Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to series of storage unit burglaries in Pike Co., Morgan Co. charges to be heard this week
By Benjamin Cox on July 20, 2025 at 9:58am
A Jacksonville woman awaiting trial in Morgan County for a series of burglaries to storage units in South Jacksonville last year pleaded guilty to similar charges in Pike County Circuit Court earlier this month. Jamie M. Byrd, 52, of the 500 block of South Prairie in Jacksonville pleaded guilty to 7 counts of burglary and […]
Rep. Moore Joins Colleagues in Dowtown Jacksonville Office
By Seth Gabriel on July 18, 2025 at 11:55am
Rep. Kyle Moore has officially cut the ribbon in celebration of his new office in downtown Jacksonville. Rep. Moore, the former mayor of Quincy, was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in November 2024 to represent the 99th House District. He now shares an office space with Rep. CD Davidsmeyer and Sen. Jill Tracy on […]
Crime of the Week: Attempted Burglary on North Main
By Benjamin Cox on July 18, 2025 at 2:18am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their Investigation of a recent attempted burglary. Sometime between 5 p.m. on July 11 and 6 p.m. on July 12, unknown individuals damaged an exterior door to make entry into a vacant building located in the 300 […]
Mendoza not seeking fourth term as Comptroller
By Benjamin Cox on July 16, 2025 at 3:29pm
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced at a press conference this morning that she will not seek a fourth term as the state’s Comptroller. Mendoza made the announcement at a Little Village restaurant in Chicago today, likely setting up a campaign for her to seek office as the Mayor of the City of Chicago. Mendoza, the […]
Pike County Sheriff’s Office seeking tips on thefts of off-road vehicles
By Benjamin Cox on July 16, 2025 at 3:16pm
The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information regarding the theft of several off-road vehicles over the last two months. If you have any information regarding the location of the off-road vehicles or the suspects involved, please get in touch with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department at (217) 285-4471. To be eligible for a […]
Jacksonville man being detained after courthouse parking lot dust up
By Benjamin Cox on July 16, 2025 at 2:08pm
A Jacksonville man is being held at the Morgan County Jail after his pretrial release was revoked yesterday in Morgan County Circuit Court. 19-year-old Jakaar T.J. Jackson of Jacksonville was ordered detained after the State’s Attorney’s office filed an order of violation of pretrial release conditions. Jackson is currently awaiting trial on two Class 4 […]
Local Organizations to Welcome New Jacksonville Residents at Upcoming Downtown Concert
By Seth Gabriel on July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm
Four local organizations are welcoming newcomers to Jacksonville during the downtown concert series. The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Jacksonville Main Street, and the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation will host a welcome tent at the downtown concert series on Friday, July 25th. President of JREDC Kristin Jamison says […]
Rincon Broadcasting purchases WICS, KHQA and other stations as a part of acquisition
By Benjamin Cox on July 14, 2025 at 1:02pm
Two local news television stations are coming under new ownership as a part of a larger media acquisition. Rincon Broadcasting has finalized its acquisition of five regional television stations across the Midwest from Sinclair. The stations include WVTV (CW, MyNetworkTV) in Milwaukee, Wis.; WICD (ABC) and WICS (ABC) in Champaign-Springfield-Decatur, Ill.; KHQA (CBS, ABC) in […]
Jacksonville Man pleads guilty to bringing minor across state lines in Michigan federal case
By Benjamin Cox on July 14, 2025 at 9:19am
A Jacksonville man arrested in an FBI raid earlier this year has pleaded guilty to charges in relation to the case in Western Michigan federal court. Hart L. Buckley, 24, formerly of the 500 block of South Westgate Avenue pleaded guilty to Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity on […]
Two people injured in overnight crash on West Morton
By Benjamin Cox on July 13, 2025 at 8:08pm
Two people were injured in a head-on collision overnight on West Morton Avenue. According to a Jacksonville Police report, a vehicle driven by Connor D. Sims, 24, of the 100 block of Easy Drive, was traveling eastbound in the 900 block of West Morton Avenue at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday, when for an unknown reason, […]