Village Approves New Body, Car Camera System for PD
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 21, 2022 at 2:55pm
The South Jacksonville Police Department is getting ahead of the state body camera requirement. The Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of Axon body camera software and equipment for approximately $83,000 during a special meeting of the board on Thursday. Village Chief of Police Eric Hansel says in negotiating with Axon, […]
Camping Club Rates Increase at Lake Jacksonville
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 21, 2022 at 2:29pm
Camping rates are going up out at Lake Jacksonville. The Jacksonville City Council approved an increase for private camping clubs members last week. Ward Two Alderman and Parks and Lakes Committee Chair, Lori Large Oldenettel says the rise in fees is not a significant increase but is long overdue. “We had a Parks and Lakes […]
Additional Charges Filed Against Pike Co. Pair Arrested On Various Drug Charges in Jan.
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 1:05pm
The Pike County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced additional charges against a pair of individuals arrested for drug offenses in January. According to a joint press release from Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Starman and Pike County State’s Attorney Zachary Boren, 26 year old Jacob Holtz has been charged with two separate of counts of delivery […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL Fined For Violating Plan Change Notice to IL Dept. of Insurance
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 9:26am
The Illinois Department of Insurance has fined the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for violating material change notice requirements. For the first time ever, IDoA says they are fining the health care insurance provider $339,000 for being over 200 days late in filing the requirement notices after terminating Springfield Clinic as […]
Macoupin Co. Sheriff’s Office Releases Mobile App
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 9:07am
The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office has released a new mobile app. The app is available for download on both Android and Apple products. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl says it was released to keep residents of the county informed of any updates and information from the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office: “One of the main reasons […]
Springfield Triple Homicide Suspects Indicted For First Degree Murder
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 8:59am
Three men suspected of committing a triple homicide in Springfield have been formally indicted by a grand jury. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney Office announced the indictments handed out on Wednesday of 20 year old Larry McClain, Jr. of Springfield, 33 year old Joseph Hembrough of rural Jacksonville, and 21 year old Kelton Galmore of […]
Eldred, Hardin Have High PFAS Readings from IL EPA Study, IL Attorney General Files Suit Against 3M for PFAS Contamination of Mississippi River & Ground Water
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 8:55am
The Eldred and Hardin communities may want to pay close attention to a recent lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against the company 3M alleging that it improperly handled PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment – resulted in ongoing contamination […]
Barnes Honored As Distinguished WIU Alumni
By Benjamin Cox on March 21, 2022 at 8:52am
Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture has honored a retired Pleasant Hill High School Teacher as a Distinguished Alumni. Retired Ag Teacher Mary Barnes, a 1985 graduate of Western Illinois University, will be honored as one of the school’s distinguished alumni during their Agriculture Awards Banquet next month. According to a press release, Barnes was […]
Prairieland United Way’s Final Push Helps 2021 Campaign Reach Goal
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 21, 2022 at 8:44am
The Prairieland United Way pulled a March Madness upset of its own as the clock ran out during the 2021 campaign. Executive Director Karen Walker announced today the Prairieland United Way has surpassed its goal of raising $460,000 for the 2021 annual campaign. Walker says a big push during the last days of the campaign […]
Crime Stoppers: Person of Interest Sought In Duncan Park Car Break In
By Benjamin Cox on March 20, 2022 at 6:49pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass counties are asking for the public to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in locating a person of interest in an alleged vehicle break in. According to a Jacksonville Police report, a vehicle was broken into in Duncan Park on Jacksonville’s west end between the hours of 3:20PM-4:30PM on […]