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 […]
One Person Shot at White Oaks Mall on Saturday Afternoon
By Benjamin Cox on June 18, 2023 at 3:50pm
One person was shot outside of White Oaks Mall on Saturday night. WAND-TV reports that Springfield Police responded to White Oaks Mall outside of the Dick’s Sporting Goods store around 3PM Saturday. The Springfield Police Department confirmed to WAND that a 23-year-old male was shot in the incident. He was taken to the hospital with […]
Washington Elementary Student-Written Black History Book Sells Out
By Benjamin Cox on June 18, 2023 at 9:17am
The Jacksonville African-American History Museum partnered with a second grade class at Washington Elementary School to publish a successful new book. The students of Mrs. Tobin’s second grade class at Washington Elementary were asked if they would like to write a Black history book. Art Wilson of the African-American Museum Board says that sponsorship of […]
City of Winchester Investing In New Surveillance System for Park, Pool
By Benjamin Cox on June 18, 2023 at 9:11am
The City of Winchester is investing in a public surveillance system. The Scott County Times reports that the Winchester City Council voted in favor of a video surveillance system to be installed at Veterans Park and at the Winchester Municipal Pool as well as a License Plate Reader camera for the three-way stop at North […]
Chapin Area Residents Warned of Phone Scammers Posing as P.D.
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 16, 2023 at 2:10pm
The Chapin Police Department is warning area residents of a new scam. According to an announcement by Chapin Chief of Police Steve Helmich, his department has been made aware of at least two instances of spam or scam calls being made to Chapin residents today. Helmich says the caller claims to be soliciting donations for […]
Bergschneider Elected 2023 Illinois FFA President
By Benjamin Cox on June 16, 2023 at 8:36am
The Illinois FFA is holding their annual convention in Springfield this week. Yesterday, a new slate of State Officers were elected. The new state president is Thad Bergschneider of Franklin. Bergschneider succeeds 2022 president Rachel Hood of Rushville-Industry. Bergschneider told RFD Illinois that when he was thinking about running for state office, he wanted to […]
Pike County, Missouri Man Arrested on Weapons, Traffic Charges in Kampsville
By Benjamin Cox on June 16, 2023 at 8:28am
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Pike County, Missouri man on weapons charges. On June 8th at 2:04PM, a deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 100 in Kampsville. Subsequent to an investigation, the deputy arrested the driver, 38-year old Johnny L. Chapman […]
First of Trio Arrested For November Pittsfield Farm & Home Theft Sentenced
By Benjamin Cox on June 16, 2023 at 8:27am
The first of a trio of men arrested for allegedly stealing from a Pittsfield store this past November has been sentenced to prison time. 28-year old Zachery M. Larsen of Loraine pleaded guilty to retail theft of displayed merchandise less than $300 on Tuesday in Pike County Circuit Court. Pittsfield Police were called to the […]
Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration Continues to Expand; Performances and Pageant Added
By Benjamin Cox on June 16, 2023 at 6:59am
Jacksonville’s Juneteenth Celebration is coming this Saturday. Last year’s celebration was commemorated by the unveiling of the Dr. Alonzo Kinnebrew mural on the north side of the square. Alberta Robinson of the Jacksonville NAACP says that last year’s celebration is actually a continuation of a long tradition of Juneteenth in the city: “It says second […]
1st Ever Jacksonville Pride Event Happening Saturday at Water’s Edge Winery
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 15, 2023 at 5:58pm
An event that is the first of its kind for Jacksonville will be held this weekend. The 1st Jacksonville Pride event will be held at the Wine Barn at the Water’s Edge Winery & Bistro this Saturday. Jacksonville native Blaize Stewart says the event started out as a small family barbecue after they stopped going […]