Scottville Rural Water Boil Order
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 7, 2022 at 8:41pm
A precautionary boil order is in effect for all customers of the Scottville Rural Water Company, Inc. from April 11, 2022, to April 22, 2022, due to routine water main flushing and system maintenance. Customers should boil water at least FIVE minutes before using. The boil order will remain in effect until laboratory sampling […]
Sangamon County Cancels Poultry Show After Ag. Dept. Files Emergency Rules on Bird Flu Outbreak
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 7, 2022 at 4:04pm
A recent announcement by the Illinois Department of Agriculture is already having an effect on spring and summer events in the area. The Sangamon County Fair Board announced today the cancellation of the 2022 Poultry Show that was scheduled to be held in June. On Tuesday the Department of Ag filed emergency rules prohibiting the […]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Boat Theft
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 7, 2022 at 11:33am
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information while investigating a recent burglary. According to Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass Counties, unknown persons entered a garage in the 2000 block of State Highway 100 near Meredosia sometime between March 12th and April 2nd. According to the report, a red 1997 17’ Maxum […]
Secretary of State Unveils New Organ and Tissue Donor Campaign
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 7, 2022 at 9:49am
April is National Donate Life Month and the Illinois Secretary of State is launching a new campaign asking Illinoisans to give the gift of life. Secretary of State Jesse White has unveiled a new ad campaign featuring Phillip Hanks, an organ recipient who received five lifesaving organs from a single donor. White says Hank’s story […]
Bunny Bash Returns to Jacksonville Bark Park This Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 6, 2022 at 3:56pm
A popular event aimed at improving a local haven for dogs returns this weekend. The Jacksonville Bark Park Initiative’s Bunny Bash returns to the Bark Park this Sunday. The event allows for dogs and their owners alike to get out in the park and enjoy some Easter holiday fun. Jacksonville Bark Park Initiative Committee Chair […]
Anna Street Remediation Project Wraps Up
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 6, 2022 at 3:41pm
Things will soon be getting back to normal in the vicinity of Anna and South West Streets now that the Ameren remediation project is complete. Dave Palmer, Manager of Remediation Projects for Ameren says the project to restore the site of a former coke gas plant is all but wrapped up. Ameren began the current […]
Prairieland United Way Thanks Ameren for Generous Support in Helping Keep Local Donations Local
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 6, 2022 at 1:35pm
Ameren Illinois presented the Prairieland United Way with a pretty substantial check recently. Ameren Illinois said in an announcement this morning, that the utility and its employees donated nearly $1.3 million to 24 Untied Way agencies throughout its service territory, with $16,000 donated to the Prairieland United Way in Jacksonville. Prairieland United Way Executive Director […]
Carrollton, Griggsville Among Area First Responders to Recieve Small Equip Grants
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 6, 2022 at 1:20pm
Some area fire and EMS districts in the area are part of $2.5 million in grant funding announced for first responders from the state today. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to 104 fire […]
#StandwithCammy Protest Tomorrow in Quincy
By Benjamin Cox on April 6, 2022 at 9:38am
Groups are set to gather in Quincy on Thursday to protest an Adams County Judge’s ruling in a sexual assault case. The Stand with Cammy movement is hosting a peaceful protest of Judge Robert Adrian’s reversal of Drew Clinton’s sexual assault conviction. Scheduled to attend the protest are Carrie Ward, chief executive officer of the […]
General Assembly Currently Hearing Resolution to Help Students, Employees Displaced by Lincoln College Closure
By Benjamin Cox on April 6, 2022 at 8:55am
87th District State Representative Tim Butler has filed a resolution in the General Assembly to help Lincoln College students left in the lurch by the college’s announced closure. House Joint Resolution 92 is currently in committee. Butler says his resolution would urge every higher education institution in the state to extend their application deadline for […]