mau has informed the residents of Ashland that the village’s free recycling service will be no more at the end of the month. In a post to the village’s Facebook page today, Mau says that the years-long agreement with Area Disposal […]
Manhunt for Wanted Suspect Ends at Lake Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on June 19, 2023 at 5:57pm
Multiple agencies were involved in a pursuit of a wanted suspect this afternoon. About 1:30PM the South Jacksonville Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant out of Pike County on 38-year old Devin D. Fair at a room at the Baymont Hotel, located in the 1900 block of Southbrooke Road. Fair then fled from […]
Legendary Illinois College Coach, Professor Bill Merris Passes Away
By Benjamin Cox on June 19, 2023 at 12:01pm
Long time Illinois College coach, professor, and athletic director Bill Merris passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, just a week shy of his 93rd birthday. Merris kept a life long connection to his alma mater. Merris had a career as a coach and associate professor of physical education for more than 40 years at IC. […]
Cost Increase Won’t Ground 4th of July Fireworks Show
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 19, 2023 at 11:44am
As inflation continues to hit consumers in the wallet in everything from gasoline to food costs, the city is feeling hit in preparation for next month’s holiday. The Jacksonville City Council approved the new contract for this year’s 4th of July fireworks display last week. Mayor Andy Ezard updated the council on the contract ahead […]