One Person Injured In Two-Vehicle Collision at Main & Morton on Sunday
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 12:11pm
One person was injured after a two-vehicle crash at Main and Morton Sunday night. Jacksonville Police, LifeStar EMS, and Jacksonville Fire & Rescue responded to the intersection at around 5:40PM Sunday. According to a police report, a vehicle driven by 43-year old Rebecca L. Marit of the 1000 block of North Fayette Street was westbound […]
Driver Cited, Alleged Passengers Flee After Car Strikes House in South Jacksonville on Saturday
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 12:04pm
South Jacksonville Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle struck a house on Saturday morning on South Main Street. South Jacksonville and Jacksonville Police were called just before 11AM Saturday to the 1600 block of South Main Street for a gray Dodge sports car that struck the foundation of a house on the […]
Lesko Proposes Merger of Sangamon County Recorder and Clerk Offices
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 7:56am
A Sangamon County elected official is proposing to merge the office with another. Current Springfield City Clerk Frank Lesko, who is running as the Republican candidate for the Sangamon County Recorder position this November, is proposing to merge the office with the Sangamon County Clerk’s office. According to a press release on Wednesday, Lesko says […]
Winchester Native Receives Commendation for Heroism from City of Edwardsville
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 6:18am
A Winchester college student is being called a hero for alerting residents of an Edwardville apartment complex to a fire last month. The Edwardsville Intelligencer reports that SIUE junior Eli Brown was heading home from class on September 13th when he noticed a fire in the distance. Brown along with three female students were given […]
Operation: Christmas Child Announces Collection Locations Across Central Illinois
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 6:13am
Operation Christmas Child is preparing to collect shoe box gifts at several area locations for its National Collection Week starting on November 18th. More than a dozen locations are available within the listening area to drop off gifts or volunteer time to pack shoe boxes to needy children. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach another […]
Crimes of the Week: Theft of Lawnmower & Trailer in Chapin; Suspicious Fire on East Side of Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 6:10am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Morgan County Sheriffs Department in their investigation of a recent theft. Sometime between 6pm Thursday, October 3rd and 9am Friday, October 4th: a Yellow Cub Cadet Zero Turn lawnmower and trailer were removed from the 200 block of Cedar Street in […]
Chicago Man Given Additional Prison Time For Assault at Mt. Sterling Prison
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2024 at 6:05am
A former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional facility in Mt. Sterling has been given additional prison time. 32-year old Victor Torres pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated battery to a peace officer on Wednesday in Brown County Circuit Court. Torres is one of more than a dozen current or former inmates who have […]
Red Kettle Campaign Gearing Up, Volunteer Ringers Needed
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 18, 2024 at 5:25pm
The weather may be seasonably warmer over the coming days, however, a holiday season tradition is still just right around the corner and volunteers are needed. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off a short two weeks from now, and Jacksonville Salvation Army Major Chris Clarke says, that although it is an early start […]
Zeller Reappointed to Illinois Finance Authority
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 18, 2024 at 5:15pm
A retired Morgan County official is staying on a state committee for another term. Now, former County Commissioner Bradley Zeller has been reappointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to continue serving as a member of the Illinois Finance Authority. Zeller retired as County Commissioner in September after serving for 22 years on the county board. According […]
Jacksonville DMV Location to Be Converted Into ‘One Stop Shop’ for ILSOS Services
By Benjamin Cox on October 18, 2024 at 6:17am
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office announced today that renovations are coming to the Jacksonville DMV location in Lincoln Square. According to the announcement, the Jacksonville DMV facility at 901 West Morton Avenue, Suite 13 will be temporarily relocated to the Jacksonville Municipal Building at 200 West Douglas Avenue from Monday, October 21st to […]