Campbell: Cadigan Moved Out of Sangamon Jail General Population For Safety
By Benjamin Cox on January 17, 2023 at 7:57am
One of the EMS workers facing murder charges in the death of a patient in Springfield has been moved out of the general population at the Sangamon County Jail. WMAY reports that Peter Cadigan has been moved to the Sangamon County Jail’s medical unit. Sheriff Jack Campbell told WMAY that Cadigan doesn’t have any medical […]
Winchester Denied Unsewered Community Grant, Will Try Again This Fall
By Benjamin Cox on January 17, 2023 at 7:55am
The City of Winchester found out some bad news for an infrastructure project earlier this month. The Scott County Times reports that Benton & Associates Engineer Greg Hillis delivered the news that the city’s grant application for the Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program was denied. The grant would have allowed the city to install sewers […]
Jacksonville African-American Museum Has New Displays, Prepares For Black History Month
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 1:53pm
The Jacksonville African-American Museum will be open over the mid-day today for tours as part of the observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Local historian and museum board member Art Wilson says people should come take a tour of the museum: “We’ll be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day today by […]
New Ownership For Carrollton’s Market on Main
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 1:19pm
A Carrollton grocery store that opened in the wake of both Kroger stores closing in Greene County over a year ago has new owners. Market on Main located at 521 South Main Street, on the south side of the Carrollton Square, now can call Shawn & Courtney Garrison of rural Carrollton its new owners. The […]
Police Investigating Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 16, 2023 at 11:35am
Jacksonville Police are investigating multiple instances of car part thefts from last week. According to police reports, officers were called to the 100 block of Walnut Court at approximately 12:45 Friday afternoon after a complainant advised that the catalytic converter valued at approximately $1,000 had been removed from a leased truck that was parked overnight […]
“Then & Now” a Hot Seller in First Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 16, 2023 at 11:32am
After only one week after its release, a new pictorial book by a Jacksonville non-profit is flying off the shelves. A little over a week ago, the new Jacksonville Main Street book titled “Downtown Jacksonville Then & Now” was released after a number of years and a lot of effort. by Main Street volunteers. Jacksonville […]
Information Sought on Beardstown Park District Vandalism
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 9:29am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass Counties are accepting tips for a recent vandalism incident in Beardstown. Some time over the weekend between January 6th – 8th, individuals vandalized and damaged the basketball and tennis courts in the Beardstown Park District near the swimming pool. Tiles were ripped up from the courts causing an […]
More Charges Likely For Alleged IC Dormitory Armed Robbery Suspect
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 9:24am
A man suspected of a violent dormitory hold up at Illinois College before Christmas break may be facing more charges. 26 year old Devin C. Hall of Barrington Hills was arrested Wednesday inside the Morgan County Detention Facility by Morgan County Corrections officers on two charges of aggravated battery of a peace officer. The Journal […]
National Civil Rights Attorney to Represent Springfield Family in Springfield EMS First-Degree Murder Case
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 9:12am
A nationally known civil rights attorney will reportedly represent the family of a man who died allegedly at the hands of two Springfield EMS workers. WCIA-TV reports that Ben Crump has been retained by the family of Earl Moore, Jr. Crump is the president of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association, and has previously […]
Beardstown Man Sentenced to IDOC on Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on January 16, 2023 at 8:59am
A Beardstown man was sentenced to significant jail time in Cass County Circuit Court on Friday. 44 year old Jason W. Hawk will spend 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on drug-related charges. In August 2021, Hawk was placed on a year of adult probation after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine less […]