December Was Warm
By Gary Scott on January 3, 2022 at 10:54am
Temperatures were up dramatically, and precipitation was down 3-quarters of an inch in December. The average temperature last month was 40-point-1 degrees. That’s just below the record December for warmth, set in 1965. The mercury averaged 40-point-4 degrees then. There were 17 days of 50 or higher readings, topping out at 71 on the […]
Night Prowler Issue in Winchester
By Benjamin Cox on January 3, 2022 at 9:07am
The City of Winchester appears to be having trouble with prowlers and Peeping Toms. Winchester Police Chief Caleb Handy recently issued a warning in the Scott County Times to would-be night prowlers that they are the ones being looked for by local police. Handy is telling members of the Winchester community to keep their vehicles […]
Murrayville Getting New Fire Chief
By Benjamin Cox on January 1, 2022 at 6:31pm
The Village of Murrayville will be getting a new fire chief in the coming year. Current Fire Chief John Sonneborn announced on Facebook this evening that he is handing over the chief position to Cody J. Kitselman after 12 years at the post. Sonneborn says he is not leaving the Murrayville Volunteer Fire Department but […]
Miller Announces Intention to Primary Davis in New IL-15 Congressional District
By Benjamin Cox on January 1, 2022 at 5:18pm
After weeks of speculation, Congresswoman Mary Miller of Oakland announced today that she intends to seek re-election to Congress in the new Illinois 15th Congressional District. The 15th District stretches across over 30 counties in Central Illinois. Miller will now fight for the Republican nomination against 5-term incumbent Rodney Davis of Taylorville. Miller made the […]
Two Arrested After Vehicle Strikes JPD Officer
By Benjamin Cox on January 1, 2022 at 4:46pm
A Jacksonville Police officer had his foot ran over after attempting to arrest two individuals early this morning after a disturbance. Jacksonville Police were originally called for a large fight in progress at a business in the 800 block of West Morton Avenue at 2:12 this morning. Upon arrival to the business, there was no […]
Local Crimestoppers Numbers Slightly Down in 4Q, but up Overall in 2021
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2021 at 1:30pm
Crimestoppers of Morgan-Scott and Cass County had a slight downward trend on tips and arrests in the fourth quarter, but wrapped up the year ahead of 2020. Tips received to the organization was down by 14 between October 1st and the end of the year in statistics released on Thursday. Arrests were down 4 over […]
AFSCME Loses Vaccine Arbitration Case for IDOC, IDJJ Employees
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2021 at 1:27pm
An arbitrator has ruled that the state can mandate the COVID vaccine for Illinois prison guards and staffers at state juvenile detention facilities. The decision ensures employees in State Correctional Facilities and Juvenile Justice Centers must get their first shot by January 31st unless they are approved for a religious or medical exemption. Governor JB […]
Stratton, Rush Have Breakthrough Covid Cases
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2021 at 1:19pm
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said yesterday she’s tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. She becomes the highest ranking official in Illinois’ government to come down with a case of the virus. Stratton said on Twitter yesterday that she had mild symptoms and “will isolate as I recover.” She was fully vaccinated against […]
Morgan-Scott-Cass Crimestoppers Trivia Night Set for Jan. 8 at Bogart’s Banquet Hall
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2021 at 12:32pm
The Morgan-Scott-Cass Crimestoppers are gearing up for one of their biggest fundraising events in the new year. The 6th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night is scheduled for Saturday, January 8th at Bogart’s Banquet Hall. Crimestoppers Board President Brad Fellhauer says all the proceeds goes towards Crimestoppers’ efforts to produce tips for crimes in the three-county […]
National Guard Leaving Beardstown
By Benjamin Cox on December 31, 2021 at 12:24pm
The Illinois National Guard is leaving Beardstown after 35 years. The Cass County Star-Gazette reports that the National Guard unit stationed in Beardstown is consolidating with units in Macomb. The move started at the beginning of this month and should be completed by the end of February. The Schewe Community Center will eventually be given […]