Greene County Woman Accused of Stealing Money From Madison County Softball Organization
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 8:45pm
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed felony theft charges on Thursday against the treasurer of a Madison County softball organization. Riverbender and Fox2 News report 37 year old Heather S. Sullivan of Roodhouse is charged with stealing approximately $64,200 from Esprit Metro Fast Pitch between Aug. 1, 2021 and March 7th. Sullivan currently remains […]
Cougar Lingers on Springfield’s West End
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 7:16pm
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says a cougar roaming West Central Illinois continues to roam near Springfield’s west end. IDNR detected a mountain lion on the west side of Springfield yesterday after monitoring the animal through telemetry from a GPS unit attached to it by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission last year as […]
Beardstown Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 7:02pm
The Illinois State Police have announced the arrest of a Cass County man on child pornography after a year-long investigation. The Illinois State Police report that DCI Zone 4 Investigators initiated an investigation in August 2021 after learning a subject was distributing child pornography through an online platform. During the investigation, ISP agents assigned to […]
North Greene Looking to Expand Building for Early Childhood Offerings
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 4:19pm
The North Greene School District is applying for building funds from the state to add more to their Early Childhood programs. The Illinois State Board of Education has made $100 million available statewide for grants to public schools to either start a program or expand their current offerings with new construction. Grant recipients are required […]
“Squeal at the Wheel” Returns for Halloween
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 27, 2022 at 1:53pm
A Jacksonville area service organization is inviting young and old alike to come to Squeal at the Wheel this Halloween. Members of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville will be in Community Park Monday night offering rides and trick or treating at the Big Eli Ferris Wheel for Halloween. Gina Hayes with the Jacksonville Rotary says […]
JPD Investigating Possible Shots Fired Incident
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 27, 2022 at 1:49pm
Jacksonville Police were called to the 700 block of East Chambers Street at approximately 9:45 last night after a caller told West Central Joint Dispatch they had heard shots fired in the area. Officers responded to the area of East Chambers at Brooklyn Avenue, and according to the report, the case remains under investigation as […]
West Entrance Work Completed at Jacksonville Library
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 27, 2022 at 1:37pm
It’s once again easier for visitors to the Jacksonville Library to get into the building. The library’s west entrance has reopened for use after a lengthy project to update the patio and entrance. Director of the Jacksonville Library, Jake Magnuson says the entrance has been open and available for use by the public for about […]
Lightning Strike Believed To Be Culprit in Rural Sangamon County Garage Fire
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 1:36pm
Fire severely damaged a detached garage and its contents in western Sangamon County on Tuesday night. WMAY reports that the homeowner was in his house in the 3600 block of Lincoln Trail, about two miles northwest of Brafordton, when they say they saw what appeared to be lightning hit their detached garage causing it to […]
Crime Stoppers Seeking Tips on Shed Burglary
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2022 at 1:29pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between 4:30pm on October 20th and 7:30am on October 21st, unknown person(s) damaged a door to an equipment shed of a business located in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue. […]
PORTA Jr./Sr. High Placed On Soft Lockdown After Social Media Threat
By Benjamin Cox on October 26, 2022 at 4:11pm
PORTA Jr.-Sr. High was placed on a soft lock down this afternoon after a threat to a student was issued over social media. The Menard County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approximately 1:15 sheriff’s deputies and PORTA Jr.-Sr. High School officials were notified of the threat being received by a student. WICS Newschannel 20 reports […]