National Night Out Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 3, 2022 at 3:04pm
A record crowd turned out Tuesday evening for Jacksonville’s National Night Out celebration in Community Park. The nationwide event is held in communities all over the country on the same evening in an effort to enhance the relationships between law enforcement and the community. The event was co-sponsored by Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers, and […]
FDA Revises Stance on Blood Donation Eligibility Related to Service in Europe and Mad Cow Disease
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 3, 2022 at 2:26pm
The area’s blood supply could get a bump in donations after a recent revision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Impact Life announced today they are expanding the blood center’s donor base by reinstating more than 5000 potential blood donors who have been blocked from donating blood for more than two decades. Kirby Winn […]
At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Kit Giveaway Tomorrow & Friday at JMH
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 1:47pm
Free colorectal at-home cancer screening kits will be available for pick up at a drive-thru event at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital starting tomorrow. Director of Community Health Lori Hartz says the hospital partners annually with the Mia Ware Foundation to make the kits available: “This is a program that the hospital supports annually in partnership with […]
La Grange Lock & Dam Rehab A Part of FY23 Senate Appropriations
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 1:40pm
The LaGrange Lock & Dam is on the list of federal funding for FY 23 Senate appropriation spending . The funding announcement came courtesy of Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, who announced more than $178 million in Senate appropriations for projects in the state. The Senate’s draft of the bills must be conferenced […]
Macoupin County Fairgrounds Vandalized
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 1:34pm
Someone tried to ruin the Macoupin County Fair. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals who were involved in a criminal damage to property incident at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville. On Friday, July 29th deputies responded to the fairgrounds and determined that muliple light bulbs, windows, and other property was damaged. […]
South Jacksonville Board To Vote on Dog Daycare Special Use Permit in September
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 10:07am
The South Jacksonville Plans Commission gave the green light for a special cottage business to proceed to the Village Board of Trustees for final approval. Jamie Smith presented a business plan for a dog grooming/dog daycare business to be housed at her residence in the first block of Meadow Lane. Smith said that she is […]
Turner Supports Lincoln Land Energy Center
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 9:58am
Springfield State Senator Doris Turner is celebrating the announcement of a natural-gas fueled power plant coming to Pawnee. Turner says the Lincoln Land Energy Center being built by EmberClear will secure Central Illinois’ economic development: “The Lincoln Land Energy Center will create good paying jobs right here in our back yard. When we look at […]
Memorial Care-Jacksonville Adds Two Physicians
By Benjamin Cox on August 3, 2022 at 9:48am
Memorial Care in Jacksonville is welcoming two new physicians. Dr. Drake Gashkoff and Dr. Hasan Othman have started practicing family medicine and pediatric medicine, respectively, with Memorial Care in Jacksonville. Gashkoff most recently served as a family physician with Duly Health and Care, previously known as DuPage Medical Group, in Illinois. Othman completed his residency […]
Grant Funding to Help Establish Computer Science Program at Bluffs, E-Sports at Bluffs, and Winchester
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 2, 2022 at 10:05am
An area school district is receiving an assist from a West Central Illinois corporation to add computer classes and sports to its curriculum. The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 a grant worth $20,000 toward the establishment of both a computer science curriculum and an e-sports program. Social studies teacher Zack Morrissey says […]
Jacksonville Woman Involved In July 23 High Speed Chase With Police Arrested
By Benjamin Cox on August 2, 2022 at 9:40am
A Jacksonville woman involved in a high speed chase with police late last month was arrested last night. A Jacksonville Police officer initiated a pursuit of a vehicle at approximately 8:30PM Saturday, July 23rd on West Morton Avenue after the officer witnessed a white Ford Edge traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound in […]