Craft Brew Fest Moves Up and Expands to Become Maifest
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 13, 2022 at 4:12pm
Jacksonville Main Street is gearing up for the spring and summer season downtown. The Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off on June 3rd with returning artist C.J. Ryder and the Past Masters. Executive Director of Jacksonville Main Street, Judy Tighe says the setup for the concert series will stay in its familiar format. “We will […]
Drumline Institute, ISD Principal to Take Part in Jacksonville Night at Busch
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 13, 2022 at 3:40pm
Jacksonville Night at Busch Stadium is just over one month away and organizers say this year’s event looks to offer a broad look at the community. Shelley Singleton of Jacksonville Night at Busch has announced that the Jacksonville Drum Line Institute will be performing on the concourse level at Busch Stadium before the game and […]
Surge Suppression System Project for Jacksonville Water System Moving Forward
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 13, 2022 at 10:40am
A project aimed at protecting the safety of Jacksonville’s main water line from the Illinois river is taking a step closer to breaking ground. The Jacksonville City Council approved advertising for bids for the water system surge suppression system last night. Jamie Headen with Benton & Associates updated the council on the status of the […]
Murrayville Road Project to Possibly Start in Late Summer
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 13, 2022 at 9:56am
The Morgan County Commissioners heard an update Monday on a pair of road work projects that are slated to begin this year. The Commissioners approved a resolution that approves funds for the Murrayville Road project that stretches the entirety of the road from Highway 267 to route 67. Morgan County Highway Engineer Matt Coultas says […]
IC Awarded NSF Grant to Support Local STEM Teacher Pipeline
By Benjamin Cox on April 13, 2022 at 9:28am
Illinois College has received $75,000 from the National Science Foundation to support its Rural Illinois STEM Education project. The grant provides funding to help IC strengthen collaboration and recruitment efforts with partnering with A-C Central, Beardstown, Jacksonville, and the Virginia school districts. The college plans to work with the schools to increase the number of […]
Code Red Alert System Now Active in South Jacksonville
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 12, 2022 at 4:04pm
Residents of South Jacksonville can finally start to sign up for the Code RED weather alert system. The official launch of the emergency alert system was announced during Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Code RED system was first approved by the board more than a year ago during the Jennings administration. Code Red is a […]
Morgan County Courtroom, Jail to Recieve Upgrades with ARPA Funding
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 12, 2022 at 2:34pm
The main courtroom in the Morgan County Courthouse is getting more major upgrades. The Morgan County Commissioners approved a pair of ordinances this morning approving upgrades to both the courtroom and the Morgan County Detention Facility this morning. The courtroom will soon undergo a complete overhaul of the electrical system thanks to funding from the […]
Village Hopes for Calmer Weather so Flag Can be Replaced and Repaired
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 12, 2022 at 11:46am
The Village of South Jacksonville hopes the spring weather will calm enough in the coming weeks so the giant American Flag can be addressed. Village President Dick Samples acknowledged during the April Trustee meeting Thursday night, that the Village Hall receives phone calls on almost a daily basis about the village flag that flies at […]
State Labor Unions Calling For Resolution to State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Deficit
By Benjamin Cox on April 12, 2022 at 8:31am
Illinois labor unions and companies in the state are concerned about a historic deficit in the state fund that provides unemployment insurance benefits to workers. According to a press release, representatives of five key labor organizations announced that negotiations among labor, business, legislators and Gov. Pritzker’s administration over solutions to eliminate what remains of the […]
Week Three of Federal Trial for Western IL Correctional Guards Under Way
By Benjamin Cox on April 12, 2022 at 8:30am
The federal trial of two Western Illinois Correctional Center guards accused of beating an inmate to death and then attempting to cover it up has now entered its third week in Springfield. Government prosecutors continue their case in chief on Monday after several motions were filed over the weekend. This first written order was a […]