Girard Fire Department Battles Second Fire In As Many Days in Frigid Temps
By Benjamin Cox on December 24, 2022 at 5:11am
The Girard Volunteer Fire Department battled its second major fire in as many days. The first page out came to Macoupin County Central Dispatch at just before 3PM for a chimney fire at a residence in Girard. Smoke was reported to be showing from the eaves. Upon arrival, the Girard Fire Department immediately paged out […]
Home Deemed Total Loss After Overnight Fire in Chandlerville
By Benjamin Cox on December 24, 2022 at 4:57am
Multiple fire departments from Cass & Mason Counties were called out to a structure fire in Chandlerville early this morning. The Beardstown Volunteer Fire Department reports that shortly after midnight they were summoned for mutual aid to a two-story structure fire in the heart of Chandlerville. The residents were reported to be home at the […]
Second Suspect Named in South Jacksonville Armed Robbery Case
By Benjamin Cox on December 23, 2022 at 3:17pm
The Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers have issued a call for tips about the whereabouts of an individual wanted in relation to a South Jacksonville armed robbery from earlier this month. 18 year old Jakobie T. Whitaker of the 200 block of West Greenwood Avenue has been named as a suspect by South Jacksonville Police […]
JFD Responds to Vehicle Fire Thursday
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 23, 2022 at 2:29pm
Jacksonville Fire Department personnel responded to a call of a vehicle fire in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue at 4:18 pm Thursday. According to an incident report, the vehicle’s driver said they parked the Hyundai sedan after running an errand. She said she noticed a burning smell but didn’t think anything of it as […]
New Greenfield P.D. Building, LLCC Truck Driving Instruction Among Area Projects to Recieve Federal Funding in 2023 Appropriations
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 23, 2022 at 2:22pm
Several area communities will be receiving federal funding for certain projects in the new year as an area representative winds down his time in Congress. 13th District Congressman Rodney Davis announced today, his securing of more than $20 million in funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2023. Funding was secured for 15 different communities […]
Girard Bowling Alley Burns in Five-Alarm Fire
By Benjamin Cox on December 23, 2022 at 2:21pm
A five-alarm fire in northern Macoupin County saw a Girard building burn to the ground last night. Initial reports of a fire at the former Girard Bowling Alley/Pickadillys located in the 700 block of North 3rd Street came in shortly after 6:30PM. According to initial reports, fire was seen inside the building and flames were […]
A Number of Projects Named in FY23 Congressional Omnibus Appropriations Bill
By Benjamin Cox on December 23, 2022 at 2:18pm
Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announced a small number of projects coming to Central Illinois as a part of the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. A total of $182 million is being direct by Congress to come to the State of Illinois alone. Included in the bill is the renovation […]
Sangamon County Lifts Level 1 Winter Weather Emergency
By Benjamin Cox on December 23, 2022 at 2:16pm
Sangamon County has lifted its Level 1 Winter Weather Emergency designation. The designation was lifted at 1:30PM today. The declaration only applied to county roadways. Dangerous wind chills are still expected through the weekend. Residents through the listening area are encouraged to take extra precaution when traveling or if there is a need for extended […]
Salvation Army Hopes Winter Storm Won’t Hamper Final Push in Red Kettle Campaign
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 22, 2022 at 12:06pm
The winter storm that’s barreling through the area the next couple of days could put a freeze on charitable giving throughout the next year. The Jacksonville Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is coming down to the finish line soon and officials say the cold weather means the needs of those served by The Salvation Army […]
Portion of Bustos Congressional Collection, Endowment Coming to Illinois College
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2022 at 4:15pm
Retiring 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is making a major contribution to one of Jacksonville’s oldest institutions. Bustos’ Office announced yesterday that the collection of artifacts and papers from her years in office will be archived in a joint partnership with the nonpartisan Dirksen Congressional Center and Illinois College. Bustos is also establishing the Callahan-Bustos […]