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 […]
Sangamon Co. Man sentenced in Greene Co. for Methamphetamine arrest
By Benjamin Cox on July 9, 2025 at 11:58am
A former Sangamon County man now incarcerated in Joliet was sentenced to additional prison time in Greene County Circuit Court for a methamphetamine arrest last year. Justin L. Livingston, 41, pleaded guilty to Class 1 felony possession of methamphetamine 15-100 grams in front of Greene County Circuity Judge Zachary Schmidt on Monday. Livingston was arrested […]
Former Winchester EMS employee charged by ISP for theft and wire fraud
By Benjamin Cox on July 9, 2025 at 11:04am
The Scott County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced charges in an investigation surrounding theft of funds from the Winchester EMS. According to a press release, on Monday, the Illinois State Police Special Investigation Unit presented a completed investigation to the Scott County State’s Attorney’s Office concerning unauthorized purchases and transfers of funds at the Winchester […]
New Royalty Crowned at the Fair
By Gary Scott on July 9, 2025 at 6:32am
New royalty took over at the Morgan County Fair last night. Crews and crowds braved the rain to watch the opening grandstand event. The 2025 Morgan County fair queen is Bella Evans. Chloe Buhlig is the junior Miss, and the Little Miss is Tess Cully. The grandstand event tonight is the Salute the Troops World […]
Roodhouse Fire Protection District opens applications for new cadet program
By Benjamin Cox on July 8, 2025 at 6:47pm
The Roodhouse Fire Protection District announced a new program to attract new firefighters. The Roodhouse Fire District has recently created a CADET program for students aged 16-18 that has an interest working in the fire service. Cadets will work directly under an officers supervision at medical/fire scenes, with limitations. Trainings are provided. Roodhouse joins the […]
The Armor has Arrived at the Morgan County Fair
By Seth Gabriel on July 8, 2025 at 4:07pm
The World War II tanks have officially formed up at the Morgan County fairgrounds. The fully functional tanks are a part of Rabbi Rob Thomas’s collection. Along the tank line, fairgoers get an up close look at the historical military equipment, accompanied by men dressed in World War II era Army uniforms. On top of […]
Co-Defendant in White Hall Drug Induced Homicide case dies
By Benjamin Cox on July 8, 2025 at 2:38pm
A woman accused of acquiring drugs that killed a woman in her White Hall home in December 2024 has died, according to online court records. Shanda D. Griffin, 55, of Eldred is said to have died and her case abated according to online court records filed yesterday. Griffin was charged March 4, 2025 with Class […]
Mt. Sterling woman sentenced to prison on drug charges
By Benjamin Cox on July 8, 2025 at 2:10pm
A Brown County woman is heading to prison on drug charges. Christina L. Passmore, 40, of Mt. Sterling pleaded guilty on Monday to Class 3 felony possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams before Judge Jerry Hooker. Passmore was arrested on the charges on April 5, 2024. Passmore received subsequent citations for city ordinance violations […]