JHS Student Strikes Nerve With Superintendent, School Board on Mask Mandate
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 4:16pm
The Jacksonville School Board meeting held a wide range of emotions last night concerning the statewide school mask mandate. The district moved to a mask-optional policy last week in the wake of a temporary restraining order administered by Sangamon County Judge Raylene Grischow. District 117 was named in that lawsuit brought by several parents and […]
Uihlein Donates $1 Million to Bailey Gubernatorial Campaign
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 3:56pm
Another wealthy Illinois business man has weighed in on the Republican gubernatorial nominee race with a major donation. Business supply company CEO Richard Uihlein of Lake Forest is giving $1 million to State Senator and GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey. Uihlein is the CEO of of the packing and shipping firm Uline. According to […]
Main Street Asks Residents to Share Dreams and Goals for Downtown
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 17, 2022 at 2:10pm
Jacksonville residents are being asked to share their ideas for the continued improvement of downtown. Jacksonville Main Street is continuing with the strategic planning process for downtown with a plan to develop transformational strategies based on community input. Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says every few years Main Street revisits the strategic planning process […]
JPD Makes Multiple Arrests in Wake of Weekend Mob Incidents
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 17, 2022 at 1:48pm
Multiple arrests have been made this week related to a pair of incidents that occurred in Jacksonville over the weekend. According to press releases by the Jacksonville Police Department over the mid-day today, four people have been arrested in connection to an alleged aggravated battery incident that occurred in the 800 block of Doolin Avenue […]
Dean Sentenced To 65 Years In Prison For 2019 Mt. Sterling Murder
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 1:23pm
A Mt. Sterling man found guilty in December of murdering his girlfriend in 2019 is heading to prison. 42 year old John M. Dean was sentenced to 65 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections today for the shooting death of 44 year old Rebecca Niewhoner. Judge Charles H.W. Burch announced the sentence after hearing […]
Green Haven Co. to Join Wildly Rooted Boutique in Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 12:13pm
A Jacksonville business is expanding into a downtown Springfield location. The Springfield Business Journal reports that Callie Estes, owner of Jo Jo’s Jewelry, is partnering with Jessica Lynn, owner of Green Haven Co. and One Knotty Maker in Jacksonville, and Courtney Wright, owner of Cloth + Oak of Springfield to form the Wildly Rooted Boutique. […]
JPD Seeking Info on Recent Home Invasion
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 17, 2022 at 11:54am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent Burglary. Sometime Between 3 pm and 9:15 pm on Monday, February 14th, unknown person(s) broke a door to make entry into a residence on Wadsworth Drive. Upon entry, several pieces of jewelry, […]
Road Commissioner Responds To Marnico Village Issues
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 9:40am
A Morgan County Road Commissioner wants to clear the air about awareness of problems surrounding drainage and the sewer system at Marnico Village. Road District #6 Commissioner Roger Ore says that new president of the Marnico Betterment Association, Luke Marquardt, Jr. has not spoken to him recently about any concerns in Marnico Village that Marquardt […]
Pritzker Contends Mask Mandate Stands Despite JCAR Ruling
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 9:33am
Governor JB Pritzker contends a mask mandate for Illinois schools is still in effect, despite a decision by a legislative committee’s suspension of that rule on Tuesday. Pritzker called the vote by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) a “procedural move” and that schools not named in a Sangamon County lawsuit still have to […]
Logsdon To Be Evaluated For Mental Fitness Ahead of Child Porn Trial
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 8:13am
A Virginia, Illinois man arrested for dissemination and possession of child pornography last month by State Police investigators will now be evaluated for mental fitness. 40 year old Jared A. Logsdon appeared in Cass County Court on Monday on a nine count information filed by the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office on January 18th. The […]