Culvert Work Begins Today on IL-97/IL-123 Near Lincoln’s New Salem
By Benjamin Cox on August 26, 2024 at 5:29am
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced late yesterday extensive road work coming to Illinois Route 97 and Illinois Route 123 between the entrance to Lincoln’s New Salem State Park to Illinois 123 starting on Monday. Three box culvert extensions will take place. To complete the box culvert extensions, only one lane of traffic will be […]
Mt. Sterling Contractor Given Stayed Sentence in Prison Contraband Case
By Benjamin Cox on August 26, 2024 at 5:28am
A Mt. Sterling man contracted for work at Western Illinois Correctional Facility has been sentenced to probation for allegedly smuggling drugs and a cellphone into the prison on Wednesday. Muddy River News reports that 49-year old Joshua D. Havens was sentenced to to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and three years of […]
Nominations Needed for Mogan County Makers and Building Restorers
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 25, 2024 at 7:00am
Anyone who makes and sells products, or has restored a building that could help attract visitors to Morgan County might be featured in a new campaign soon. The Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has launched a new program called Morgan County Marvels. Executive Director Brittany Henry says the new initiative is designed to shine […]
Jville AMVETS Hope for Community Support in Effort to Replace Roof
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 24, 2024 at 10:43am
A Jacksonville area veteran’s support and service organization is looking for help from the community to keep their heads dry. Jacksonville AMVETS Post 100 will be hosting a fundraiser next month to help raise funds for a new roof for their facility located at 210 East Court Street in downtown Jacksonville. Jimmy Duncan with the […]
Petitions For Village Office Candidates Now Available for April 2025 Election
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 24, 2024 at 9:22am
With a little more than 10 weeks until the November election, one area municipality is already looking ahead to the spring of 2025. April 2025 Election Petitions are now available at the Village Hall in South Jacksonville. , 301 Dewey Dr, South Jacksonville, IL 62650 The offices of the village president and three trustee positions […]
Boil Order Issued for Portion of Woodson
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 23, 2024 at 12:33pm
A boil order is in effect for a portion of Woodson. According to an announcement by the Murrayville Water Department, Victory Lane and Jeffrey Drive in Woodson are under a boil order until further notice. Officials say the notice only covers the area involving those two streets. Residents along those streets are asked to boil […]
Greene Co. Forming Long-Term Natural Disaster Plans at Hazard Mitigation Committee on Aug. 28
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2024 at 5:55am
A committee meant to explore mitigating severe storms and natural disasters and hazards is set to meet later this month in Greene County. The Greene County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will meet at the Greene County Health Department, located at 310 5th Street in Carrollton on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:30PM. This Committee, comprised of […]
Crime of the Week: Arson at the Gillespie Building on JDC Grounds
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2024 at 5:51am
The Morgan Scott Cass Crime Stoppers are seeking information to assist the Jacksonville Police, The Jacksonville Fire Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal in their investigation of the arson that occurred at the Gillespie Building on the grounds of the former Jacksonville Developmental Center. At approximately 6:45AM on Monday, unknown individuals are said to […]
Teen REACH Program Starts in Scott County on Sept. 4
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2024 at 5:50am
An after school program for Scott County students begins for the first time next month. The Teen REACH Program begins on Wednesday, September 4th. The program was developed by the Scott County Health Department after a community needs assessment identified a need for after school programs for kids. The Health Department says the goal of […]
Three Area Nursing Homes Hit With Fines by IDPH For Violations of the Nursing Home Care Act
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2024 at 5:45am
An area nursing home has been cited with the “most severe” violation of the Nursing Home Care Act in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s second quarter report on Nursing Home Violations. Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was given a AA citation, which is reserved for nursing homes that are found in violation of the […]