Calhoun County Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Saturday Night
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 8, 2022 at 9:32am
A Calhoun County man was arrested after a high-speed chase Saturday night. According to a press release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, at 5:15 pm Saturday, a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Illinois River Road near Gallinepper Road in rural Calhoun County on a maroon 2004 Pontiac. The […]
BBB Says Contractors Target of Latest Scam
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 5, 2022 at 2:37pm
Scammers posing as home improvement contractors have long been a problem for homeowners, but a new scam is turning the tables by targeting reputable contractors of all types. The Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois is warning contractors of the new scam that some in Central Illinois have already fallen victim to. President and CEO […]
Beardstown, Petersburg Public Libraries Receive Sec. of State 2023 Project Next Generation Grants
By Benjamin Cox on August 5, 2022 at 1:32pm
Two area public libraries are set to receive grants from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office as a part of the 2023 Project Next Generation program. PNG grants provide for mentors to work with middle and high school students to develop skills using various technologies. The at-risk students learn to achieve success through project-based learning, […]
Lieb Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Illinois FOP
By Benjamin Cox on August 5, 2022 at 1:30pm
Jacksonville resident Jerry Lieb received the Bill Mehrtens Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge during the Illinois FOP’s annual conference held July 27 – 28 in O’Fallon. Lieb helped to charter the local Morgan County FOP lodge in 1982 and was the lodge president from 1983 until he retired […]
RCHS/OSS Dreams Tickets Sold Out
By Benjamin Cox on August 5, 2022 at 11:55am
The RCHS/OSS Dreams tickets are sold out. As of 9AM, there were 10 tickets left, and those final tickets sold out just a little bit before 11AM. The only way to get into the drawing now is by calling WEAI during the Dreams Contest promo where WLDS/WEAI will be giving away 8 tickets for a […]
Sangamon County Judge Grants Restraining Order in DHS Jail Transfer Case
By Benjamin Cox on August 5, 2022 at 8:50am
A Sangamon County judge ruled that the Illinois Department of Human Services must notify county jails of the placement of inmates not fit for trial in state facilities within 20 days, declaring two pandemic-era executive orders regarding inmate transfers unlawful. The State Journal Register reports that Judge Karen Tharp ruled today that DHS was in […]
Springfield PD Search For Missing Teen
By Benjamin Cox on August 4, 2022 at 9:16pm
UPDATE 9PM: Zowee has been located and is safe. Springfield authorities are searching for information regarding a missing teen. 15 year old Zowee Elizabeth Miller was last seen near Iles Park with a black backpack and a skateboard on foot on July 30th. Family members on Facebook believe she may have been approached by an […]
IL National Guard Members & Families Target of Back Pay Scam
By Benjamin Cox on August 4, 2022 at 9:14pm
telephone scam is targeting Central Illinois National Guard members and their families. The Illinois National Guard said the call involves someone claiming to be a first sergeant calling about back pay owed to dependents. In one call, a solider was told he needed to provide details about his last three active-duty paychecks, give his account […]
LLCC and UIS Strengthen Transfer Partnership Agreement
By Benjamin Cox on August 4, 2022 at 9:13pm
Officials for Lincoln Land Community College and the University of Illinois-Springfield have signed an agreement to make it easier for students transfer between the schools. The transfer admission guarantee agreement enhances advising and coordination of course selection. LLCC graduates transferring to UIS would be admitted as juniors and have the admission application fee waived. They […]
Power Outage Occurs in Southern Greene After Storms Hit the Area
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 10:07pm
Approximately 40 homes remain without power tonight after storms ripped through the southern portion of the WLDS/WEAI listening area late this afternoon. Power lines were reported down and a massive power outage hit the City of Carrollton around 4:30PM Wednesday as a storm system crossed the Mississippi River. According to Ameren-Illinois’ outage map at this […]