Subject of Cass Co. Sheriff’s Video Sentenced to Prison
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 6:06pm
A man whose arrest was the subject of a video by Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn in October of last year is heading to prison. 42 year old Bogarth O. Lopez of Beardstown was arrested at his residence by Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies in the 800 block of West 7th Street in Beardstown on Oct. […]
Prairieland United Way Running Behind Campaign Goal
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 6:00pm
The Prairieland United Way’s annual campaign is running behind this year. Executive Director Karen Walker said last week that the annual campaign is a little above 60% of its goal this year. Walker says that employee groups have been late to report: “I think there’s just been a lot of….you know, some of our employee […]
Jacksonville Rotary Moves February Fundraiser Online
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 5:52pm
The Jacksonville Noon Rotary is going to have to adapt its annual February fundraiser due to a rise in Covid cases in the area. The “Casino Royale” styled Valentine Dance, auction and fundraiser have been postponed and will be changed to an online silent auction beginning in February. Noon Rotary President Cathy Jo Littleton-Wahl says […]
Teresi Announces Bid For IL Comptroller
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 5:41pm
A Republican candidate has come forward for Illinois Comptroller. McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi says in a statement that she will work to improve transparency in the state’s fiscal operations, and to root out what she calls the “waste, fraud, and abuse “ from “decades of Madigan Machine politics.” According to WMAY, Teresi is one […]
Updated Guidelines Help Dist 117 Stay In-Person In Spite of Continued Record Case Counts
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 12, 2022 at 3:15pm
Jacksonville School District 117 says the new updates to COVID guidelines for schools will hopefully help keep in-person learning, despite continued record case numbers. Superintendent Steve Ptacek says student absences related to COVID-19 have reached an unprecedented level with 431 students out of school due to COVID on Tuesday, with 87 of those being positive […]
Jacksonville Salvation Army Nears Campaign Goal
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 12, 2022 at 2:13pm
The Jacksonville Salvation Army has gained a lot of ground this month in the Red Kettle Campaign and needs just a bit more help from the community to reach its goal. Jacksonville Salvation Army Captain Chris Clarke says that they are now approximately $1,200 away from reaching their goal of $138,000 as the Red Kettle […]
East State Shooting Believed Isolated Incident as More Details Become Available
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 12, 2022 at 10:45am
More information has become available on last night’s shooting incident in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Police responded to a call of shots fired at 5:57 pm Tuesday in the 500 block of East State Street. According to police reports, a male victim was transported from the scene to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injures resulting from the […]
IDOC Pausing Prisoner Intakes Again Due to Covid Surge
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 9:45am
The Illinois Department of Corrections is once again pausing intake of prisoners from county jails. IDOC announced the temporary pause yesterday evening. County Sheriff’s were notified yesterday morning. IDOC reports Covid outbreaks Graham, Logan, Menard and Northern Reception and Classification Centers. They are currently using the intake space at these locations as isolation locations for […]
Beardstown PD Hit With Federal Lawsuit
By Benjamin Cox on January 12, 2022 at 9:42am
The Beardstown Police Department is being sued in federal court. In a lawsuit filed by Lisa T. McMahon of Beardstown against Beardstown Police Officer Ian Dennis on December 22nd in U.S. District Court of Illlinois’ Central District, McMahon alleges that Dennis illegally detained her for a false arrest, used excessive force, and improperly charged her […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested After Shots Fired Tuesday Evening
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 12, 2022 at 6:23am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred last night. West Central Dispatch received a call to 911 of shots fired in the 500 block of East State Street at 5:57 pm, at which point the caller then hung up. According to police records, 18-year-old Sebastian J. Eskew of the 1000 block of North […]