Jacksonville Airport Receives Airport of the Year Award from IL Public Airports Association
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2024 at 8:23am
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the Jacksonville Airport was one of seven airports that have received Airport of the Year awards reflecting the outstanding achievements of the state’s aviation community. Presented this week at the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena, the awards also celebrate the contribution of airports to […]
Western Iowa Woman Caught Absconding From Federal Parole in Sangamon County
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2024 at 8:21am
U.S. Marshals arrested a Western Iowa woman who had absconded from federal parole in Sangamon County Wednesday evening. 37-year old Amanda M. Belnap of Atlantic, Iowa was booked into the Sangamon County Jail at approximately 5PM yesterday. Belnap is currently serving 5 years of mandatory federal parole in relation to a February 2022 conviction for […]
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Alton Telegraph Owner Signs Agreement with OpenAI
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2024 at 8:17am
The publisher of one of Jacksonville’s newspapers may soon be getting some help from artificial intelligence. The Hearst Corporation announced Tuesday it has become the latest major publisher to sign a content partnership with AI giant OpenAI. Under the terms of the deal, New York-based Hearst will license its vast archives, containing more than 150 […]
New Salem Man Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2024 at 8:02am
A Pike County man who was arrested more than a year ago at his New Salem home after a search warrant is headed to prison. 38-year old Joshua W. Taylor of New Salem pleaded guilty in July to methamphetamine delivery less than 5 grams and possession of a controlled substance. Taylor and 29-year old Jordan […]
Information Saga Surrounding Police Pursuit, Kansas Man’s Death in Sangamon County
By Benjamin Cox on October 11, 2024 at 7:59am
Capitol News Illinois is suing Sangamon County and Sangamon County Central Dispatch system after a denial of a Freedom of Information Act request related to a multi-county chase that resulted in the death of a Kansas man last month. The news outlet made the request September 29th after learning about the chase, but both the […]
U.S. Marshals Searching For Armed & Dangerous Fugitive
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2024 at 4:02pm
The U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Illinois Department of Corrections Parole Office are searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous and on the run. 37-year old Tyson A. Hays is wanted on a parole violation warrant. He was last seen in Garrett, Illinois on Thursday, when he ran from a […]
Capitol News Illinois Sues Sangamon Co. Sheriff Over Denied FOIA Request Over Police Chase Death
By Benjamin Cox on October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm
Capitol News Illinois is suing Sangamon County and Sangamon County Central Dispatch system after a denial of a Freedom of Information Act request related to a multi-county chase that resulted in the death of a Kansas man last month. WTAX reports the news outlet made the request September 29th after learning about the chase, but […]
Mammogram Mondays in October at JMH
By Benjamin Cox on October 8, 2024 at 6:24am
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Jacksonville Memorial Hospital continues its tradition of providing free breast cancer screenings for women who qualify aged 40 and older each Monday during the month. The free screenings are part of Memorial’s annual Mammogram Mondays program, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. JMH’s program are funded locally courtesy of […]
Jacksonville Driver Cited, Family Seeking Donations After Car Crashes Through Home in Chapin
By Benjamin Cox on October 8, 2024 at 6:21am
The driver of an SUV that ended up inside of a Chapin home early Saturday morning has been cited for numerous traffic violations in relation to the incident. 63-year old William L. Adams of the 1000 block of Sheridan Street has been cited for disobeying a traffic control device, failing to reduce speed to avoid […]
Springfield Plastics’ Drain For the Cure Underway
By Benjamin Cox on October 8, 2024 at 6:18am
Springfield Plastics has kicked off its annual Drain for the Cure fundraiser. The fundraiser supports cancer research, prevention, and treatment at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and John Stoddard Cancer Center at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa. Started in 2014, Springfield Plastics’ Drain for the Cure […]