Former State Worker Denies Role In Explosive Cover-Up Email
By Benjamin Cox on December 2, 2021 at 10:16am
It’s been 2 years since an email made available by an open-records request to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s office set off alarm, resulting in John Sullivan resigning from the head of the State Ag Department. One of the individuals mentioned in the emails is finally speaking out. The governor’s office released a 2012 email exchange […]
Chicago Man Arrested For Role in Jan. 6 Riot Has Ties to Bailey Gubernatorial Campaign
By Benjamin Cox on December 2, 2021 at 10:13am
A Chicago man with ties to Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was arrested yesterday by federal authorities for his role in the January 6th Capitol Riot. 62 year old Lawrence Ligas of Logan Square was charged with four counts in a criminal complaint released by federal authorities yesterday. Charges include entering and remaining in a […]
Jacksonville Woman Arrested After Vehicle Theft
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 2, 2021 at 9:50am
A Jacksonville woman remains held at the Morgan County Jail this morning after a report of a stolen vehicle yesterday afternoon. Jacksonville Police responded to the 1000 block of East Morton Avenue after a complainant advised that her vehicle had been stolen. Subsequent to an investigation, 27-year-old Tiffany R. Graham, listed as homeless of Jacksonville, […]
One Injured After Car Strikes Utility Pole Wed
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 2, 2021 at 9:10am
One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Jacksonville yesterday evening. Jacksonville Police and LifeStar EMS were called to the intersection of South Church Street and West College Avenue at approximately 5:30 pm after a vehicle struck a utility pole. The vehicle driven by 22-year-old Kaitlyn M. Thing of Labor Drive was turning off […]
Yohn, Blackledge Plea Not Guilty To Adams Co. Charges
By Benjamin Cox on December 2, 2021 at 8:55am
Two people charged in a November carjacking, burglary and sexual assault in Adams County have pled not guilty to their crimes. 34 year old Bradley Yohn of Springfield pled not guilty for 11 counts across 3 cases that include counts of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated vehicular hijacking, aggravated criminal sexual assault, theft, and criminal […]
Investigation Into Counterfeit Bill Leads to Foot Chase
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 1, 2021 at 11:26am
A Missouri man was arrested yesterday morning after a complaint of a counterfeit bill eventually turned into a foot chase. Jacksonville Police were called to investigate a report of a counterfeit bill that had been passed at the Circle K on North Main Street at approximately 6:22 am. During a subsequent investigation, police went to […]
Multiple Arrests Made After Pair of Altercations in Jacksonville
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 1, 2021 at 11:24am
Jacksonville Police made multiple arrests due to a pair of altercations last night. Police responded to a call of a physical altercation in the 900 block of North East Street at approximately 9:30 last night. Subsequent to an investigation, 30-year-old Charlie A.R. Treadway was arrested for domestic battery after police determined she struck her husband […]
One Injured in Single Vehicle Accident Tuesday
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 1, 2021 at 11:21am
One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident in rural Morgan County yesterday. Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of a vehicle that rolled over with an occupant inside over the noon hour. According to a Sheriff’s Office report, 50-year old Robert M. Crain of the 1300 block of Center Street was traveling […]
City Clerk Reminds License Renewals Are Due by End of Month
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 1, 2021 at 6:51am
The Jacksonville City Clerk is reminding area residents that certain licenses will soon expire. City Clerk Skip Bradshaw is extending the annual reminder that rural fire protection contracts and licenses for bowling alleys, refuse haulers, movie theaters, skating rinks, taxi services, tree trimmers, children’s hospitals, tattoo parlors, and horse-drawn vehicles expire with the City of […]
Roman Named Illinois College Athletic Director
By Benjamin Cox on November 30, 2021 at 4:43pm
Illinois College made a little history today in its athletic department. Interim Athletic Director Meghan Roman saw the college drop the interim tag today, and promote her to the permanent position of Director of Athletics. Roman had been serving as interim director since June when former athletic director Mike Snyder resigned to become the athletic […]