US 67 Delhi Bypass Completed Early
By Benjamin Cox on December 22, 2021 at 1:02pm
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Delhi Bypass in Jersey County will open to all four lanes of traffic several months ahead of schedule. The $18.6 million project is set to open between 9AM and 3PM today. The bypass expands US 67 from two to four lanes, beginning in Godfrey and progresses […]
Morgan County Switching Health Insurance Due to Ongoing Springfield Clinic-BCBS Conflict
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 6:24pm
Yet another entity is leaving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois at the first of the year due to the ongoing fall out of the disagreement with Springfield Clinic. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois terminated Springfield Clinic as an in-network provider back on November 17th after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on […]
Concord-Arenzville Road Set for Rehab in 2022
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 6:15pm
A 7.5 mile stretch of highway, known to be one of the most dangerous roads in Morgan County, is going to be getting a face lift starting next year. County Highway Engineer Matt Coultas informed the Morgan County Commissioners Monday morning that the last round of Rebuild Illinois funding coming to the county along with […]
Sangamon Republicans Extend Application Deadline for 99th District Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 2:49pm
The Sangamon County Republican Central Committee announced a deadline extension for the opportunity for a Republican to be appointed to fill the vacancy in the 99th Legislative District. The Sangamon County Republicans extended the deadline saying it wanted to ensure it has a strong and diverse group of candidates as possible to choose from in […]
Scott-Morgan-Greene Water Co-Op Expanding Through USDA Grant-Loan Program
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 2:45pm
Several miles of water line are being planned for installation in Scott County thanks to a grant and low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Scott-Morgan-Greene Water Cooperative that serves about 1,000 people across the three counties was granted $200,000 and loaned $1.6 million to expand their water service area. Currently, the co-op […]
Salad Products Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 21, 2021 at 2:18pm
If you have store-bought salad products in your refrigerator right now, you need to check the label before eating it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of Fresh Express salad products due to possible listeria contamination. Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of both its branded and private label salad that […]
IEMA Confirms Jet Source of Sonic Boom Heard Across Central Illinois
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 21, 2021 at 1:25pm
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the source of the loud boom heard across the middle of the state this morning. According to an announcement by IEMA early this afternoon, at approximately 11:20 am, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency was made aware of a large noise and shaking felt by many residents throughout central […]
IRS Extends 2021 Tax-Filing, Other Deadlines for December Tornado Victims to May 16
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 11:18am
The IRS announced yesterday that victims of this month’s tornadoes will have until May 16th to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Following last week’s emergency declarations issued by FEMA, the IRS is providing this relief to taxpayers affected by storms, tornadoes and flooding that took place starting on December […]
Metz Named JMH Colleague of the Year
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 11:05am
A White Hall man has made a deep impact on his fellow employees and the Jacksonville community for his years of service as a security guard. Daniel Metz of White Hall, a security guard at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, was chosen by his colleagues this week as JMH’s Colleague of the Year. Jim McGownd, supervisor of […]
AIEC Names Graham New VP of Member Services
By Benjamin Cox on December 21, 2021 at 10:46am
A former administrator at Illinois Electric Cooperative in Winchester is moving up in her current career. Ashley Graham, formerly the billing coordinator at IEC in Winchester, has been serving as Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ member services manager since 2018. Graham has been promoted to the AIEC’s Vice President of Member Services. Graham assumes her […]