Prairieland United Way Hosting A Final Push With Live Remote with WLDS/WEAI At County Market
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 8:03am
The Prairieland United Way’s annual fundraising campaign is short of its goal by a significant amount. Executive Director Karen Walker says the campaign is at 82% of its $460,000 goal. Walker says that Prairieland United Way will be partnering with WLDS/WEAI and County Market in hopes of filling the gap: “We are going to put […]
Pittsfield Police Announce 10 Drug Arrests Over Last 3 Months
By Benjamin Cox on February 17, 2022 at 7:52am
The Pittsfield Police Department have made 10 major drug arrests dating back to the middle of December. Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Starman released details of the arrests yesterday in a press release. All of the arrests resulted in citations for possession of methamphetamine. 35 year old Jacob Frasier was arrested on December 18th as a […]
Missing Illinois Teen Found in Minnesota
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 10:42pm
A missing 14-year-old girl from Nauvoo who last seen about two months ago has been found. According to the FBI, on December 13th, 14 year old Addison Windbigler traveled to Keokuk and was last spotted in that city on December 14th. On Monday, the FBI Omaha-Quad Cities office joined other law enforcement agencies in Illinois […]
Woman Arrested After Search Warrant Executed in Nebo
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 16, 2022 at 5:11pm
A Pike County woman was arrested on drug-related charges this week. On Tuesday, February 15th, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and members of the West Central Illinois Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence located in the 100 block of South Walnut Street in the village of Nebo. Pike County Sheriff David […]
Jacksonville Fire Department Completes Ice Rescue Training
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 16, 2022 at 5:02pm
The Jacksonville Fire Department has added another tool to its ever-growing toolbox as members took turns spending an afternoon on the lake. Fire Department personnel took part in a training course on ice rescue techniques at Nichols Park today. The one-day training was conducted by Trident Rescue group based out of the St. Louis area. […]
IHSA, Donate Life Illinois Promote Say Yes Campaign For Organ, Tissue Donation
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 1:13pm
The IHSA and Donate Life Illinois have teamed up to encourage high school athletes and their family members to sign up to be organ and tissue donors. The “Say Yes” campaign launched on Monday to raise awareness, encourage donor registration, and celebrate Illinois student-athletes, their families and communities for saying “yes” to organ, tissue, and […]
Girard County Market Sells Winning $2 Million Powerball Ticket
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 1:03pm
A Northern Macoupin County store is awaiting a lucky resident to come forward and claim a major prize. The Illinois Lottery announced today that a $2 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at County Market in Girard. The ticket matched all five numbers on the Saturday, February 12th drawing, 8-10-21-41-62, to win the prize. Girard […]
South Jacksonville Committee of the Whole Canceled Tomorrow
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 12:14pm
The Village of South Jacksonville has canceled the Board of Trustee’s scheduled committee of the whole for tomorrow. According to communication, Village President Dick Samples has canceled the meeting out of an abundance of caution due to incoming inclement weather. A tentative make up date will be announced at a later date.
Davis, LaHood and Other GOP Members Call for End of Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 9:41am
Two Illinois Congressmen are asking President Joe Biden to end the federal public health emergency declaration. 13th District Congressman Rodney Davis and 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood signed on to a letter on Thursday to President Biden and and the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra immediately begin the process to unwind […]
IRS, Other Groups Providing Tax Assistance to Seniors, Low Income Families
By Benjamin Cox on February 16, 2022 at 9:39am
Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program are providing free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in […]