Brown County Business Start-Up Competition Public Pitch Event Tomorrow Night
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2022 at 8:46am
The Action Brown County Business Start Up competition will come to its conclusion tomorrow evening. The competition has been centered around a “Shark Tank” style of competition where people had to come to a committee with a business idea that they wanted to bring to Brown County. Over the course of the last several weeks, […]
Irvin-Bourne Ticket Picks Up Endorsement From Ezard, 50 Other Local Leaders, Legislators, Sheriffs
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2022 at 8:37am
The Irvin-Bourne gubernatorial campaign rolled out a new list of co-chairs on Friday. The list includes over 50 local leaders and legislators from around Illinois. One of those is Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard. Ezard says he’s know Irvin for a long time: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Irvin through work with the […]
ISP Opens New FOID Kiosk in Metro East; FOID Backlog Down Below 30 Days
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2022 at 8:28am
The Illinois State Police announced on Friday that FOID Card processing is now down to less than 30 days. ISP officials say that the fourth FOID Kiosk was recently opened in the Metro East at District 11 headquarters in Collinsville. The kiosks help residents apply for and update their FOID and Conceal Carry License if […]
IC Announces Scholarship For Masters in Nursing Program
By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2022 at 8:23am
Illinois College has announced that they are offering a unique scholarship opportunity for students who are pursuing the new Master of Science in Nursing program. The scholarship will offer IC and MacMurray College graduates the opportunity to take their first course in the program free. Illinois College announced the addition of the fully online master’s […]
Morgan County Health Department Warns With Sales Rising, So Do Dangers of Tobacco Products
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2022 at 4:21pm
The Morgan County Health Department is warning the public about the dangers of both smoking and vaping after a dramatic increase in use was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Erika Newman with the Morgan County Health Department says sales of tobacco products are up so not surprisingly, instances of certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, and […]
Code Red System Passes First Real-World Test
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2022 at 3:54pm
The Village of South Jacksonville’s new emergency and public alert system got its first big test this week. Several water customers in the southern portion of the Village lost all water service Wednesday after a major water line was broken in a field south of Labor Drive. A tile plow damaged the line while cutting […]
LaHood Concerned About Supreme Court Leak, Says States Should Decide Abortion Issues
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 9, 2022 at 3:16pm
An Illinois Congressman says abortion rights are likely to dominate the conversations on Capitol Hill as Congress returns to Washington D.C. this week. 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intends to call for a vote to codify the right of women to have an abortion in the U.S. The build-up […]
Garman To Retire From IL Supreme Court in July
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2022 at 2:53pm
A former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and current Justice is announcing her retirement. Justice Rita B. Garman will retire from the Illinois Supreme Court effective July 7th according to an open letter issued today to her court colleagues. Garman, who maintains offices in Danville, has served as a judge at all levels of […]
National Retailers Place Limits on Baby Formula Amid Shortage
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2022 at 2:03pm
National retailers are placing limits on baby formula. A baby formula shortage has been steadily increasing after a recall was made on several brands and products at an Abbott Nutrition factory in Sturgis, Michigan in March. The recall came after at least 4 babies were hospitalized with bacterial infections and two died, according to the […]
DuQuoin State Fair Announces Grandstand Lineup
By Benjamin Cox on May 9, 2022 at 1:57pm
The DuQuoin State Fair has announced its grandstand line up. Cole Swindell will kick things off on the grandstand stage on Saturday, August 27th. Opening for Swindell is singer/songwriter Ashley Cooke and fellow Georgia Southern alum Dylan Marlowe. The I Love the 90s Tour featuring Montell Jordan, Tone Loc, Young MC and Rob Base will […]