Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Donates Over $10,000 to Local Fire Departments
By Benjamin Cox on October 24, 2022 at 3:35pm
The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau has given away a little over $10,000 to local fire departments. The local farm bureau distributed $10,030 to the Beardstown, Chandlerville, Waverly, and Woodson volunteer fire departments for the purchase of various pieces of first responder equipment as a part of their 2nd annual Agriculture and Rural Fire Protection Grant program. […]
IHFS, IDHS Report Data Breach in ABE System Provider Portal
By Benjamin Cox on October 24, 2022 at 3:26pm
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services have notified the public of an incident within the State of Illinois’ Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) system’s Provider Portal. The ABE system is the eligibility system for State-funded medical benefits programs (Medicaid), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and […]
Jacksonville Main Street, Action Brown County Receive Lt. Gov’s Award for Excellence
By Benjamin Cox on October 24, 2022 at 3:21pm
Jacksonville Main Street has received a major award from the State of Illinois. Main Street was been awarded The Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization in the Organization Category, recognizing work to host the 2021 Illinois Main Street State Conference. The Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in Revitalization is one of the most […]
JPD Hosting Drug Take Back Day for Old Prescription Disposal
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 24, 2022 at 3:04pm
It’s again time for Jacksonville area residents to do a fall cleaning of their medicine cabinets. The Jacksonville Police Department is hosting the fall Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. The event is held twice a year in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and gives people the opportunity to safely dispose of prescription […]
South Jacksonville Looking To Add Gaming License for New Colony South Establishment
By Benjamin Cox on October 24, 2022 at 2:44pm
The Village of South Jacksonville is looking at amending it’s gaming license ordinance. Currently, the village has two open gaming and liquor licenses for taverns and the village has no taverns, with ET’s Zodiac closing more than 3 years ago. The Village Board of Trustees wants to do away with the tavern license designation completely […]
Woman Arrested For Toddler’s Death in Southern Macoupin County
By Benjamin Cox on October 23, 2022 at 7:37pm
A Carlinville woman has been charged in the death of a toddler in Southern Macoupin County. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday, a report was made at the Litchfield fire station that a minor child was in distress. It was determined moments later a 3-year old male child was deceased. The initial […]
Two Men Injured, Arrested After Altercation Involving A Machete
By Benjamin Cox on October 22, 2022 at 7:07am
Two men were arrested in Jacksonville yesterday afternoon after a physical altercation involving a machete. Jacksonville Police were called to the intersection of Hockenhull and Cox Streets at 5:26 yesterday evening in reference to a physical disturbance involving a machete between two individuals. After a lengthy investigation, police detained two male subjects after they got […]
South Jacksonville Dealing With Utility Issues
By Benjamin Cox on October 22, 2022 at 7:00am
The Village of South Jacksonville wasn’t just dealing with a broken phone system at Village Hall this week. Village President Dick Samples revealed Thursday night during the village board’s monthly committee of the whole meeting that South Jacksonville water customers are currently on the City of Jacksonville’s water system. Streets & Utility Superintendent Brian English […]
Bluffs, Winchester Appear At Odds Over Retaining Softball Coach
By Benjamin Cox on October 22, 2022 at 6:19am
The Bluffs and Winchester School Boards appear at odds on whether or not to retain a softball coach. According to the Journal Courier, the Bluffs School Board voted on Monday not to dismiss head softball coach Kandice Kunkel in a 4-2 vote. The vote went against a September vote by the Winchester School Board to […]
Jacksonville Main Street Pumpkin Festival Lands Downtown This Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 21, 2022 at 2:46pm
Lovers of all things fall season are in for a treat this weekend. The annual Jacksonville Main Street Pumpkin Festival returns to the downtown Jacksonville Central Park Plaza Saturday starting at 10:00 am. Main Street Jacksonville Executive Director Judy Tighe says the annual festival is fast becoming a classic event for Jacksonville, and this year’s […]