JPD Investigating Overnight Vehicle Theft, Break-In Incidents
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 22, 2023 at 8:18pm
Jacksonville Police are investigating an overnight vehicle theft and break-in on the city’s southeast side. Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Michigan Avenue just after 6:00 Saturday morning on a report of a truck that was sitting in the middle of the road and not running. According to the report, […]
Portion of IL-106 to Close West of Winchester on April 24
By Benjamin Cox on April 22, 2023 at 7:12pm
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a road closure for portions of Illinois Route 106 beginning on Monday, April 24th. Illinois Route 106 just west of Winchester, just east of the Hillview Blacktop, will close on Monday for IDOT to build a retaining wall. The construction is expected to last until late November. A […]
IDPH, IDVA Report Case of Legionnaire’s At Quincy Veterans’ Home
By Benjamin Cox on April 22, 2023 at 7:05pm
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs jointly reported a single new case of Legionnaire’s Disease at the Quincy Veterans’ Home on Friday. According to a press release, both agencies’ directives governing the home’s clinical and environmental protocols were immediately deployed, including enhanced resident monitoring and testing of all […]
One Driver Cited & Injured In Collision At Hardin and East College
By Benjamin Cox on April 22, 2023 at 6:47pm
Jacksonville Police and LifeStar EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash in Jacksonville’s east end early Saturday morning. The initial call to joint dispatch came in at 12:27AM Saturday at Hardin Avenue and East College Avenue. According to a Jacksonville Police report, a vehicle driven by 42-year old Danielle M. Williams of Williamsville was traveling southbound […]
Area Around PORTA High School Cleared Friday Night Due to Runaway Wind Turbine
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 22, 2023 at 9:14am
Emergency personnel responded to a runaway windmill in Menard County last night. According to a report by the Menard County Sheriff’s Office at 8:50 pm Friday, emergency personnel and PORTA School officials were at the PORTA High School due to a malfunction with the school’s wind turbine. Officials say the brake system failed allowing the […]
JPD Investigating Residential Burglary
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 22, 2023 at 7:11am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred Friday. Police were called to the 500 block of Book Lane at approximately 10 pm after a resident reported that sometime Friday, someone stole more than $500 worth of jewelry from the residence. The incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact […]
Downtown Jacksonville Businesses to Celebrate Earth Day, National Record Store Day Saturday
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 21, 2023 at 6:01pm
A bevy of downtown Jacksonville businesses is holding special events for Earth Day on Saturday. Downtown Jacksonville has become the home for a number of small businesses with sustainability as a key part of their business models. Colleen Flinn, owner of Gillham House and Nothing Fancy Supply, says shopping at locally owned businesses that carry […]
Chamber Recognizing Special People via Those Who Care Awards, Brunch, and Bingo Event
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 21, 2023 at 11:42am
The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for suggestions to recognize good people in the community. The Chamber’s annual “Those Who Care” awards return for 2023 this month. Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce Lisa Musch says every year in April, the chamber puts out nomination forms for the Those Who Care Awards, an endeavor […]
Court to Hear Media Suit in May, QUANADA Subpoenaed in Bliefnick Murder Trial
By Benjamin Cox on April 21, 2023 at 7:12am
Motions in the Timothy Bliefnick murder trial continue to be outside of the public view for now. The Adams County Circuit Court went on the second day of motions today in the murder trial of Timothy Bliefnick. Bliefnick is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Rebecca Bliefnick, in the home they once owned together back […]
A/C Central School Board Looking to Fill Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on April 21, 2023 at 7:08am
The AC-Central School Board is looking for a new member after the April Consolidated Election. Incumbents Troy DeFord and Jennifer Knapp did not seek re-election in April. Incumbents Jason Smith won a 2-year unexpired term after being appointed in 2021. Jennifer Fanning won another term to the school board. Newcomer Carissa Myers also gained a […]