Sangamon Authorities Hold Press Conference on Silas Stabbing Death in Thayer; Lawmakers Call For Protections for DCFS Workers
By Benjamin Cox on January 7, 2022 at 10:30am
Sangamon County authorities held a press conference Wednesday providing details about the death of DCFS child advocate Diedre Silas in Thayer. Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, and DCFS Director Marc Smith gave remarks about the investigation that surround Benjamin Reed allegedly stabbing Silas to death while she was on […]
New State Supreme Court Policy Allows More Electronics in Courthouses
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 7, 2022 at 9:37am
Courthouses in Illinois can now allow more electronic devices inside thanks to a new policy by the Illinois Supreme Court. The new policy, which was announced this morning, requires every state courthouse to adopt individual orders or rules on the use of portable electronic devices in their courthouse buildings and courtrooms. Chief justice Anne M. […]
Winchester Earmarks Money Towards Downtown Grant
By Benjamin Cox on January 7, 2022 at 9:28am
A West Central Illinois community took an extra step Wednesday night to increase their chances at a major grant from the state. The City of Winchester earmarked $25,000 towards their application to the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant. The money is going towards a $1.5 million proposal to rehabilitate pavement, utilities, and sewers […]
State Now Without Legislative Inspector General
By Benjamin Cox on January 7, 2022 at 9:18am
The Illinois General Assembly is now without an Inspector General. Current Inspector General Carol Pope’s last day on the job was Wednesday, leaving no one in the office to answer and investigate complaints of misconduct within the legislature. State Senator Jil Tracy of Quincy, Chair of Legislative Ethics Committee, says lawmakers have known a replacement […]
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident Thursday
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 7, 2022 at 9:07am
Police responded to an accident with injuries in the 1100 block of West Morton Avenue just before 7 pm Thursday. According to a police report, a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Jacob D. Scribner of Jacksonville was turning southbound from Morton onto Lincoln Avenue. The report says Scribner disregarded a flashing yellow yield arrow and struck […]
Village of South Jacksonville Has Quiet First Meeting With New Village President
By Benjamin Cox on January 7, 2022 at 8:57am
The Village of South Jacksonville had a very docile and brief meeting last night, the first one under new Village President Dick Samples. The Village Board met in just under 20 minutes time and breezed through a few quick action items. They formally accepted the resignation of Tom Pinkerton from the Streets Department retroactive to […]
Haypress Falls Raises $3,500 For Greene Co. Gas Cards For Cancer Program
By Benjamin Cox on January 6, 2022 at 3:02pm
An annual Christmas lights display in rural Greene County kept up its annual tradition of helping area cancer patients. The Greene Prairie Press reports that the Haypress Falls Christmas lights display was able to raise and donate $3,500 this year to Boyd Memorial Hospital’s gas cards for Cancer program. The money is the proceeds that […]
Dist. 117 Strongly Resisting Move to Remote Learning, as Cases Hit All-Time High
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 6, 2022 at 2:36pm
Jacksonville School District 117 intends to do everything possible to safely continue in-person learning, however increasing case numbers are becoming more concerning by the day. District 117 Superintendent Steve Ptacek says the district is “strongly trying to make plans to not have to move to remote” learning. But District 117 is at an all-time high […]
Tax Filing Delay Announced for Those Impacted by December Storms
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 6, 2022 at 11:34am
Illinoisans impacted by the December tornadoes are getting a break from filing their taxes. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced this morning that victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning December 10, 2021, will now have until May 16, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and […]
IDPH Adopts CDC Vaccine Recommendation for Those Age 12-15
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 6, 2022 at 10:44am
The State of Illinois is continuing to adopt recommendations from the CDC when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced this morning that it has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for those aged 12-15 years to get a booster dose five months after receiving […]