Coultas Named Interim Superintendent At North Greene
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 5:23pm
North Greene School District is addressing the upcoming vacancy of the superintendent’s office with a promotion from within. According to the Greene Prairie Press, long-time school administrator in the area Lawrence Coultas was approved as interim superintendent for the district at a special meeting of the North Greene School Board on Friday, March 23rd. Coultas […]
Ralls County, MO Man Sentenced For Sex Abuse, Cannabis Charges in Pike County
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 4:17pm
A Ralls County, Missouri man is heading to prison for predatory criminal sexual assault and cannabis charges after pleading guilty in Pike County, Illinois Circuit Court on Tuesday. 37 year old Charles S.R. Martin of Center, Missouri pleaded guilty to one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 […]
Second Suspect Arrested in WIU House Party Shooting in Macomb; Police Search For Eye Witness
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 3:50pm
The Macomb Police Department has announced a second arrest in connection to a deadly house party shooting just a few miles from Western Illinois University’s campus on Monday. In a press release, Macomb Police officials say that in conjunction local and state agencies, they have arrested 25 year old Demond E. Wilson, Jr. of Calumet […]
County Clerk Reminds Early Voting Available Including Saturday Ahead of Tuesday Election
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 30, 2023 at 1:20pm
The April Consolidated Election is right around the corner with election day looming next Tuesday. Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener is encouraging everyone to get out and vote as there are a number of contested elections in this locally focused election. She says out of 982 vote-by-mail ballots her office sent out, nearly 400 have […]
JAM Exhibit Highlights Dominican Sisters of Spfild’s Origins in Jacksonville in150th Year
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 30, 2023 at 1:01pm
A temporary exhibit coming to town tells the history of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield and their connection to Jacksonville, although you might be surprised via which Springfield. The Jacksonville Area Museum is featuring a new exhibit titled, “Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois: Celebrating 150 years for the Life of the World” which will have […]
Jacksonville School District 117 Purchases Jamison’s Future Swings Location on Morton Avenue
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 9:59am
Jacksonville School District 117 is moving its Building & Grounds Department to a new site this summer. The move corresponds with the District 117 School Board approving the purchase of the Jamison Future Swings building at 2253 West Morton Avenue last night during a special meeting. The transfer of the property will take place on […]
Espirit de Corps ‘Discover Your Talent’ Night Tonight
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 8:52am
Parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders can introduce their child to the world of music in Jacksonville tonight. The Esprit de Corps Academy of Jacksonville is hosting a “Discover Your Talent” Night at First Presbyterian Church located at 870 West College Avenue from 6-8PM. President of Esprit de Corps Tim Smith says it’s a […]
Illinois College Announces New Director to Nursing Program
By Benjamin Cox on March 30, 2023 at 8:46am
Illinois College has announced a new director to their Nursing program. Dr. Angela Bentley will take over as head of the program from Angela Pierson after more than 7 years in directing nursing programs for both Illinois College and MacMurray College. Bentley is a board certified cardiac vascular nurse and emeritus certified critical care nurse […]
MacMurray College Reunion Activities & Registration Announced
By Benjamin Cox on March 29, 2023 at 2:36pm
The MacMurray College Foundation and Alumni Association has announced the schedule of activities for the second MacMurray College Alumni weekend. The weekend will be held June 23rd-25th. Registration is now open online at the association’s website. Highlights include a reunion gathering of the classes of 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003, and 2013. An opening reception will […]
Elm City Roastery Awarded Coffee Station in State Capitol Building
By Benjamin Cox on March 29, 2023 at 11:55am
A Jacksonville-based business is setting up shop in the Illinois Capitol building. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced yesterday that a new coffee station will be opening on the second floor of the Capitol Building and will be operated by Jacksonville-based Elm City Roastery. Giannoulias’ office, which maintains the Illinois Capitol Complex, issued a solicitation […]