Cell Phone Tower Under Construction In South Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on November 20, 2024 at 6:21am
The saga to get a cellphone tower constructed in South Jacksonville may be nearing a close. Crews were on site yesterday on Sequoia Drive and appeared to be drilling into the property owned by Illinois Power-Ameren Illinois near the substation to set a pole for a new tower. Negotiations to place a new cellphone tower […]
Jacksonville’s West State Street Renovations Progressing
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 3:08pm
West State Street renovations continue to progress. Work has been into the street in the 300 block of West State Street for the last few weeks. Some business entrances closer to the Downtown Square have seen some work, as portions of the sidewalk have been removed while workers have been doing some preliminary work below […]
Not Many Competitive Races Shaping Up for Apr. 1 Consolidated Election
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 7:52am
UPDATE 2PM: Some additions to the Triopia and Franklin school Board races came in late yesterday. Natalie Prince is an incumbent and will seek reelection in Franklin. Incumbent James Beck also filed for reelection in Triopia. Yesterday was the end of the filing period for municipal elections in the state for the April 1st consolidated […]
Deer Plain Man Initially Arrested For Firing Gun At Someone, Drug & Weapons Charges Added After Further Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 7:49am
A southern Calhoun County man was arrested at the end of last month for allegedly firing off a gun at someone during an argument. According to a press release yesterday, on October 27th, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a disturbance in progress at a hunting property located in the area of Ash […]
Beardstown Man Who Fought With Police in Sept. Found Unfit For Trial
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 6:07am
A Beardstown man who attempted to fight police after he allegedly tried to break into a State Police squad car at the end of September has been remanded to the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services. 29-year old Patrick Nshimiyimana was found unable to stand trial yesterday after an initial mental fitness report. […]
Jacksonville City Council Grants One Donation Request, Grapples With Others
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 6:04am
The Jacksonville City Council continues to grapple with how it will handle community funding requests and donations. The council has received three funding requests over the last month – one from the Jacksonville Festival of Lights and requests from the Jacksonville Area Food Center and the Salvation Army for its Client’s Choice Food Pantry. At […]
John Wood, WIU Sign Articulation Agreement for Criminal Justice Program
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 5:42pm
John Wood Community College and Western Illinois University today signed an agreement establishing a transfer pathway for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice/law enforcement. The agreement maps a path for John Wood students who obtain an associate’s degree in criminal justice to obtain a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement at WIU, ensuring that students […]
Marshalls Second Retailer Announced For Former Jacksonville Shopko Space
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 8:35am
he second major retailer going into the former Shopko space has been announced. The Journal Courier reports that family apparel and home fashion retailer Marshalls will be a neighbor to Hobby Lobby at the 1964 West Morton Avenue address. Hobby Lobby is expected to open some time in February. Cassidy Kelly, marketing manager for Marshalls […]
Filing Period for April 2025 Consolidated Elections Wraps Up Today
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 8:32am
Today is the final day for nomination petitions to be turned in for the April 2025 Consolidated Elections. Voters will have candidates for mayor and/or village president, village and/or city clerk, village and/or city clerk, and likely half of their public bodies for city council, board of trustees, and school board. Townships will also have […]
Unnamed Pike Co. Waterfowl Hunters Under Federal Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 8:26am
Several hunters with connections to Pike County may be facing federal charges for alleged hunting violations. The Pike Press reports that violations by dozens of waterfowl hunters in western Pike County near Pleasant Hill have been referred by the Illinois Conservation Police to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for possible federal charges of illegal […]