Pike County Man Arrested on Louisiana Warrant, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Pleasant Hill
By Benjamin Cox on February 24, 2025 at 8:04pm
A multi-state investigation has led to the apprehension of a Pike County man on several sex-related offenses. An investigation with the Calcasieu Parish Louisiana Sheriff’s Office and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 29-year old Patrick T.D. Cantwell of Pleasant Hill. According to a press release, Cantwell is alleged to have […]
Jacksonville City Council To Decide on Operating Budget Tonight
By Benjamin Cox on February 24, 2025 at 12:19pm
The Jacksonville City Council is set to decide on the city’s 2025 operating budget tonight after it was pulled off the agenda earlier this month. The City Council approved the 2025 appropriations budget at their February 10th meeting by a 7-1 vote. Ward 3 Alderman Kent Hannant, Jr. was the lone ‘no’ vote. The appropriations […]
Greene Co. Courthouse Elevator Running Again
By Benjamin Cox on February 23, 2025 at 5:09pm
The Greene County Courthouse’s elevator is back in order. The Greene Prairie Press reports that Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen reported to the county’s Judiciary Commitee last week that the elevator returned to working order after several months of delays. McMillen said that there is a squeak and a part that needs replaced. He says […]
Beardstown Man Sentenced On Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on February 23, 2025 at 5:07pm
The Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the conviction of a Beardstown man on drug charges. Cass County State’s Attorney Craig R. Miller’s office announced yesterday that 42-year old John J. Hennings of Beardstown received a 7-year sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine 5-15 […]
JPD Investigating Forced Entry to Vacant House
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 22, 2025 at 12:48pm
Jacksonville Police are investigating a possible burglary in an unoccupied home. Officers were called to the 300 block of Hooker Street on Friday morning after a complainant told West Central Joint Dispatchers they found the back door of an unoccupied residence open. According to the report, forced entry was possibly used to gain access to […]
JPD Investigating Possible Shooting Incident From Friday
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 22, 2025 at 12:42pm
Jacksonville Police are currently investigating a possible shots fired incident that occurred Friday afternoon. A complainant to West Central Joint Dispatch reported that at approximately 4:30 pm Friday, multiple shots were fired from a silver sedan in the 600 block of North West Street. According to a Jacksonville Police report, the sedan was driven by […]
Two Confirmed Killed in Early Morning Crash on Rt 97- UPDATED
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 22, 2025 at 9:36am
More information has become available on a fatal two-vehicle crash on Route 97 early this morning. Illinois State Troopers responded to the crash on Route 97 just east of the junction with Illinois Route 125 at approximately 2:30 am Saturday. According to an update by Illinois State Police last this morning, the first unidentified vehicle […]
ISP Responds to Two-Car Fatal Crash Early Saturday
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 22, 2025 at 8:56am
Illinois State Troopers are on scene of a serious crash on IL Rt 97 at this hour. According to a preliminary report by the Illinois State Police, Troop 6 responded to Illinois Route 97 just east of the Illinois Route 125 junction near Springfield, at approximately 2:26 this morning for a two vehicle crash. ISP […]
Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Expands Student Assistance Again
By Benjamin Cox on February 21, 2025 at 5:50am
The Jacksonville Promise Scholarship program is expanding its support to students again. The program’s board has voted to raise its scholarship award to $3,000 per year for the first two years and $4,200 per year for the last two years, providing eligible students with the opportunity to receive up to $14,400 over four years. The […]
Scott Co. Assessor Clears the Air on Facebook Post Pertaining to Winchester Bond Referendum
By Benjamin Cox on February 21, 2025 at 5:49am
Scott County Assessor Julie Moore has issued a written statement in response to claims made surrounding a now-removed Facebook post about the upcoming school bond referendum for the Winchester High School. Moore says that her decision to not comment on Winchester Superintendent Kevin Blankenship classifying the Facebook post as highly inaccurate has created some confusion […]