Springfield Police Initiate Homicide Investigation in West End
By Benjamin Cox on March 9, 2022 at 5:44pm
Springfield Police are on the scene investigating a suspicious death in the 3400 block of Freedom Drive in Springfield’s west end. According to an Illinois State Police District 18 bulletin at 12:12PM, authorities are looking for 33 year old Lamar M. Beck of Springfield as a potential homicide suspect. Beck is described as a black […]
One Injured in Car Crash on I-72 Near Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on March 9, 2022 at 3:36pm
One person was injured when a car crashed on Interstate 72. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes around 2PM near the Jacksonville Prison exit. Initial reports to West Central Illinois Joint Dispatch reported a silver passenger car versus a semi tractor trailer. This is a developing story. We will provide more information once it […]
Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau Working on Route 66 Grants
By Benjamin Cox on March 9, 2022 at 1:10pm
The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of Southwest Illinois is seeking a grant to attract more visitors to Historic Route 66 and revitalize and create landmarks along the legendary highway. Riverbender reports that the tourism bureau has applied for a grant under the Route 66 Grant Program administered by DCEO and the Illinois Office […]
Jacksonville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed Due to Weather
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 9, 2022 at 10:09am
Jacksonville area residents who are eager to celebrate all things Irish are going to have to wait for a little longer this year. The Jacksonville St. Patrick’s Day parade scheduled for this Saturday, March 12th, is being postponed. After the last two years of little or no celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many in […]
Concord-Arenzville, Murrayville Roads Among Areas Targeted for Road Work
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 8, 2022 at 3:04pm
A pair of long-awaited road improvement projects should break ground later this year. Morgan County Highway Engineer Matt Coultas gave an update to the Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting Monday morning. Coultas says one of the projects is an undertaking he has wanted to do since he became the county’s engineer, which is […]
Lake Jacksonville Fishing Opens Tomorrow, Camping Season on April 1
By Benjamin Cox on March 8, 2022 at 2:11pm
he Lake Jacksonville fishing season opens tomorrow. The official open to camping season at the lake is April 1st at 8AM and will close on October 19th. Boat stickers will be available for purchase exclusively at the concession building at Lake Jacksonville starting on April 1st. Lakes Superintendent Brett Gilbreth says this year is a […]
Gas Prices Set Record Locally, Nationally
By Benjamin Cox on March 8, 2022 at 2:07pm
Jacksonville’s gas prices are feeling the crunch from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The average cost for a gallon of gas in Jacksonville is $4.43 a gallon, the highest its been since at least 2008. It’s a penny higher than the state average of $4.42 a gallon, and 26 cents higher than the national average of $4.17. […]
Multiple Departments Battle Blaze at Oasis Bar & Grill in Carrollton
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 8, 2022 at 9:31am
A well-known Carrollton eating and drinking establishment burned overnight. Carrollton Fire Protection District Chief Tim Thaxton says that the Oasis Bar and Grill is a total loss after a fire consumed the building last night. Fire departments from Carrollton, Greenfield, Roodhouse, White Hall, and Jerseyville responded to The Oasis at approximately 11:45 pm and battled […]
Jacksonville Woman Heading To Prison For Dec 2020 DUI Crash That Struck Residence
By Benjamin Cox on March 8, 2022 at 9:21am
A Jacksonville woman is headed to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence. 41 year old Beth E. Atkins pled guilty to the charge in Morgan County Court yesterday. The charge stems from a December 29th, 2020 car crash in which Atkins hit a parked car and a house in the 600 […]
Two-Vehicle Crash In Jacksonville’s North End Sends One To Hospital
By Benjamin Cox on March 8, 2022 at 9:19am
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash on Jacksonville’s north side at mid-day yesterday. Police were dispatched to the intersection of North Church and West Walnut at 11:42AM. According to a police report, a vehicle driven by 58 year old Lynn M. Bohlmann of the 400 block of West Oak Street was stopped […]