IC Fine Arts Fundraiser ‘Death by Chocolate’ Cancelled
By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2022 at 9:42am
A fundraiser planned Sunday to benefit the Illinois College Fine Arts Series has been canceled. The Journal Courier reports that the Death By Chocolate event set at Barnes House has been canceled due to Covid concerns of the college. Garrett Allman, chair of the Fine Art Series, told the Journal Courier that the chocolate deserts […]
Niemann Foods Announces Perk Coffee Drive-Thru Coming to West Morton
By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2022 at 9:34am
One business goes away and another will go in its place later this month on West Morton Avenue. Niemann Foods announced earlier this week that they had purchased the Super Wash location at 404 West Morton Avenue to put in a new coffee and snack shop. Niemann Foods tells the Journal Courier the new location […]
Obama Marker Going Up In Springfield at Old State Capitol
By Benjamin Cox on February 12, 2022 at 9:32am
A historical marker will go up at the Old State Capitol to commemorate a major moment in Springfield history, and the United States. Thursday marked the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama’s announcement that he would seek the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Obama made the announcement in bone-chilling cold on the steps […]
IC Unveils New Home for Education Department
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 11, 2022 at 7:26pm
Illinois College’s Department of Education and Teacher Preparation Program has found a new home. The Becker Center for Teacher Education is a newly renovated space next to the IC Alumni House on Mound Avenue and includes a classroom, faculty offices, and indoor and outdoor spaces for student engagement. The Center for Teacher Education is named […]
LaHood Co-Sponsors Bill to Commemorate Lincoln Memorial Aniversary
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 11, 2022 at 2:46pm
A pair of Illinois congressmen aims to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial with a new bill in congress. 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood and 8th District Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi have introduced legislation to create a commemorative coin in honor of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, […]
SNAP Program Adds Meijer, Sam’s Club
By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2022 at 2:22pm
The Illinois Department of Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that they have approved Sam’s Club and Meijer Grocery for SNAP online purchasing. With these additions, Illinois LINK card users can now purchase groceries online through eleven retail chains across the state. Illinois has about 1.8 million SNAP recipients. The Pritzker Administration […]
Mattson Named SIU School of Medicine Director of Office of Alumni Affairs
By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2022 at 2:21pm
A New Berlin native has been named director of the Office of Alumni Affairs at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Cassie Mattson has been selected to run the office. Mattson previously worked as manager of events and the Future Leaders Alliance at the Illinois Bankers Association. She succeeds Julie Robbs, who retired from SIU […]
JPL Losing Director & Assistant Director
By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2022 at 2:19pm
The Jacksonville Public Library will be losing two key pieces this month. Head Librarian Chris Ashmore resigned suddenly this past week. According to communications with Ashmore, health concerns were behind the decisions. Ashmore says he plans to remain in Jacksonville, but needs some time away. Assistant Director & Adult Services Librarian Sarah Snyder will be […]
Two Franklin Students Move on To State Poetry Competiton
By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2022 at 2:10pm
Two Franklin students are headed to a state competition for their precision in reciting poetry. Thaddeus Bergschneider and Cole Delaney recently earned first and second place in the Central Illinois Poetry Out Loud Contest held at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Thursday afternoon. Bergschneider’s winning recitation was of “I Am Offering this Poem” […]
Warrick Not Appointed; Lopez TIF Passes; PD Gets New Officers; FD Installs New Assistant Chiefs in South Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on February 11, 2022 at 10:08am
The Village of South Jacksonville handled mostly personnel issues last night during their regular board meeting. Treasurer Tiffanee Peters was missing from the meeting for the second month in a row. Village Attorney Rob Cross was also not in attendance. Trustees Jackie Killion and Stacy Pinkerton attended the meeting remotely. In the first action item […]