City Looking At Options To Fund Remainder of Lake Jacksonville Trails Project
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2023 at 4:02pm
The City of Jacksonville is going to have to get creative to complete a project at Lake Jacksonville started nearly 3 years ago. The bike and walking trail for the Lake has been an ongoing wish for the city since the initial trail was completed. The city applied twice for the grant from the Illinois […]
Meek Seeks To Place World-Class Disc Golf Course on Dormant Nichols Park Golf Course
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2023 at 2:09pm
The Jacksonville City Council heard about the rising popularity of disc golf last night. Local citizen Sean Meek who is a part of the local Jacksonville Disc Golf Club says that the sport is growing in popularity. According to Udisc.com, nearly 5 courses were installed per day last year, with over 14,000 courses worldwide. Over […]
IDOC Mum on In-Custody Death at Western IL Correctional Facility
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2023 at 2:01pm
The Illinois Department of Corrections remains mum about an in-custody death at Western Illinois Correctional Center in April. According to the Journal Courier, 36-year old Deon Mathis died in custody at the Mt. Sterling facility on April 10th. According to CBS News Chicago, Mathis, who was allegedly an admitted gang member, was involved in a […]
Future Champions Approved for South Jacksonville Tourism Grant for Pair of New Scoreboards
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2023 at 1:59pm
A Jacksonville sports complex is partnering with the Village of South Jacksonville for a couple of major improvements at the facility. The South Jacksonville Board of Trustees approved a $50,000 tourism grant request by the Future Champions Sports Complex during the May meeting last Thursday. Kristin Jamison had presented the request to the board in […]
Pike County Man’s Appeal to IL Supreme Court Over Sexual Assault & Abuse Convictions Won’t Be Heard
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2023 at 1:53pm
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of a Pike County man’s 2021 criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse convictions. 24-year old Clayton G. Watts formerly of Pittsfield was found guilty by a jury in Pike County Court in July 2021 of the two charges in a week-long trial. Judge Alan […]
Water Rates Increase for Some on South Jacksonville System, Village Contemplating New Water Plant
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2023 at 12:07pm
Certain water customers with the Village of South Jacksonville will soon see an increase in their water bill, while other increases and a potential major project are being considered. The Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a water rate increase last week for a segment of rural customers between the village and the […]
JPD Investigating Monday Night Shots Fired Incident
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2023 at 9:16am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a call of shots fired on Monday night. According to a police report, at approximately 10:45 last night, officers were called to the 600 block of North Clay Avenue after a complainant reported shots had been fired in the area. No injuries were reported and police say the incident is pending […]
25 Names Added to Courthouse Roles of Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Morgan
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 8, 2023 at 3:58pm
A new piece of hardware now graces the front of the Morgan County Courthouse to honor some long-forgotten heroes. Members of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Elijah Smith Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered on the courthouse steps Sunday afternoon to dedicate a new […]
JREDC Recognizing National Economic Development Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 8, 2023 at 3:41pm
This week is National Economic Development Week and an area organization is taking time to mark the week. Created in 2016 by International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs aimed at creating jobs and improving the quality of […]
Winchester EMS Places Only Bid on Southern Scott County Ambulance Special Service Area
By Benjamin Cox on May 8, 2023 at 3:27pm
Bids for the southern half of Scott County’s emergency services closed last Monday with just one bidder. The Scott County Times reports that the Winchester EMS organization was the only bidder for the special service area. Winchester EMS President Randy Dolen told the Times that they submitted a bid for whatever the amount was for […]