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, […]
New Mexico semi driver arrested for cocaine trafficking on I-72
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2025 at 9:48am
A New Mexico semi truck driver is behind bars in Morgan County for allegedly trafficking a large amount of cocaine on Interstate 72. According to a press release, yesterday afternoon, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, while conducting criminal interdiction on Interstate 72 near the 71-mile marker, seized approximately 30 kilograms of powder cocaine. The narcotics […]
Feds seeking 6-year prison sentence for Madigan agent McClain
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2025 at 6:04pm
Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-year prison term for former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s right hand man from Quincy. Prosecutors said in federal court filings Thursday that Michael McClain’s “tight connection” with the former speaker led to McClain “making demand after demand of ComEd to fulfill Madigan’s directives,” as a jury concluded in May 2023. […]
Free Narcan Available at Downtown Bookstore
By Seth Gabriel on July 11, 2025 at 5:36pm
Free Naloxone is now available in a box found in front of Our Town Books. Naloxone, more commonly known by the brand name Narcan, will be available to reverse the effects of opioid poisoning. The bookstore, located on the square in downtown Jacksonville, teamed up with the Locust Center and The Phoenix Center in Springfield […]
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Celebrates Centennial with gifts to county fairs
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2025 at 5:19pm
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is celebrating the centennial of its predecessor organization, the Sangamon County Foundation this year. The Sangamon County Foundation was established by three local banks in 1924, when they joined forces to create a philanthropic organization to provide financial resources to local charitable causes. To mark the 100th […]
South Jacksonville Village Board weighs local grocery tax question
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2025 at 8:26am
The Village of South Jacksonville’s board of trustees wants to take some time to discuss the passage of a local grocery occupation tax. The State of Illinois did away with their version of the tax in the most recent Spring legislative session. Governor J.B. Pritzker has urged municipalities not to re-institute the tax locally. As […]
Davidsmeyer Seeks Re-election
By Seth Gabriel on July 9, 2025 at 5:06pm
Rep. CD Davidsmeyer has announced that he will seek re-election as 100th District State Representative. Davidsmeyer says he’s been faced with many challenges serving in the minority party but has remained strong on issues that are important to his district while maintaining relationships on the other side of the aisle. He said local issues are […]