Jacksonville Alderman Asking For More Input, Transparency In City’s Appropriations, Budgeting Process
By Benjamin Cox on March 2, 2022 at 10:31am
One Jacksonville Alderman is unhappy with the process of the city’s appropriations and budgeting. On Monday night the city voted to adopt the 2022 Operating Budget and approved appropriations for fiscal year 2022 in a 7-1 vote. The lone ‘no’ vote was Ward 3 Alderman Kent Hannant. Hannant says there needs to be more transparency […]
Greene Co. Man Behind Bars For Charges in Multiple Counties
By Benjamin Cox on March 2, 2022 at 10:03am
A Greene County man has been indicted in Jersey County on drug charges. 36 year old Clinton L. Elliott of Greenfield was charged Feb. 23 with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony. On Feb. 17 Elliott allegedly had less than five grams of methamphetamine and was in possession of drug paraphernalia in an […]
Jones Meat & Locker Win 8 Awards At IL Association of Meat Processors Convention
By Benjamin Cox on March 2, 2022 at 9:56am
A local meat locker recently walked away from a downstate convention with a handful of awards for their service. Terry Jones and Marty Cockerill of Jones Meat and Locker recently attended the Illinois Association of Meat Processors Convention in Effingham. The local meat processing plant came home with eight awards, including Grand Champions in the […]
Gov. Declares Today Dr. Ezike Day as State’s Top Doc. Plans to Step Down This Month
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 1, 2022 at 3:32pm
Governor J.B. Pritzker declared today as Dr. Ezike Day as the state’s top doctor is stepping down later this month. Pritzker announced today that the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike is leaving the agency after three years of service. Pritzker congratulated Ezike for outstanding service and tenure during a […]
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum asking for Input From the Deaf Community
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 1, 2022 at 12:13pm
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is asking for input from the Deaf community. The ALPLM is launching a new “Abe for All” initiative to improve access, starting with special services this Thursday, March 3rd, for World Hearing Day. The museum will offer sign language interpreters for its theatrical presentations during the event, which […]
Live Event Helps Prairieland United Way Close the Gap, Time Running Out to Get Last Minute Donations in
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 1, 2022 at 12:05pm
A late push that included a live remote telethon last week helped the Prairieland United Way close a big gap as this season’s campaign comes to an end. Two weeks ago the Prairieland United Way stood at just 80% of reaching the goal of $460,000 for the 2021 “BE SOMEONE’S HERO” campaign. Executive Director for […]
Illinois National Guard Ceremony Transfers Beardstown Armory to Park District Today
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 1, 2022 at 10:10am
A long-time armory for the Illinois National Guard will become the property of the City of Beardstown today. The National Guard unit stationed in Beardstown is consolidating with units in Macomb. The move started at the beginning of December and was recently completed. The Schewe Community Center will be given over to the Beardstown Park […]
IL State Fair Announces First 6 Grandstand Acts for 2022 Schedule
By Benjamin Cox on March 1, 2022 at 10:07am
The Illinois State Fair announced the first 6 acts for the grandstand for the State Fair this year. The State Fair in Springfield will run August 11-21st. Sam Hunt will headline Friday, August 12th. He’ll be followed by country duo Brooks & Dunn returning to the fair on August 14th. The duo last appeared at […]
MacMurray Foundation & Alumni Association Scholarship Deadline March 15
By Benjamin Cox on March 1, 2022 at 9:36am
Prospective and current college students with a connection to MacMurray College have a few weeks left to submit applications towards the college’s scholarships. MacMurray Foundation and Alumni Association Chair David Ekin says that applicants can come from a direct connection to the college or may be majoring in a program that MacMurray was known for: […]
Ezard Appoints Henry to Vacant Ward 4 Alderman Seat
By Benjamin Cox on March 1, 2022 at 9:30am
The Jacksonville City Council welcomed its newest member last night. Brett Henry was appointed to the council to the vacant Ward 4 alderman seat. Henry replaces Mike Wankel who resigned from the council in January to take a vacant seat with the Morgan County Commissioners. Henry says he’s been thinking about a city council seat […]