Two LifeStar EMS Workers Arrested For First-Degree Murder in Springfield Patient’s Death
By Benjamin Cox on January 10, 2023 at 11:47am
Two LifeStar EMS workers in Springfield have been charged with first-degree murder of a person in their care. In a press conference today, Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright said that 35 year old Earl L. Moore was in the care of two Lifestar EMS workers after they were called to a home in Springfield […]
Adams County Woman Accused of Employee Bank Theft in Pike
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 10, 2023 at 10:38am
An Adams County woman now faces a theft charge in Pike County Court after authorities were contacted by bank officials last month. According to a release by Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, on December 14th his office was contacted by an unnamed local banking facility regarding the theft of an undisclosed amount of money by […]
Jacksonville Sears Hometown Store Closing
By Benjamin Cox on January 10, 2023 at 10:28am
A store name that’s been in Jacksonville for years will be closing its doors. The Journal Courier reports that Sears Hometown Store in Jacksonville, located in Lincoln Square, will be going out of business. Often confused with the larger Sears, Roebuck stores; the Hometown stores mainly operated as a hardware-style store that focused on home, […]
Rushville Community Rallies Around Police Officer Diagnosed with Leukemia
By Benjamin Cox on January 10, 2023 at 8:23am
The Rushville Police Department is rallying around one of their own. Rushville K9 Officer Handler Nathan Rauch was admitted to Blessing Hospital in Quincy on Monday after a medical episode. Rushville Chief of Police Rick Wright told WGEM that Rauch had taken time off in November and hadn’t been recovering from an illness. Wright says […]
Greene Co. Rural Water District Receives Rural Development Grant As Part of New Infrastructure Bill
By Benjamin Cox on January 10, 2023 at 6:13am
The Greene County community will benefit directly from the recent bi-partisan infrastructure law from Congress. Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announced on Friday that the Greene County Rural Water District based out of Carrollton will receive $240,000 as a part of the USDA’s Rural Development program included in the infrastructure bill. The bill […]
Morgan-Scott-Cass Crime Stoppers Finish 2022 Up In Almost Every Tracked Statistic
By Benjamin Cox on January 9, 2023 at 10:01am
The Morgan-Scott-Cass Crime Stoppers finished 2022 up in nearly all of the categories it tracks in keeping crime down in the 3-county area. Crime Stoppers received 489 tips, resulting in 9 cases being solved, 42 arrests being made, and over $9,600 worth of property being returned to its rightful owner. $5,700 worth of rewards were […]
Prairieland Price Is United Event Tickets Available
By Benjamin Cox on January 9, 2023 at 9:50am
The 3rd Annual Price is United event to benefit the Prairieland United Way annual campaign is right around the corner. Prairieland United Way Executive Director Karen Walker says the Price Is Right-themed event is expanding this year: “Anyone who has been to it in the past (this is our 3rd year) is going to be […]
Local Red Kettle Campaign Well Short of Goal
By Benjamin Cox on January 9, 2023 at 9:37am
The Jacksonville Salvation Army reported on Thursday that it’s well short of its Red Kettle Campaign goal. The campaign, which ends on January 31st, has raised $117,600 towards the $150,000 goal as of Thursday. Captain Chris Clarke says: ““The money raised throughout the Christmas Campaign is vital to helping those in need in our community […]
Davidsmeyer Claims New Assault Weapons Ban Only Targets Legal Gun Owners; Senate to Vote Today
By Benjamin Cox on January 9, 2023 at 8:49am
The Illinois House passed an assault weapons ban bill in the early morning hours of Friday. Six months after the deadly Independence Day shooting in Highland Park, legislation prohibiting the sale of assault rifles, rapid fire devices, and magazines over 12 rounds passed on the House floor after hours of debate 64-43. State Representative C.D. […]
Macoupin Authorities Seeking Help To Find Missing, Endangered Palmyra Man
By Benjamin Cox on January 9, 2023 at 6:17am
UPDATE 1/9/23 9:25AM: The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office reports Winter has been located in Henderson County, Illinois alive and is being checked by EMT. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help to find a missing and endangered man from the Palmyra area. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office says that 72 year old […]