United Way Co-Chair Talks Growing Divide in Donor Demographics
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 19, 2022 at 11:10am
One of the co-chairs of this year’s Prairieland United Way campaign is asking the public to please give locally this year as a steady decline in giving has been seen in some areas. Stephen Symons, who co-chairs this year’s campaign with his wife Cammie, says with everything from energy to food costs continuing to rise, […]
Wilson Murder Trial Set for December
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 19, 2022 at 6:50am
A Jacksonville man facing first-degree murder charges in Morgan County Court will soon have his case heard by a jury. The trial date has been set for 39-year-old Joshua E. Wilson who is accused of the murder of 26-year-old Malcolm V. Fitts of Chicago. Prosecutors allege that in the early morning hours of February 28th, […]
Local Groups Hosting Town Hall on Heartland Greenway Opposition Tonight at LLCC-Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on October 18, 2022 at 9:36am
Several groups are converging on Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville tonight to talk about the Navigator Heartland Greenway CO2 pipeline project. Community Activitist Nick Dodson says residents of Morgan County who have questions about the pipeline should come to the free event. He says that lawyers, scientists, farmers and landowners in the area will […]
McClure Hosting Town Hall Event on SAFE-T Act on Wednesday in Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2022 at 6:03pm
State Senator Steve McClure is hosting a town hall-style event on Wednesday in Springfield about the SAFE-T Act. The event will feature McClure, State Representative and current State Senate candidate Sandy Hamilton, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright, and Morgan County State’s Attorney Gray Noll. McClure says he wants to […]
Pritzker EO Lifts Testing/Vaccination Mandates, Masking Requirements For Healthcare, Long-Term Care Facilities. Federal Mandates Remain
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2022 at 3:10pm
Governor J.B. Pritzker updated masking and testing requirements for healthcare and long-term care facilities today. The new guidelines are in accordance with updated Center for Disease Control recommendations. Federal requirements remain in effect for those facilities. The updated executive order removes the weekly testing requirements for unvaccinated healthcare and LTC workers. The order will also […]
JHS Juniors Tour Reynolds For Manufacturing Month
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2022 at 2:55pm
A number of Jacksonville High School students received a first-hand look at local manufacturing Friday morning. A group of JHS juniors toured the Reynolds Consumer Products west plant on Superior Avenue in recognition of Manufacturing Month. Students were able to see the process from start to finish of how trash bags are made at the […]
Carrollton Police Chief, Greene County State’s Attorney Have Row Over Recent Plea Deal
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2022 at 2:46pm
A recent plea deal in a residential burglary and aggravated battery case in Greene County Court has caused a rift between the Carrollton Chief of Police and the Greene County State’s Attorney. Carrollton Police Chief Mike McCartney told the Greene Prairie Press this past week that he’s angry that 22 year old Alexander M. McAdams […]
JPD Officer Saves Pets, Home During Early Morning Fire Sunday
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2022 at 2:10pm
No one was injured when a mobile home caught fire early Sunday morning. According to a Jacksonville Fire Department report, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a mobile home located at 1042 East Morton Avenue at 1:39 am Sunday. Mike Hopper with the Jacksonville Fire Department says the fire was already mostly contained […]
South Elementary Briefly Put on Soft Lockdown Monday Morning
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 17, 2022 at 1:43pm
Principal Tim Chipman explained the situation to parents over voicemail. “This morning, due to an argument between two adults near but not on the school grounds, South School was notified by the South Jacksonville Police Department to move into lockdown status. From approximately 9:00 to 9:20 am was on soft lockdown. For the remainder of […]
Barnett to Exit Cass County Government After Five Decades
By Benjamin Cox on October 17, 2022 at 1:14pm
Time is drawing to a close for five decades in county government for one Cass County Board member. Michael Barnett is not seeking another term on the board after being involved in county government since 1972. Barnett joined county government in June 1972 as the Treasurer of the county. Barnett was appointed Treasuer to succeed […]