Springfield Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 7:03pm
A Springfield man involved in a high speed chase through Sangamon, Morgan, and Greene County last year has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges. WICS Newschannel 20 reports that 36 year old Vonta L. Commer of Springfield has been charged with possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of […]
First Reading of Rezoning Request for Proposed Marijuana Dispensary Approved
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 16, 2022 at 2:44pm
The City of Jacksonville took another step toward bringing a marijuana dispensary to town. The City Council approved the first reading of a request to rezone the property located at 1112 Veterans Drive from B-4 to B-4 with special use by a vote of 9 to 1 last night, with Ward 2 Alderman Alison Rubin […]
Pritzker, Lawmakers Announce Rebuild IL Funds for Renovations at Lewis & Clark Community College
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 2:43pm
Governor J.B. Pritzker visited Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey on Monday to announce a nearly $40 million investment in the college’s buildings. The project includes a complete renovation of the Main Complex, which includes 5 historic buildings (Baldwin, Caldwell, Wade, Fobes, and Reid) at approximately 170,000 square feet. The renovations are partially being […]
Mediacom Gets Settled Into New Retail Location, Announces New Increased Broadband Speeds
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 2:29pm
Mediacom has moved into its new location at 1223 West Morton Avenue. Mediacom’s Senior Director of Area Operations Dan Stuhr says the new location will update the look and feel of their retail location after leaving their previous location at 409 Massey Lane. Stuhr says it will provide a new customer experience while also providing […]
IDOT Truck Struck By Semi in Pike County
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 1:32pm
Illinois State Police have cited a driver after striking an Illinois Department of Transportation truck on Interstate 72 this morning. According to an Illinois State Police report, just after 10AM this morning, troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 72 westbound at Milepost 30 about 5 miles west of Pittsfield. An IDOT truck […]
Two More Trustees Resign from Village Board
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 16, 2022 at 12:08pm
The merry-go-round that is the South Jacksonville Village Board of Trustees continues to spin as two more members of the board have left office. Trustees Stacy Pinkerton and John Stewart both officially resigned from the Village Board last Wednesday, March 9th. The resignations continue a trend of uncertainty on the Board as now three Trustee […]
Fifth Annual All In 4 IC Day of Giving Going on Today
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 10:01am
Today, Illinois College is asking the community to wear and show their “True Blue.” The 5th annual day of giving known as ALL IN 4 IC kicked off this morning. Last year, the college raised $400,000 for the IC Fund. Illinois College Vice President of External Relations, Stephanie Chipman, says no matter the donation today, […]
Delaney Places First in State Poetry Out Loud! Competition
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 9:51am
A Franklin High Schooler is headed to a national competition in poetry reading. Cole Delaney placed first at the state Poetry Out Loud Team! Competition. Delaney’s teammate Thaddeus Bergschneider placed third. Delaney will receive $500 for poetry materials for a virtual submission for the semifinals on May 1st. If Delaney advances from that stage, he […]
ISP Alert Suspect From Springfield Sleep Inn Suspicious Death Investigation Apprehended on Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on March 16, 2022 at 9:47am
A person of interest connected to a suspicious death in Springfield’s west end has been apprehended on drug charges. 33 year old Lamar M. Beck of Springfield was arrested on Thursday, March 10th and is currently lodged at the Sangamon County Jail. Beck was named in an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network Broadcast for […]
Barry Man Sentenced to Time in IDOC
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 15, 2022 at 4:56pm
A Pike County man was sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to drug-related charges last week. 41-year-old James A. Kurtz of Barry was arrested on January 10th during a traffic stop on McCraney Creek Road near State Highway 106 near the Village of Hull. Substituent to investigation Kurtz, who […]