Mt. Sterling Park District Breaks Ground On New Splash Pad
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 8:22am
The Mt. Sterling community may soon have a new way to cool off in the summer time. WGEM reports that the Mt. Sterling Park District broke ground for a new splash pad lastTuesday. The city has raised roughly $1.5 million to provide aid towards the project. Chris Kassing, the Mount Sterling Park District President says […]
Three Area Counties Voting on Illinois Separation Referendum in November
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 8:02am
Three area counties are among 7 that will vote on whether or not Illinois should be split in two. Illinois Separation, the main organization pushing the ballot initiative announced that Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Clinton, Perry, and Iroquois will vote on the issue of downstate separation on the November General Election ballot. The initiative received […]
One Injured In IL-104 Crash on Thursday
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 7:59am
One person was injured in a crash Thursday morning on Illinois Route 104 at Woods Lane just on the outskirts of Jacksonville. Jacksonville Police, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Jacksonville Fire, and LifeStar EMS responded to the rural intersection at approximately 10:40AM for a two-vehicle collision with injuries, one of the vehicles was reported to […]
IL Residents Now Eligible For Varsity Brands Antitrust Settlement
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 7:54am
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that the state has joined an $82.5 million proposed antitrust settlement with Varsity Brands. As a result, Illinois consumers who paid to participate in Varsity Brands’ cheer competitions or camps, or purchased Varsity apparel from December 10, 2016 through March 31, 2024 will be eligible to receive recovery […]
67th Annual Steak Fry Day Coming Up Sept. 12
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 7:48am
The 67th annual Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce Steak Fry is right around the corner. The Steak Fry is scheduled for next Thursday, September 12th at the Jacksonville Airport. Doors open at 5 with serving beginning at 5:30. Drive-thru service will be available from 5:30 to 6:30. Tickets are $30 each and include a 10 […]
Winchester Post Office Closed Till Further Notice, Several Left Without Power Following Friday Storm
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 31, 2024 at 9:55am
Scott County residents are picking up the pieces this morning after storms caused severe damage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 3:00 pm for Central Scott and Morgan Counties. Minutes later a severe storm tore through the Winchester area knocking down trees and leaving several residents without power. […]
South Jacksonville Asking Some Residents to Clear Curbsides for Oil and Chip Work
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 30, 2024 at 1:05pm
Some residents in the area will need to watch when and where they park their cars next week. The Village of South Jacksonville announced today that the Public Works Department will begin oil and chip work on a number of village streets. Weather permitting, oil and chip work will be completed on Tuesday, September 3rd, […]
Two California Men Arrested in Morgan Co. on Drug Trafficking Charges
By Benjamin Cox on August 30, 2024 at 5:19am
Two California men were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug trafficking charges by the Illinois State Police. According to the Illinois State Police, troopers performed a traffic stop near the Ashland/Alexander exit on Interstate 72 around 10AM on Wednesday on a vehicle driven by 20-year old Jose M. Meza of Fresno, California. Troopers then performed a […]
2024 Dreams Tickets Sell Out
By Benjamin Cox on August 29, 2024 at 8:44am
The RCHS/OSS Dreams tickets have sold out. The sell out was announced just before 6PM on Wednesday. The only way to get a ticket now is to be one of the 8 names drawn from the WEAI 107.1 The Eagle Dreams Ticket giveaway drawing that will be held live on the air on Friday afternoon. […]
JSD117 Experiencing Space Crunch For Special Education, New Construction Project(s) Being Explored
By Benjamin Cox on August 29, 2024 at 8:38am
Jacksonville School District 117 is currently in crisis of having enough special education space. Superintendent Steve Ptacek told the Board of Education last night that Director of Student Services and Special Education Barbie Davidsmeyer had identified the need for 7 additional Special Education classrooms by next school year. The district also has the need to […]