Jacksonville Native Named Blackburn College’s Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
By Benjamin Cox on November 17, 2022 at 2:24pm
A Jacksonville native has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 48th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Senior Justice Administration Major Miriam “Mim” Wali-Uddin has been awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Students are recognized for demonstrating strong leadership aptitude, exhibiting a […]
Martin Sentenced For More Charges in Fulton County; Awaiting Hearings in Montgomery, Madison and new case in DuPage
By Benjamin Cox on November 17, 2022 at 2:07pm
An alleged serial grifter has been sentenced in another Central Illinois county on multiple charges. 27 year old Abigail L. Martin pled guilty on November 7th in Fulton County Court to felony deception, felony theft, and use of a bank account with intent to defraud. The Fulton County Circuit Clerk’s office says that Martin received […]
Annual Santa Stroll Event Highlights Importance of Shopping Local While Offering Savings to Shoppers
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 17, 2022 at 11:48am
An annual event geared toward jump-starting your holiday shopping while keeping it local is in full swing already in Jacksonville. The 5th annual Santa Stroll is happening right now in Jacksonville with more than 40 area businesses participating to help holiday shoppers save while supporting locally-owned businesses. The Santa Stroll is now a joint venture […]
Former Pittsfield Youth Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Theft
By Benjamin Cox on November 17, 2022 at 9:17am
The former head coach of a Pittsfield youth football organization pleaded guilty on Tuesday to theft charges. 25 year old Matthew J. Robinson, formerly of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony theft and misdemeanor theft. Robinson was arrested by Pittsfield Police back in September after an investigation into suspicious purchases being made from a […]
Illinois College Expands Engineering Program
By Benjamin Cox on November 17, 2022 at 9:14am
Illinois College has announced a major expansion of its engineering program. The newest major will allow students be prepared to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to begin their state licensure. The College is seeking accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The multi-step ABET application process is anticipated to be […]
Grand Jury Indicts Auburn Man with First-Degree Murder in Fatal I-55 Crash
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 16, 2022 at 1:04pm
An Auburn man who currently awaits sentencing in Federal Court related to his participation in the January 6th Capitol riot now faces a slew of state charges stemming from the fatal I-55 crash last week. Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright is announcing this afternoon that this morning a Sangamon County Grand Jury returned a […]
City Council May Decide Lair Building Fate During Special Meeting Monday
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 16, 2022 at 11:43am
A special City Council meeting has been called in an effort to resolve ongoing issues with a beleaguered downtown building. Representatives from both the Rammelkamp Bradney Law Office and Jacksonville Main Street spoke during Monday’s regular City Council meeting about the fate of the Lair Building located at 234 West State Street. More than a […]
City Clerk Working to Alleviate Confusion on Aggregation Program Electricity Rate Increases
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 16, 2022 at 11:26am
The City Clerk is trying to help alleviate any confusion Jacksonville residents have when it comes to electricity rates increasing. City Clerk Skip Bradshaw updated the City Council during the regular meeting Monday night on the status of the Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program. In October Bradshaw announced that the city had participated in the aggregation […]
Jacksonville AmVets, Volunteers Raising Funds to Honor Fallen Vets this Holiday Season
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 16, 2022 at 10:28am
An area group of volunteers has joined a national movement to ensure that all Veterans who have been laid to rest in the area are honored this holiday season. Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1992 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, by […]
Local Red Kettle Campaign Off to Extremely Slow Start, Desperate Need for Bell Ringers
By Benjamin Cox on November 16, 2022 at 10:03am
The Jacksonville Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is off to a very slow start this year. The campaign officially kicked off on November 9th. Captain Chris Clarke says he’s concerned that they are seeing less hours reserved for bell ringers this year: “Kettles are the biggest fundraiser that the Salvation Army has. It makes up […]