Former Area Radio Personality Sentenced to Prison
By Benjamin Cox on June 3, 2022 at 12:51pm
A former area radio personality and former MacMurray College Public Relations official was sentenced to prison today. 64 year old Robert T. “Bob” Tobin of Springfield entered a negotiated plea of guilty in Christian County Court this morning. Tobin was arrested in Springfield at a residence in the 400 block of West Allen Street on […]
Kiwanis Braggin’ Rights BBQ Returns to Morgan County Fairgrounds Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 6:23pm
The Kiwanis Braggin’ Rights BBQ competition is returning to its normal appearances this year. Kiwanian and BBQ Board member Rob Thomas says things will be like they were pre-Covid on Saturday afternoon: “We will be out at the Morgan County Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 4th from Noon until approximately 5 o’clock. Sometimes it will last […]
2×4’s For Hope Founder Lawrence Pleads Not Guilty to Theft Charges
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 6:08pm
The co-founder of a non-profit organization that built tiny homes for veterans pleaded not guilty yesterday to theft charges. WGEM in Quincy reports that 63 year old Mark S. Lawrence entered the plea yesterday in Adams County Court. Lawrence has been charged with one count of theft over $100,000 and one count of theft over […]
Downtown Concert Series Kicks Off Tomorrow Night
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 6:02pm
The Jacksonville Downtown Concert Series kicks off summer this Friday. Jacksonville Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says the series opens with returning favorite CJ Ryder & the Pastmasters: “We have had them come before. It’s been a couple of years. They play all the pop songs you remember from years past. They actually cover […]
New Vote-By-Mail System for Disabled Voters Launches Ahead of June Primary
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 3:11pm
The Illinois State Board of Elections has announced the launch of a remote accessible vote-by-mail system for the upcoming primary. The system allows the blind, deafblind and some other voters with disabilities to vote-by-mail – privately and independently – just as all other Illinois voters can. It allows them to securely receive and mark their […]
Sullivan Tests Positive For Covid, Debating Remotely Tonight on ABC7
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 2:38pm
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Jesse Sullivan has tested positive for COVID-19. Sullivan was scheduled to appear Wednesday on AM1180 WLDS’ “What’s On Your Mind?” Program but canceled at the last minute after his election campaign team said that Sullivan was sick and couldn’t attend. According to WAND-TV, while undergoing required debate protocol for ABC-7 […]
Crime Stoppers Seeking info on Recent Residential Burglary
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 2, 2022 at 1:55pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between 10 am and 4:20 pm on Monday, May 30th, unknown persons damaged a door to make entry into a residence in the 1100 block of Illinois Ave in Jacksonville. […]
Data From Recent Surveys Show Housing a Major Need for Focus in New Comprehensive Plan
By Jeremy Coumbes on June 2, 2022 at 12:25pm
The final community engagement meeting for the first step of developing a new comprehensive plan for the City of Jacksonville was held Wednesday afternoon, however, there is still time for the public to make their voices heard. Representatives from the Illinois Housing Development Authority met with community leaders and members of the public to present […]
Lincoln Impersonator Avoids IDOC Time in Child Porn, Prostitution Solicitation Case
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 12:22pm
A renowned Abraham Lincoln impersonator and former high school teacher will avoid state prison time after pleading guilty to child pornography and patronizing a prostitute back in April. 64 year old George Buss was sentenced to 4 years of adult probation, a $1,000 fine, and sentenced to 120 days in the Stephenson County Jail, and […]
Portion of West Morton To Receive Water Main Replacements Causing Traffic Disruption This Month
By Benjamin Cox on June 2, 2022 at 10:04am
A portion of West Morton Avenue will be a work zone for part of this summer as the City of Jacksonville replaces water mains. Jamie Headen, Principal Civil Engineer with Benton & Associates updated the Jacksonville City Council on May 23rd about the city’s utility department’s effort to continuously update troublesome and old water mains […]