South Jacksonville Spring Fling Carnival Successful In Initial Run
By Benjamin Cox on June 9, 2022 at 11:31am
The first annual Spring Fling Carnival presented by the Village of South Jacksonville, Prairieland Heritage Museum, and the Four Rivers Special Education District was a large success. South Jacksonville Police Chief Eric Hansell said during last Thursday’s Village board meeting that the kids who attended really enjoyed the small carnival and were fascinated by the […]
5 Local Officers Honored By IL FOP for Valor & Life Saving Efforts
By Benjamin Cox on June 8, 2022 at 5:39pm
Five West Central Illinois police officers were presented valor and life saving awards today in Springfield by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. Those receiving FOP Valor Awards were Chapin Police Chief Steven Helmich, who is also a part-time South Jacksonville Police officer; Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Lowry, who is also a part-time Meredosia […]
Acree Waives Trial By Jury In Homicide Concealment Case
By Benjamin Cox on June 8, 2022 at 5:32pm
One of the women charged with the concealment of a homicide in rural Murrayville has waived their right to trial by jury. 37 year old Laura C. Acree waived her right to trial by jury in Morgan County Court this afternoon. Acree has been charged with concealment of a homicide and obstructing justice in connection […]
Downtown Car Show, Spring, and Fall Cruise Nights Return in 2022
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 8, 2022 at 2:52pm
A pair of events for car enthusiasts are returning to Jacksonville in 2022. The 26th annual Downtown Car Show and 8th annual Summer Cruise Night is this Saturday in Jacksonville. Joel Buchanan with the Morton Avenue Misfits group that hosts the event says it looks to be a great day for young and old alike. […]
Jacksonville, South Jacksonville Each Holding Clean-Up Days This Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 8, 2022 at 2:34pm
Residents in both Jacksonville and South Jacksonville can unload some of the clutter left over from spring cleaning free of charge this week. The City of Jacksonville and Village of are both offering their spring clean-up events this Thursday through Saturday. Both events are free to residents of their respective municipalities. Jacksonville Street Superintendent Les […]
Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult at Winchester Elementary Playground Following Vandalism
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 8, 2022 at 10:33am
An area school is cracking down on the use of its playground after it was left in a mess last week. Winchester Grade School Principal Andy Stumpf says the school playground isn’t being totally closed to children using it however after he arrived at the school last week to find the area had been vandalized, […]
Downtown Job Fair Returns with Trade/College Reps
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 8, 2022 at 10:09am
A popular outdoor job fair is returning to downtown with a new twist this year. The Healthy Communities Collaborative Job Fair sponsored by Jacksonville Memorial Hospital returns to downtown Jacksonville this Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Lori Hartz, Director of Community Relations for Jacksonville Memorial says even though the job fair is sponsored by […]
Arcadia Care in Auburn Hit With Violations in First Quarter Report from IDPH
By Benjamin Cox on June 7, 2022 at 7:44pm
Arcadia Care in Auburn was cited for two violations in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s First Quarter report for nursing home violations. Both violations were listed as ‘A’ violations from the Nursing Home Care Act and processed between January and March of this year. An “A” violation pertains to a condition in which there […]
Johnson Still Unfit For Trial, Further Status Set for August
By Benjamin Cox on June 7, 2022 at 7:17pm
A Jacksonville man currently in the Department of Human Services is still unfit for trial. 38 year old Larry D. Johnson was scheduled to appear in Morgan County Court this afternoon but had his presence excused. Johnson was found unfit to stand trial for the second time after an evaluation by Dr. Terry Killian in […]
New Philadelphia Site Inching Closer to Joining National Park System
By Benjamin Cox on June 7, 2022 at 8:44am
West Central Illinois may have the newest addition to the National Park system soon. Four Illinois Congressman last year introduced House Resolution 820 to make New Philadelphia Historic Park a part of the National Park System. Chief sponsor, 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood, was joined by fellow Illinois Congressmen Danny Davis, Rodney Davis, and Mike […]