Morgan County Clerk Reminds Early Voting Begins Thursday
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 18, 2022 at 9:28pm
Early voting begins Thursday in Illinois and Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says she wants to make sure voters have all the information they need. She says early voting for the state primary election that will be held this year on June 28th can be completed by visiting the County Clerk’s Office in the Morgan […]
Kuchy Named New Facilitator for Pike CEO Program
By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2022 at 6:51pm
A Winchester business owner will lead the Pike County CEO program during the next school year. Colin Kuchy will serve as the program’s facilitator beginning this Fall. Kuchy owns and operates Winchester’s Rural Cyclery with his wife Jackie. Kuchy told the Pike Press that he’s seen the effects of the Scott-Morgan CEO program and what […]
MacMurray College Foundation & Alumni Association Announces Increase in Scholarships
By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2022 at 6:46pm
The MacMurray College Foundation & Alumni Association has announced that 37 individuals have been named MacMurray Scholars. The number is an increase by 4 from the previous year. The students will receive awards between $1,000 – $3,000 towards their college education. The $3,000 award amount is an increase, as well. In keeping with MacMurray College’s […]
Carrollton Man Sentenced For Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2022 at 11:08am
A Carrollton man pleaded guilty to a sex crime in Greene County Court on Monday. 51 year old Eddie L. Swan of Carrollton pleaded guilty to one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of a victim under the age of 18. Swan was arrested by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies on May 15, 2020. According to […]
Mark Retiring From Ameren Illinois in August
By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2022 at 9:26am
Ameren-Illinois President and Chairman Richard Mark announced yesterday he would retire. Mark says his intentions are to retire on August 1st. Ameren’s remaining board members say upon reaching a final decision, they will announce Mark’s successor. Mark has spent the last 20 years in the energy sector and over 45 years in business and civic […]
Jacksonville Police Investigating Rash of Criminal Damage to Vehicle Incidents
By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2022 at 9:19am
Jacksonville Police are investigating several complaints of car windows being damaged throughout the city last night. The first report came at 9:30PM from the 700 block of West Beecher Avenue. The complainant advised police that someone had thrown a rock shattering their back window in their car within the last half hour. A second report […]
Duckworth Bill To Outlaw Crib Bumpers Becomes Law
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2022 at 1:45pm
A national bill championed by Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has been signed into law. Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan legislation banning the sale of padded crib bumpers. The Safe Cribs Act, which was included in the legislation also banning dangerous inclined sleeper products, would make it unlawful nationwide to manufacture and import crib […]
Clarifications of One Day Rest in Seven Act Signed Into Law
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2022 at 1:44pm
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a law strengthening the One Day Rest in Seven Act. The One Day Rest in Seven Act gives workers the right to a day of rest every workweek and meal or rest breaks during daily work shifts. The changes enacted as part of Senate Bill 3146 are intended to clarify […]
Believe In Education Drawing Off To Strong Start
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2022 at 1:36pm
The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation’s annual Believe In Education drawing has kicked off with a good start. Less than half of the 4,000 tickets remain. Foundation Director Amy Albers says the lucky winner of the $10,000 grand prize will be announced live during the a break from CJ Ryder & The Pastmasters’ concert kicking off […]
Services to Suspend Next Week as Morgan County Health Department Gears Up for Move to New Facility
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 17, 2022 at 12:17pm
The Morgan County Health Department will soon be suspending all services. The health department will be closing for services beginning next week as preparations to move into their new home on East State Street are already underway. The health department purchased one of the buildings on the former MacMurray College campus during the auction in […]