Routt, OSS Awarded $9,500 Each From Family Fun Festival
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 11, 2022 at 9:33am
Routt Catholic High School and Our Saviour School have both received an early Christmas gift. The 2022 Family Fun Festival Committee announced Wednesday, Routt and Our Saviour have been awarded a gift of $9,500.00 each from proceeds raised during the Family Fun Festival over Labor Day weekend. Development Enrollment Director Colleen Doyle for Routt Catholic, […]
Springfield Plastics Donates to Lincoln Land Honor Flight
By Benjamin Cox on November 11, 2022 at 9:12am
A Southern Sangamon County business is giving money to ensure veterans get a chance to visit and be honored at the nation’s capital. Springfield Plastics, Inc. of Auburn donated $2,000 to the Lincoln Land Honor Flight. Springfield Plastics’ Wesley Foreman, Andrea Schroll, and Steve Harbour presented the check to Joan Bortolon, President of the Land […]
Family Dispute Leads to Criminal Damage Arrest
By Benjamin Cox on November 11, 2022 at 9:07am
Jacksonville Police arrested a Jacksonville man yesterday morning after a nearly two-week investigation into a string of criminal damage to property incidents occurring at a single residence. 28 year old Ethan E. Thornley of the first block of Catalina Court was arrested at his residence without incident at 9:51AM Thursday on five counts of criminal […]
MacMurray College Closing Ceremony Now Available on YouTube
By Benjamin Cox on November 11, 2022 at 8:58am
The MacMurray Foundation & Alumni Association has announced that the closing ceremony, Hail to MacMurray: A Fond Farewell, is now available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel. The ceremony, held June 18th served as a celebration of the college as well as providing an outlet for alumni to share in the sadness of the college’s closing […]
Hillsboro Man Wanted on Sexual Assault of a Child Charges
By Benjamin Cox on November 11, 2022 at 8:49am
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Hillsboro man in connection to a criminal sexual assault of a child. Montgomery County authorities are searching for information leading to the whereabouts of 34 year old Michael J. Ralston of Hillsboro. Ralston is wanted for a single count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a […]
Butler Resigning From ILGA For Job With IL Railroad Association
By Benjamin Cox on November 11, 2022 at 5:50am
87th District State Representative Tim Butler of Springfield is resigning. Butler made the announcement this morning on Twitter, citing a new opportunity to work full-time with the Illinois Railroad Association. Butler has served in the Illinois General Assembly since 2015 and was recently re-elected unopposed to his seat after winning in the June primary. Butler […]
Female Motorist Chased, Threatened With Firearm in Road Rage Incident
By Benjamin Cox on November 10, 2022 at 3:34pm
Jacksonville Police arrested a man at mid-day yesterday after a road rage incident. Police dispatch received an initial call from a female motorist at 12:21PM on Wednesday from the 200 block of East Independence Avenue saying that she was being followed after her car was hit and she was threatened with a gun. At 1:14PM, […]
Driver Service Facilities Closed for Holiday Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 10, 2022 at 3:14pm
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. • Offices and Driver Services facilities, such as the Jacksonville location, operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed on Friday, November 11th, and will reopen for business on […]
JPD Seeking Info on Recent Vehicle Theft
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 10, 2022 at 10:01am
Jacksonville Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be in connection to a recent vehicle theft in the city. Detectives wish to speak to a man and woman who were seen on video surveillance in connection to the vehicle theft that occurred at 7:50 pm last Tuesday, November 1st from […]
South Jacksonville Remains on City Water While Water Plant Problems Persist
By Benjamin Cox on November 10, 2022 at 9:51am
The Village of South Jacksonville remains on the City of Jacksonville’s water today. The village is currently experiencing problems with their pumps and other equipment at the Oxville water plant that have been down since the middle of last month. Village President Dick Samples says the supply chain is the hold up: “We’re waiting on […]