IL Rte. 267 Shut Down in Jersey County Yesterday After Stand Off Near Medora
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 1:02pm
Illinois Route 267 between Rockbridge and Kemper on the Greene-Jersey County Line was shut down yesterday due to a stand off. WBGZ in Alton reports that a portion of Route 267 through Medora was closed for several hours after authorities were attempting to determine if a man was armed and holding hostages in a home […]
City Considering Contract for Trash Service After Numerous Complaints
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 12, 2022 at 11:40am
The City of Jacksonville is working to help residents get out of a stinky situation when it comes to their trash service. City Clerk Skip Bradshaw reported during last night’s City Council workshop session, that the city is working toward the pursuit of a city contract with a waste hauler for garbage service. Many elected […]
Primary Election Officially Closes Today
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 12, 2022 at 10:36am
The Morgan County Primary Election ends Today. Tuesday marks two weeks from the Illinois Primary Election, and Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says that is when she can officially close the book on the primary. “I have fourteen days after the day of the election, which was June 28th, to close the election. We need […]
Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines Asks Morgan County Board to Add Zoning Ahead of Proposed Project
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 10:22am
The Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines visited the Morgan County Commissioners Monday morning asking them to put in place a zoning ordinance specifically dealing with carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines. Lan & Pam Richart of the coalition say that the group is comprised of various people on opposing sides of the climate change debate but have […]
City of Winchester Looking For Full-Time Officer; Passes Noise Nuisance Ordinance
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 9:25am
Law enforcement and nuisances were a common theme running through the City of Winchester’s meeting last Monday night. Winchester Chief of Police Caleb Handy says that instances of vandalism are still occurring throughout the city. He says that the police department is assisting in placing cameras at various places throughout town to stop the problem. […]
Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers Second Quarter Stats Show Arrests, Cases Solved Up
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 9:09am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, & Cass counties had another successful quarter. Second quarter 2022 statistics were released on Thursday showing that cases solved and arrests were up based on tips to the group from the public between April 1st and June 30th. Tips received were down for the quarter. Coordinator Loren Hamilton says that […]
Doherty Named To Fourth District Appellate Court Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 8:40am
The Fourth District Appellate Court has a new justice. The fourth district encompasses 41 counties in West Central Illinois, including the entire listening area. Judge Eugene G. Doherty of the 17th Circuit Court, which covers Boone and Winnebago Counties, was named to the seat by the Illinois Supreme Court yesterday. Doherty fills the vacancy left […]
Invenergy Announces Expansion to Capacity & Investment to Grain Belt Express Line
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2022 at 8:33am
A Chicago-based energy developer says a new plan will expand a transmission line’s power capacity. Invenergy, the company planning to build the Grain Belt Express, now says the transmission project will have the capacity to carry 25% more power than originally planned, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The planned enhancements for the project […]
Damaged Portion of I-72 to Remain Closed Through Tuesday Afternoon
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 11, 2022 at 3:43pm
*****UPDATE****** IDOT has advised that I-72 westbound will remained closed until approximately 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, to complete necessary repairs. Westbound traffic will continue to be diverted onto Veterans Parkway/Route 4. ISP officials ask that motorists please seek an alternate route if possible. Due to damage to the roadway in the construction […]
Denneys Recognized by Board of Trustees for Years of Service in the Village
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 11, 2022 at 2:44pm
The proprietors of a longtime business were recognized by the South Jacksonville Board of Trustees last week. Kevin and Carolyn Denney have owned and operated Precious Jewelers, which first opened as Snap Chain Jewelers in 2001 at 1724 South Main Street, and later relocated to their current location at 104 East Vandalia in 2007 when […]