Prairieland United Way’s Price Is United Event This Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on February 6, 2025 at 3:27pm
The annual Prairieland United Way campaign is nearing the end of its run, with one of its biggest events scheduled for this weekend. The return of the Price Is United, now in its fifth year, is this Saturday, February 8th from 5:30-10PM at the Midwest Athletic Center on Hardin Avenue. The dinner and game show […]
JCH Healthcare Announces Leadership Transition
By Benjamin Cox on February 6, 2025 at 3:18pm
An area healthcare group has announced it is currently searching nationwide for its new chief executive. The Jersey County Journal reports that JCH Healthcare’s Board has announced that current CEO Beth King is stepping down from the position next week, and she will be continuing her career in finance elsewhere. King has been with JCH […]
Information Released on Weekend Shooting in Rural Petersburg
By Benjamin Cox on February 6, 2025 at 3:09pm
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has released the identities found with gunshot wounds at a home in rural Petersburg on Saturday afternoon. The Menard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 12:30PM Saturday at a residence in the 15000 block of Tice Road, just east of Petersburg off of Illinois Route 123. […]
Beardstown Church Attempting To Open Temporary Overnight Shelter
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 8:29am
Beardstown may soon have a temporary overnight shelter for the homeless opening. The Cass County Star Gazette reports a group of local church members has purchased the former Tanner Chiropractic Building, next to the Elks, located at 215 East 2nd Street in Beardstown. The building was purchased by the First United Methodist Church of Beardstown, […]
JREDC Launches Second Round of “Make My Move” Talent Attraction Campaign
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 8:25am
The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation has announced the second iteration of its talent attraction campaign. The campaign’s first version launched in May 2024 with a series of videos, digital ads, and a relocation incentive package totaling approximately $9,000. Five new residents successfully located to the region from various parts of the country through the […]
Man Arrested After Striking Boom Lift in Courthouse Parking Lot
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 8:22am
Jacksonville Police arrested a man on Tuesday on two separate occasions for major traffic violations. At approximately 9:45AM, officers executed a traffic stop in the 800 block of North Main Street and cited the driver, 43-year old Claude D. Morris of the 800 block of Illinois Avenue for driving with a suspended license. He was […]
Bill Wade Photography Closes
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 6:17am
A staple downtown Jacksonville business appears to have closed up shop for good. Bill Wade Photography had signs on the doors on Tuesday at their studio at 229 East State Street that read “After 75 years, we are closing our doors. We have loved being part of your lives.” Clients were directed to call a […]
Eaton Named New President & CEO of Memorial Health
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 6:06am
Memorial Health has named its next president & CEO. Dr. Mandy Eaton will be the organization’s next president, succeeding Ed Curtis, ho previously announced plans to retire after a 50-year career with Memorial. Curtis’ last day will be March 31st. Dr. Eaton previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Cone Health, […]
Unemployment Rates in Region See Slight Decline
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 5:26am
One county in the region saw a large uptick in unemployment over the month of December, according to statistics released on Friday by the Illinois Department of Labor. Scott County is just under 6% unemployment, that’s nearly 2 points higher than surrounding counties over that month. Morgan, Macoupin, Greene, Sangamon all recorded under 4% unemployment […]
Brown Co. Sheriff To Again Have Coverage in Versailles
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2025 at 5:24am
A Brown County village will once again have police coverage starting this month. Brown County Sheriff Justin Oliver said Versailles will once again have consistent law enforcement presence by county deputies. WGEM reports that a new contract agreement between the village board and the county will have deputies covering patrol in the village for 20 […]