Chapin Trustee Resigns
By Benjamin Cox on November 22, 2021 at 7:53am
The Village of Chapin continues to see turnover in its elected officials. The Cass County Star Gazette reported on Thursday that village trustee Kevin Scott had resigned. Scott becomes the 3rd individual to resign from the village. Village President Ken Drake and Village Public Works Superintendent Dalton Surratt announced resignations on August 13th. Rex Brockhouse […]
Jax School Superintendent Warns of Social Agenda Tied to State Funding
By Gary Scott on November 20, 2021 at 12:33pm
Jacksonville school superintendent Steve Ptacek is crossing his fingers, hoping the state does not tie some types of state financial aid to what he believes are mandates. This could include a sex education bill, and training to prevent racism and treat trauma. Ptacek says tying the aid to regulations and awarding school districts […]
ICC Wants Public To Know About New Utility Fee Protections
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 12:30pm
The Illinois Commerce Commission wants low-income customers struggling to afford their utility bills to be aware of changes in state law that offer relief from deposit and late payment fees, and clarifies who is eligible for these new consumer protection benefits. The Illinois General Assembly added provisions to the Public Utilities Act in the recent […]
Davis Hoping to Revive ATTRA Program
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 12:29pm
An area Congressman is hoping to revive a key farm program. 13th District Congressman joined New Hampshire Democrat Annie Kuster yesterday in introducing the bipartisan Veteran and Beginning Farmer Assistance Act, which would reauthorize the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program, know as ATTRA, to members of the House Ag Committee. Davis says he’s […]
South Jacksonville Eyeing New Water Tower, Water System Upgrades
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 12:27pm
The Village of South Jacksonville has a deficiency in its potable water storage. For the last five years, talks have been in the works to establish another water tower for the village due to increased water usage. Jamie Headen, principal engineer of Benton & Associates, says that the village’s 20 year plan for the utility […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested After Collision in Restaurant Drive-Thru
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 12:12pm
Jacksonville Police were called to a two-vehicle collision at a restaurant drive-thru early this morning. Police received reports of a collision in the McDonald’s drive-thru located in the 500 block of West Morton Avenue at approximately 2:08 this morning. Upon arrival and after a brief investigation, police determined that a vehicle driven by 21 year […]
Two Injured in Intersection Crash on Walnut and Sandusky
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 12:03pm
Two people were taken to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle crash yesterday evening on Walnut Avenue. Jacksonville Police and LifeStar EMS were called to the intersection of Walnut Street and Sandusky at 6:27PM Friday to a report of a two-vehicle crash. Subsequent to an investigation, police determined that a vehicle driven by 20 year […]
South Jacksonville Looking to Increase Hotel-Motel Tax
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 11:37am
The Village of South Jacksonville is looking at increasing their hotel-motel tax in the near future. The hotel-motel tax is the sole revenue the village pulls in for its tourism funding. Trustee Paula Belobradjic-Stewart, Chair of the Village’s Parks & Tourism Committee, informed the board on Thursday during a committee of the whole meeting that […]
Music Wall Duo To Perform Tonight At Illinois College
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 11:30am
The Jacksonville area will have the chance to hear the premiere of a new musical piece by a noted local composer. Tim Kramer, professor emeritus of the School of Music at Illinois College, will have a flute and piano piece debuted on Saturday at Rammelkamp Chapel as a part of the college’s Fine Art Series. […]
Farm Bureau Says to Expect a Significant Increase To the Thanksgiving Meal This Year
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2021 at 11:20am
The Illinois Farm Bureau says there may be sticker shock on that turkey and grocery list this holiday season. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 36th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 has risen to $53.31, or less than $6 a person, a 14% increase since last year. The […]