Davidsmeyer Bus Driver Bill Signed Into Law
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2022 at 9:26am
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on May 6th chiefly sponsored by local Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer. House Bill 4243 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow individuals with a suspended license in the last three years due to failure to pay child support to obtain a school bus driver permit under a new […]
Three Honored With Jacksonville Rotary Scholarships
By Benjamin Cox on May 17, 2022 at 9:08am
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized three high school seniors with scholarships. The awards were made as part of the Rotary Club’s scholarship program, which provided one $1,000 college scholarship in memory of Staff Sergeant Matthew Weikert, and two additional $2,000 Rotary college scholarships. In order to receive the scholarships, the recipients must be […]
Blessings on State Named a Travelers Choice Winner
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 16, 2022 at 4:01pm
A Jacksonville business has been recognized as a top place to stay by one of the top travel websites. Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for exceptional service as a lodging property. According to the announcement today, the award celebrates businesses that have […]
New Hydraulic Model For Upper Mississippi River Systems Allows For Better Flood Risk Management
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 1:43pm
The Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is giving organizations and residents along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers a new tool to to provide better mitigation strategies and more consistent flood risk management. The new standardized hydraulic model, which was developed using the Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System, allow communities within the Upper […]
Mars Wrigley Issues Recall on Several Gummy Candies
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 1:25pm
Several popular gummy candies are being recalled by Mars Wrigley after metal shards may be found in the candy or loose in the bag. Mars Wrigley issued the voluntary recall on Friday for certain UPCs of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers. Mars Wrigley said in a press release that they received reports from consumers alerting […]
Springfield FBI Seeking Help in Arson Case
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 1:14pm
The Springfield FBI is seeking the public’s help to find a suspect in an arson incident that occurred last month in the southwestern portion of Christian County at a pipeline repair site. On or about midnight on April 21st, a suspect gained access to an excavator owned by Vance and Associates, Incorporated in rural Harvel, […]
Mt. Sterling Capitol Avenue Project In Full Swing
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 1:07pm
Brown County citizens and travelers are reminded that Capitol Avenue rehab construction is underway. Hood Construction of Rushville is on site installing traffic control signs the early portion of this week, making street cuts, and preparing the construction to begin the first phase of the rehab project. According to an update from the City of […]
Emergency Funding Awarded to Morgan for Food and Shelter Needs
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 16, 2022 at 11:19am
Emergency funding for food and shelter has been awarded to Morgan County. According to an announcement by the Prairieland United Way this morning, the funding has been made available through the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Prairieland United Way Executive Director […]
Problems Continue For DCFS – Director Hit With 10th Contempt, Employee Arrested For Child Pornography in Nokomis
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 9:17am
The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services was hit with two more pieces of bad news on Friday. It came a day after the Illinois Auditor General hit the agency with evidence of mismanagement of children in their care at the agency. DCFS Director Marc Smith was held in contempt of court and fined […]
Turner Announces Wingshooting Clinic at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area in June
By Benjamin Cox on May 16, 2022 at 9:04am
Democrat State Senator Doris Turner is encouraging residents to register for a wingshooting clinic at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area coming up next month. Introductory wingshooting clinics teach participants to safely shoot a shotgun at a moving target. The clinic starts with a shotgun safety presentation followed by a small-group, […]