LLCC Jacksonville to Hold College Now Info Sessions at JHS
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 12, 2022 at 3:13pm
High school juniors and seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend upcoming information sessions on Lincoln Land Community College’s spring 2023 College Now program. The sessions will be held at Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-6 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5:15-5:45 p.m. LLCC officials say College Now […]
BREAKING: Springfield Double Homicide Suspect Vehicle Located in Benld
By Benjamin Cox on September 12, 2022 at 11:48am
The suspect vehicle being sought in connection to a double homicide in Springfield yesterday has been located in southern Macoupin County. WMAY in Springfield reports that the vehicle was located in Benld with a male subject inside, who was taken into custody without incident by the Gillespie Police Department. According to WMAY the subject has […]
Sangamon Authorities Searching For Suspects in Double Homicide in Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on September 12, 2022 at 8:36am
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police are in search of a vehicle in possible connection to a double homicide that occurred on Springfield’s southwest end yesterday morning. Investigators are looking for a stolen 2008 black Dodge Charger with Illinois license plates Z-185-113. The suspects in the vehicle are considered armed and dangerous. […]
Auburn Man Pleads Guilty To Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
By Benjamin Cox on September 10, 2022 at 8:43am
An Auburn man has pled guilty to felony charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and assaulting a member of the media during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. The U.S. Justice Department said in a press release late yesterday that 44 year old Shane Jason Woods pleaded guilty in the […]
Pike Co. Sheriff’s Deputies Make Drug Arrests in Hull This Week
By Benjamin Cox on September 9, 2022 at 5:15pm
Pike County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two individuals on Tuesday in Hull after being dispatched for a disturbance. The call came into dispatch at 7:32PM for a disturbance in the 600 block of Elm Street in Hull. Subsequent to an investigation, deputies arrested 38 year old Carmella I. Birchum and 53 year old James. M. Gardiner […]
Winchester Fire Department Looking towards State Audit; Needing Equipment Updates
By Benjamin Cox on September 9, 2022 at 3:46pm
The Winchester Fire Department is facing a dramatic financial need. Winchester Fire Chief Fred Andrews told the Winchester City Council Wednesday night that the Illinois Department of Labor will soon be auditing his department for procedures and equipment. The Department of Labor along with the Illinois Occupational Safety & Health Administration has been auditing volunteer […]
Former Republican IL Secretary of State Candidate Behind Threatened Litigation to County Clerks
By Benjamin Cox on September 9, 2022 at 1:29pm
A woman disqualified to run as a Republican in the Illinois June primary appears to be behind some of the recent threats of litigation against state election authorities. In a record obtained from the Morgan County Clerk’s Office, James & Michelle Turney are behind a notice of prospective litigation and a demand for record retention […]
Three Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash on Arenzville Road
By Benjamin Cox on September 9, 2022 at 1:02pm
Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Arenzville Road yesterday evening. Initial calls for a two-vehicle crash with injuries came in at approximately 6:40 from Arenzville Road near Bethel Church road. According to preliminary reports, a white passenger car was traveling northbound on Arenzville Road, when for an unknown reason, […]
No One Injured In Two Vehicle Crash Near Bluff Springs
By Benjamin Cox on September 9, 2022 at 12:52pm
No one was injured when two vehicles collided on Illinois Route 125 near Bluff Springs yesterday evening. Illinois State Police reports indicate that two vehicles were traveling westbound on Illinois Route 125 nearing Arenz Lane in the vicinity of Bluff Springs. One vehicle stopped in the roadway and attempted to turn into their private drive. […]
Village Facing Deficit After First Look at Overdue Budget
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 9, 2022 at 11:50am
The South Jacksonville Board of Trustees got their first look at a draft budget for the current fiscal year during last night’s committee of the whole meeting. New Village Treasurer Mindi Olson presented the board of trustees with the draft budget three months into the current fiscal year. Olson, who was recently appointed as Treasurer […]