Judge Adrian Denies Joint Suit To Unseal Motions in Bliefnick Murder Trial
By Benjamin Cox on May 14, 2023 at 9:05am
Adams County Judge Robert Adrian denied a petition sought by local media outlets to unseal motions in the first-degree murder trial of Timothy Bliefnick. According to documents obtained by Muddy River News on Friday, Adrian denied the joint petition brought by Quincy news media outlets Muddy River News, WGEM-TV and The Herald-Whig to open court […]
Portions of West Central IL Under Drought Conditions
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 1:23pm
Some areas of moderate drought are popping up in West Central Illinois. Last weekend’s series of storms brought rain to most areas across the region, but the heaviest rains fell in tight bands. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says it has made for some precipitation disparities: “One band of 2-3″ of rain stretched along Interstate […]
White Hall Lions Club Bingo In the Park Returns, Busy June on Tap
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 1:21pm
The White Hall Lions Club is bringing back a monthly tradition at Lions Park. Bingo in the Park returned on Monday for the first time in four years. The event will be held the second Monday each month between May through October. Slide bingo cards will be available at 50 cents each. Bingo will run […]
Two ISP Squad Cars Struck In Region Over the Past Week in DUI Incidents
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 12:18pm
The Illinois State Police are reporting two squad cars hit during DUI Incidents within hours of each other this past week. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, early Sunday morning on May 7th in downtown Springfield, an ISP trooper was on patrol when his squad car was struck in the passenger side […]
Tracy Opposes Delayed Reporting For Sex Assault Cases Bill
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 9:17am
50th District State Senator Jil Tracy is standing in opposition to a bill that would delay police involvement in sexual assault cases. Senate Bill 333, sponsored by Senator David Koehler, would allow victims of rape and sexual assault to prioritize their medical treatment. Koehler says survivors often don’t seek medical treatment because they fear law […]
Bliefnick Murder Trial On Schedule To Begin May 22
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 9:09am
The murder trial of a man accused of killing his estranged wife in Quincy in February will begin in less than two weeks. Muddy River News reports that the first-degree murder trial of Timothy Bliefnick has been set to start on May 22nd. Bliefnick is accused of killing his estranged wife, 41-year old Rebecca Bliefnick, […]
LaHood Co-Sponsoring Affordable Housing Credit Program Legislation For Low-Income Housing
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 9:06am
16th District Congressman Darin LaHood and bipartisan colleagues in the House and Senate are co-sponsoring legislation that would help expand affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would support the financing of more affordable housing by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. The bill has over 60 bipartisan original cosponsors in […]
Public Hearing Set in Macoupin For Lotus Wind
By Benjamin Cox on May 13, 2023 at 9:04am
Members of the northern Macoupin County community will have a chance to voice their concerns about a proposed wind farm at a public hearing coming up in less than two weeks. The Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat reports that a public hearing on the Lotus Wind project has been set for 6PM Tuesday, May 23rd at Bothwell […]
Sponsorship Deadline for Summer Concert Series is Fast Approaching
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 12, 2023 at 12:59pm
Time is running out to get in as a sponsor for this year’s Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series. Jacksonville Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says Main Street wants to make sure any potential sponsors are included as third-party deadlines for both print and production media are fast approaching. There are six levels of […]
Greene County Board Recognizes Life-Saving Efforts from December Medical Emergency
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 12, 2023 at 11:13am
The Greene County Board recognized three members of the community along with area first responders for their quick actions during a medical emergency in December. According to an announcement by West Central Joint Dispatch ETSB, On Christmas Eve, in the rural Greene County community of Rockbridge, sudden cardiac arrest struck a man while he was […]