JPD Aims for Full Body Camera Usage by January 1 Thanks to Grant Funding
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 16, 2022 at 9:56am
The Jacksonville Police Department is moving farther ahead of schedule when it comes to complying with new body camera requirements. The Jacksonville City Council approved a request by Chief Adam Mefford to allow him to purchase the previously approved cameras Monday night. The cameras had been approved but were not anticipated to be purchased until […]
LLCC, Cass County Officials Look For Ways to Boost Enrollment at Beardstown LLCC Campus
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2022 at 7:48am
Stakeholders in Lincoln Land Community College in Cass County are coming together to explore ways to boost enrollment at the satellite campus in Beardstown. According to the Cass County Star-Gazette, Cass County Board Chairman Michael Barnett recently met with Lincoln Land President Dr. Charlotte Warren and several other LLCC officials to discuss the center’s declining […]
Murphys Honored With M.A.D.D. Legacy Award
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2022 at 6:08am
The Illinois chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving held its 13th annual Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner in Springfield this past Saturday. The MADD Hero Awards are presented to officers, prosecutors, and community partners across the state for excellence in their field. This event is made possible, in part, through a partnership with the Illinois Department […]
Bluffs Seeking OSLAD Grant to Renovate Lewis Park
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2022 at 5:58am
The Village of Bluffs is seeking a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to update one of its most used parks. Bluffs is applying for a $600,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant through IDNR to update Lewis Park at the center of the village. The grants are given to communities to […]
Municipalities Receive Final Traunch of ARPA Funds from the State
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2022 at 5:47am
More than 1,200 municipalities received notification from the state on Wednesday that they will receive a portion of $371 million as part of the second round of funding through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Jacksonville received their second traunch of $1.265 million. A full list of each municipality and their amounts can be found […]
Speeks Turns Down Winchester, Search Still On For New Winchester Police Chief
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2022 at 5:43am
The City of Winchester is still without a police chief. The Winchester City Council voted to extend an offer for the full time position to former Roodhouse Police Chief and current Secretary of State Police Officer Steve Speeks at their September monthly meeting. Via text message over the weekend, Mayor Rex McIntire informed WLDS News […]
LLCC Seeks Literacy Volunteers
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 15, 2022 at 3:00pm
Lincoln Land Community College is seeking volunteers to assist adults in improving their reading, math, writing, and/or English language skills. The community college is recognizing Adult Education and Family Literacy Week next week and officials with the school say it’s an important time to talk about the need and value of literacy volunteers. An estimated […]
JPD Investigating Attempted Burglary of South Main Street Business
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 15, 2022 at 2:36pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent attempted burglary. Shortly after midnight on September 13th, unknown person(s) removed glass to make entry into a business in the 300 block of South Main. The suspect was described as wearing all […]
Out of State Plaque Company Targeting Readers’ Choice Winners Not Affiliated with Journal-Courier
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 15, 2022 at 11:31am
The Jacksonville Journal-Courier is warning winners of a recent contest not to fall for claims by an out-of-state award company. Recent winners of the annual Readers Choice Awards are being warned after a number of them have reported they were contacted by Regent Plaque and Sign LLC. According to a report by the Journal-Courier today, […]
Dist 117 Board Approves Policy Overseeing Crimson Sports Hall of Fame Committee
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 15, 2022 at 10:49am
Inductees to the JHS Crimson Sports Hall of Fame will now have to be approved by the Board of Education before they are fully enshrined. The District 117 Board met in special session Wednesday night and after discussion, voted unanimously to establish a policy for the Hall of Fame Committee that among other things, would […]