Dean Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 16, 2021 at 2:54pm
A Brown County man is now facing the possibility of life in prison after more than three years of investigation and court proceedings. 42-year-old John Michael Dean of Mt Sterling was found guilty of murder in the first degree this morning in Brown County Court in the shooting death of 44-year-old Rebecca Niewhoner. The jury […]
Davidsmeyer Announces Re-Election Bid in New 100th District
By Benjamin Cox on December 15, 2021 at 3:08pm
The City of Jacksonville will no longer have a familiar face representing them in the Illinois General Assembly. Current State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer announced today he would be moving into the newly drawn 100th Legislative District to Jacksonville’s south. The City of Jacksonville proper has been drawn into the 99th Legislative District, and will presumably […]
Adams County Victim Dies, Yohn Possibly Faces More Charges
By Benjamin Cox on December 15, 2021 at 10:13am
The trial for the man accused of carjacking, home invasion and sexual assault of a 70-year-old Adams County woman has been pushed back a month after the alleged victim died in recent days. WGEM reports that Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney Joshua Jones made the motion asking the court to push the court date back […]
Taxpayer Advocate Service To Host Zoom Meeting Today for Seniors at Noon
By Benjamin Cox on December 15, 2021 at 10:04am
The Taxpayer Advocate Service will be hosting an upcoming meeting for seniors to help problem solve with filing taxes for the upcoming year. A Zoom Meeting is being held today at Noon at the following link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1602441999?pwd+N0pUaXZIVGpRb1NNZEh0Ri9nTjRPUT09 Taxpayer Advocate Melissa Smith says the upcoming tax season has many complications and hurdles to jump over. Currently, […]
Day 7 of the Dean Murder Trial Hears Final Expert Witness From the Defense, Closing Arguments Set for Today
By Benjamin Cox on December 15, 2021 at 9:59am
The defense in the John Michael Dean murder trial in Brown County Court rested yesterday after calling one final expert witness. Defense attorney John Leonard called Dr. Jane Turner of St. Louis, Missouri to the stand as a final expert witness. Dr. Turner is a forensic pathologist since 1992 at the St. Louis University School […]
Mehta Scholarships Impact LLCC Nursing Students
By Benjamin Cox on December 14, 2021 at 2:28pm
A Springfield couple recently made a quarter of a million dollar gift to Lincoln Land Community College’s Foundation to provide scholarships to nursing students. Drs. Pradeep and Manjula Mehta of Springfield made the donations to ensure scholarships for the next decade for LLCC students pursuing their associate degree in nursing, licensed practical nurse, and basic […]
Variety of Generic Cialis Versions
By Sam Hermes on December 14, 2021 at 2:09pm
Almost all men know that the most effective drugs to restore potency are Cialis, Viagra and Levitra. However, it is enough to go to the section of drugs for erectile dysfunction on the website of any pharmacy to be amazed at the variety of drugs presented there. Colorful packaging, dozens of items, various dosage forms… […]
COVID Cases Rising Sharply in Area
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 14, 2021 at 2:01pm
New cases of COVID-19 continue a rapid increase in the area. New case counts have continued to increase since hitting a low of less than 30 on November 15th. The Morgan County Health Department confirmed 180 new cases over the past week, bringing the total of active in the county now to 218. The number […]
Menard Added to Disaster Proclamation
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 14, 2021 at 1:54pm
Menard County is being added to the State’s Disaster Proclamation. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today that the federal government approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration, making federal assistance possible in response to Friday night’s storms. The federal government’s emergency disaster declaration means financial support will be provided to local jurisdictions for storm-related losses or […]
2022 Cover Crop Program Application PEriod Opens Wednesday
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 14, 2021 at 1:37pm
The application period for the 2022 cover crop program opens tomorrow. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is expanding the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program which is now in its 3rd year. IDOA officials say due to the program’s success, 100,000 acres are available for 2022, up from 50,000 the previous growing season. In 2020, […]