Springfield Police Recover Stolen Firearm Connected to Jacksonville In Recent Shooting Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on April 4, 2023 at 3:49pm
The Springfield Police Department recovered a firearm reported stolen out of Jacksonville as a part of an ongoing shooting investigation. According to a press release from the Springfield Police Department, on Thursday, March 30th at 4:02PM, police received a a Shotspotter alert near the intersection of 14th Street and Pine Street in Springfield. Witnesses reported […]
Environmental Groups Call to Action Over U.S. Army Corps’ Possible Green Light to Heartland Greenway
By Benjamin Cox on April 4, 2023 at 3:19pm
Environmentalists and landowners are fighting an expected move by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to give the green light to a controversial carbon dioxide sequestration project running through Central Illinois. WMAY reports that the Army Corps is gearing up to allow the Navigator Heartland Greenway pipeline project to proceed with a comprehensive environmental review. […]
Former Morgan County Road District Clerk Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
By Benjamin Cox on April 4, 2023 at 3:10pm
A former Morgan County Road District Clerk accused of taking more than $100,000 for personal use while in office has pleaded guilty to theft charges in Morgan County Circuit Court this afternoon. 64 year old Pamela S. Redd of Alexander pleaded guilty to Class 1 Felony Theft between $100,000 and $500,000 in Morgan County Court […]
Consolidated Election Turnout A General Mix Over the Years
By Benjamin Cox on April 4, 2023 at 6:49am
Turnout for municipal and school board elections in early April has traditionally been a mixed bag in Morgan County. The similar election four years ago saw just over 2,500 voters go to the polls, which was a turnout of 11.3%. In 2013, the turnout was closer to 26%. Turnout was just 18% two years ago […]
Two Arrested on Drug-Related Charges After Multi-State Car Chase
By Benjamin Cox on April 3, 2023 at 7:46pm
Two individuals from Madison County were arrested after a multi-state car chase over last weekend. According to a press release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, in the early morning hours of March 25th, a Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 100 near Poor Farm Hollow in Hardin. The vehicle […]
LaHood, Budzinski, Durbin & Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Make 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site a National Monument
By Benjamin Cox on April 3, 2023 at 2:00pm
Two area members of Congress are looking to create a national monument in Springfield 13th District Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood have introduced legislation to designate the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot as a national monument. Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin have introduced companion legislation in the […]
Cass County Man Gets 15 Years in Prison For 6th DUI, Felony Escape in Pike County
By Benjamin Cox on April 3, 2023 at 1:08pm
A Cass County man arrested by Pike County Sheriff’s Deputies last Fall for aggravated driving under the influence and then later attempted to escape from the Pike County Jail will spend more than a decade in prison. 52 year old Christopher A. Africh of Beardstown pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence, felony driving […]
County Clerk’s Office Open Late Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 3, 2023 at 12:24pm
The Morgan County Clerk’s Office will be open later this evening for anyone who wants to cast their ballot or register to vote ahead of Tuesday’s Consolidated Election. County Clerk Jill Waggener says her office saw a few people in to vote Saturday morning. She says unfortunately she anticipates a low turnout for this election, […]
Second Round of Storms In the Forecast For Tuesday
By Benjamin Cox on April 3, 2023 at 8:39am
The National Weather Service has placed the listening area at an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday. Northwestern Illinois is slated to receive the greatest risk. Destructive straight-line winds, large hail and tornadoes are all concerns in this next round, which could be just as strong as the first round that hit West Central […]
Woman Arrested For DUI After Striking Pole on West Morton
By Benjamin Cox on April 3, 2023 at 7:52am
Jacksonville Police arrested a woman after her vehicle struck a pole at Massey Lane and West Morton Avenue yesterday evening. Jacksonville Police were alerted to a reckless driver by a caller at Massey & Morton at 5:44PM yesterday. The caller said that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Massey Lane before turning westbound on West […]