One Arrested, One Dead, Ten Injured in Macomb House Party Shooting
By Benjamin Cox on March 27, 2023 at 8:04pm
Macomb Police have identified a suspect and the decedent in a shooting near the Western Illinois University campus in the early morning hours of Saturday. According to a press release, Macomb Police responded to a shooting at a house party at 1:55AM Saturday in the 500 block of North Johnson Street in Macomb, located approximately […]
Dream Center Foundation Final Liquidation Sale This Saturday
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 27, 2023 at 4:39pm
An area non-profit organization is liquidating its assets after the sudden death of its president last year. The Jacksonville Dream Center Foundation is holding a liquidation sale this weekend at the center located on West College Avenue. The remaining board members agreed to close the center after Dream Center Foundation President Steve Cantrell passed away […]
Greene County Man Sentenced To A Decade in Federal Prison on Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on March 27, 2023 at 1:48pm
A Greene County man is headed to federal prison on drug charges. 37 year old Adam R. Dahl of White Hall and formerly of Roodhouse, pleaded guilty on May 31st of last year to possession with intention to distribute 5 or more grams of methamphetamine. According to an indictment, Dahl was alleged to have committed […]
Sunrise Rotary Collecting for Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen During Saturday Food-Raiser
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 27, 2023 at 11:53am
The Spirit of Faith Food Kitchen is set to get a boost from a Jacksonville service organization. The Jacksonville Sunrise Rotary Club will be collecting non-perishable food items at County Market on West Morton Avenue this Saturday. Club President Linda Meece said in the announcement that they are calling the effort a Food-Raiser instead of […]
Mt. Sterling Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges in Florida Pool Incident
By Benjamin Cox on March 26, 2023 at 7:58pm
A Mt. Sterling man and former Navy rescue swimmer has been charged with attempted murder in Florida after authorities say he almost drowned a security guard in a condominium’s swimming pool. The Centre Daily Times reports that 33-year old Seth Beavers of Mt. Sterling got into an a physical altercation with a security guard around […]
Momenta String Quartet Playing for IC Fine Arts Series on Sunday
By Benjamin Cox on March 25, 2023 at 10:46am
Music in motion. Momenta String Quartet will bring their award-winning eclectic vision of music from both past and present to the Illinois College Fine Arts Series this Sunday at Rammelkamp Chapel at 3PM The New York City quartet has collaborated with more than 250 living composers. Fine Arts Series Chair Garrett Allman says that the […]
John Wood Hosting Truck Driver Training Program Open House on Monday in Pittsfield
By Benjamin Cox on March 25, 2023 at 7:53am
John Wood Community College is hosting an open house on Monday for its Truck Driver Training Program at the Pittsfield Outreach Center. Representatives will share information regarding new federal regulations, admission requirements, funding options, and local career opportunities in truck driving. Attendees will also hear about a 16-hour logistics/truck driver training certificate. Registration will also […]
Outreach Community Center in Winchester Hosting Food Giveaway Today
By Benjamin Cox on March 25, 2023 at 6:13am
Residents of Scott County and beyond who need assistance with food insecurity can get some help today. The Bags of Blessing Giveaway hosted by the Outreach Community Center will run from 10AM – Noon today at the center, located at 31 South Main Street in Winchester. Nonperishable food items will be available along with pork, […]
Man Arrested After Two-Vehicle Crash on Jacksonville’s North End
By Benjamin Cox on March 25, 2023 at 5:25am
Jacksonville Police made one arrest overnight after a traffic crash. A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Sandusky and West Walnut Avenue at 11:38 last night. According to a police report, a vehicle being driven by 51 year old Jagpal Singh of Appomattox Drive was traveling westbound in the 1100 block of West […]
Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Area Businesses During Annual Meeting
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 24, 2023 at 3:03pm
A number of area businesses and business-oriented people were recognized during the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting Thursday night. Each year the chamber recognizes two businesses of the year, a non-profit business of the year, and recognizes a new member in the chamber’s circle of excellence. Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa […]