Broaddus Resigns as Village President
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 6, 2021 at 9:29am
The Village of South Jacksonville is once again without a chief executive. Mike Broaddus announced his resignation today as Village President. In an electronic communication with WLDS News this morning, Broaddus says he “resigned as mayor due to conflicts with Village Attorney Rob Cross. Broaddus went on to say he would “not be making any […]
Miller Seeking Re-Election to Congress, But Undecided on Which District
By Benjamin Cox on December 4, 2021 at 3:43pm
Freshman Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller says she will run for another term in Congress but hasn’t decided where she will run and which other Republican she will run against. Miller told POLITICO this week she plans to seek reelection, but Illinois’ new congressional map splits her downstate district in two, leaving her in the undesirable […]
One Injured In Intersection Crash
By Benjamin Cox on December 4, 2021 at 6:43am
One person was cited after a two vehicle collision on Caldwell Street at the Lafayette Avenue intersection last night. A vehicle driven by 45 year old Brandie J. Belford of rural Jacksonville was traveling westbound on West Lafayette Avenue at approximately 5:40PM, when, according to a police report, a vehicle driven by 57 year old […]
Bluffs Names Johnson Permanent Police Chief
By Benjamin Cox on December 4, 2021 at 6:40am
The Village of Bluffs has found a new police chief. The Journal Courier reports that Bluffs Board members approved hiring Patrick Johnson as the village’s new police chief. He has been performing the duties of the position for the past six month as a interim chief. According to the report, the village board had used […]
Beardstown Reworking Zoning for Mobile Homes, Downtown Business District
By Benjamin Cox on December 3, 2021 at 6:12pm
The City of Beardstown may be making significant changes to their zoning ordinances for mobile homes and store fronts soon. The Journal Courier reports that the Beardstown Planning Commission is suggesting that zoning for mobile homes be changed in Beardstown for new sites. The proposed ordinance would not affect any existing mobile homes unless the […]
LLCC Foundation Scholarships Application Open for 22-23 School Year
By Benjamin Cox on December 3, 2021 at 6:09pm
The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2022 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. LLCC Foundation scholarships are available for first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full- or part-time at LLCC. Many of the […]
Murphy To Use Ties To ILGA to Help Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on December 3, 2021 at 6:07pm
A recently retired State Representative says his new job shouldn’t run afoul of the state’s registered lobbyist requirements. Mike Murphy, who announced his resignation from the General Assembly as the 99th District Representative on Wednesday, says his new job as the head of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce won’t cause a conflict with the […]
Christmas Remembrance Ceremony for Vietnam POWs and MIAs Tomorrow in Springfield
By Benjamin Cox on December 3, 2021 at 6:04pm
Veterans wishing to participate in a special Christmas Remembrance Ceremony for POW and MIAs will have the opportunity this weekend. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host the annual Christmas Remembrance Ceremony for Illinois soldiers listed as POWs or MIAs during the Vietnam War tomorrow at 1PM at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield at […]
City of Winchester Has Two Major Capital Projects on the Horizon
By Benjamin Cox on December 3, 2021 at 5:59pm
The City of Winchester is looking for grants to help fund two major capital projects in the near future. Greg Hillis of Benton & Associates alerted the Winchester City Council on Wednesday that the city is in need of replacing several thousand linear feet of existing water lines: “We have talked about the USDA and […]
Health Department to School District Taking Notice of Sudden Rise in New COVID Cases
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 3, 2021 at 3:18pm
New cases of COVID are sharply on the rise again, and everyone from school districts to the health department is taking notice. Morgan, Scott, and Greene Counties all reported nearly or more than double the number of new cases of COVID confirmed since just two weeks ago, and this morning the Illinois Department of Public […]