Miller Campaign Hit With U.S. House Ethics Complaint Over Davis Attack Ads
By Benjamin Cox on June 13, 2022 at 1:24pm
Freshman Congresswoman Mary Miller has been hit with an ethics complaint just weeks before the state’s primary. According to the Washington Examiner, Decatur lawyer Jerrold Stocks sent a letter to House Ethics Committee leadership saying that Miller used House floor footage and House resources to hit her primary opponent Congressman Rodney Davis accusing him of […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested For Role in Pana Armed Robbery
By Benjamin Cox on June 13, 2022 at 1:10pm
A former Jacksonville resident has been arrested for armed robbery in Christian County. According to WCIA, on June 5th, Pana Police responded to Lake Lawn Inn and learned someone had been held up by two male suspects armed with guns. The suspects took the victim’s money, cell phone and car keys before leaving. During their […]
JPD Seeking Info on Weekend Trailer Theft
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 13, 2022 at 9:23am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a theft from over the weekend. A complainant reported to police that at approximately 6:52 am Saturday, a suspect stole a trailer from a property enclosed by a fence in the 200 block of Washington Street. According to the report, a suspect attached the trailer to their vehicle and drove away. […]
Fray Makes Top 5 in Miss Illinois Pageant
By Benjamin Cox on June 12, 2022 at 7:39am
A local competitor made it to the Top 5 of the Miss Illinois Pageant over the weekend. Juliana Fray of Pittsfield received 4th Runner-Up in the competition. Fray represented West Central Illinois as Miss Quincy. Winner of Miss Illinois was Miss Windy City, Monica Nia Jones.
Macoupin County Health Dept. Identifies Positive Pool of West Nile Virus
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 11:16am
The Macoupin County Health Department is notifying the public of the first positive identification of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in the area. Two mosquito pool surveillance sites in Carlinville and Staunton have tested positive for the virus yesterday. The Macoupin County Health Department says it will continue to conduct surveillance and testing mosquito pools […]
Juvenile Arrested For Overnight Gun Incident Receives Additional Charges
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 9:24am
A juvenile arrested overnight for brandishing a weapon at someone during a domestic disturbance has been cited for additional charges. According to a press release from the Jacksonville Police Department, the 15 year old male juvenile arrested for aggravated assault in the 600 block of Jordan Street last night after a witness reported the suspect […]
Kiwanis Take Me Fishing Event Today at Nichols Park
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 8:50am
The Kiwanis Take Me Fishing event is going on this morning from 9-11AM at Morgan Lake in Nichols Park. The event is free for children ages 3-15. Awards will be given away to the top 3 anglers in 4 age groups. Winners will be determined by the total number of inches caught. There is no […]
Three Arrested After a Handgun Was Pointed At Someone During Verbal Altercation
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 8:48am
Three people were arrested at a residence overnight after an individual allegedly brandished a handgun during an argument. Jacksonville Police were called about a subject pointing a handgun at someone at a residence in the 600 block of Jordan Street at 11:57 last night. Upon arrival, police learned that a 15 year old male juvenile […]
Rural Franklin Trailer Burns
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 8:46am
The Franklin, Waverly, and Woodson Fire Departments were called to a structure fire yesterday afternoon in Franklin. According to dispatch reports, the initial call came in to West Central Illinois Dispatch at approximately 2:42PM yesterday about a structure on fire at 467 Harts Prairie Road. Franklin Fire immediately responded with mutual aid requested from Waverly […]
Overton Sentenced For Role in 2019 Jackson Murder
By Benjamin Cox on June 11, 2022 at 8:42am
An Indianapolis, Indiana woman will spend the next 20 years of her life in prison for her role in the death of a former Jacksonville resident. 27 year old Britney Overton was sentenced to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on Thursday after she pleaded guilty o a charge of robbery resulting in […]