Mega Millions Swells to Over $1 Billion
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 27, 2022 at 10:41am
A billion dollars. Yes, billion with a B. That’s how much richer someone could be this Friday after the multi-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot rolled over last night. No one matched the six numbers to win the top prize, which has now swollen to an estimated $1.02 billion for the next draw on Friday night. […]
Jacksonville Gas, Diesel Prices Drop 20 Cents Over the Week
By Benjamin Cox on July 27, 2022 at 9:27am
Gasoline and diesel prices dropped by 20 cents at the pump in Jacksonville over the last week. An average cost for a gallon of unleaded fuel fell to $3.95 a gallon, with only two stations reporting costs above $4 today. Diesel prices dropped to $5.09 a gallon on average around Jacksonville. 25% of the reporting […]
More Possibly Being Added to Nichols Park Pool Renovation
By Benjamin Cox on July 27, 2022 at 9:15am
The City of Jacksonville is looking to go big on a renovation of the Nichols Park Pool that’s been 3 years in the making. The City Council voted in October of last year to match $400,000 from the state OSLAD program to make the Nichols Park Community Pool more of a destination. Ward 2 Alderwoman […]
Greenfield Elementary Students To Have Free Lunch & Breakfast This Year Through CEP
By Benjamin Cox on July 27, 2022 at 9:03am
A Greene County Elementary School District will be implementing free lunch and breakfast thanks to a national program through the USDA. Greenfield Community Unit District #10’s elementary school will be participating in the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program called Community Eligibility Provision. The CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school […]
Navigator CO2 Files For Permit For Heartland Greenway Sequestration Pipeline with ICC; Permit Shows New Map
By Benjamin Cox on July 25, 2022 at 9:15pm
The Texas-based company that wants to build a 1,300 mile CO2 sequestration pipeline through the heart of West Central Illinois has filed paperwork to petition for a permit. Navigator CO2 Ventures filed an application for a certificate of authority with the Illinois Commerce Commission today to build the Heartland Greenway pipeline that would run from […]
Jacksonville Roller Hockey League Gets $10,000 Check from Kiwanis Braggin’ Rights BBQ Proceeds
By Benjamin Cox on July 25, 2022 at 9:06pm
The Jacksonville Kiwanis announced Saturday the release of funds to the Jacksonville Roller Hockey League. The donation of $10,000 comes from the proceeds of this year’s Braggin’ Rights BBQ. Tina Hungerford of the Roller Hockey League says that the funds were going to be put to immediate use to pay for rehabilitation of the Olsen […]
Virginia, IL Man Sentenced For Child Pornography Case
By Benjamin Cox on July 25, 2022 at 8:52pm
A Virginia, Illinois man is heading to prison after pleading guilty to possession and dissemination of child pornography. 40 year old Jared A. Logsdon pleaded guilty to four separate charges of child pornography today in Cass County Court. In April 2020, the Illinois State Police’s Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 agents initiated an investigation […]
Waverly Old Fashioned Picnic Starts Thursday
By Benjamin Cox on July 25, 2022 at 8:35pm
The Waverly Old Fashioned Picnic returns on Thursday. Conner Family Amusements of Beardstown will host the carnival this year. Single ticket rides are $1. Wristbands, good for one day are on pre-sale right now and will be valid for one night each. The Journal Courier reports that the wobble wagon ride will make its return […]
Springfield Man Charged For Multiple Felonies After Attempted Vehicle Invasion At Freedom Drive Target
By Benjamin Cox on July 25, 2022 at 8:20pm
The Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced charges against a man for numerous felonies after an attempted vehicle invasion at Target on Freedom Drive in Springfield this past Thursday. 70 year old Ira E. Smith of Springfield has been charged with vehicular invasion, false impersonation of a peace officer, aggravated battery, driving under the […]
Concord-Arenzville Road Project Making Progress, Murrayville Road to Begin Shortly After
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 25, 2022 at 1:20pm
A pair of long-awaited road projects are moving forward in Morgan County. Work has already begun on the widening and resurfacing of the Concord-Arenzville Road. The seven-mile-long project will stretch from the overpass at Route 67 north through Concord to the Morgan County line. Morgan County Highway Department Director Matt Coultas gave an update to […]