2014 edition of annual Morgan County crime report out
By Jim McCabe on January 25 at 8:30am
Sheriff Randy Duvendack released the stats last week, which reflect activity outside Jacksonville. They show a few noteworthy spikes and decreases. There were 23 burglaries last year, a decrease of Read More
First Protection Committee meeting with new Fire Chief Sills
By Jim McCabe on January 24 at 12:31pm
The first Public Protection Committee for Jacksonville’s new fire chief yielded discussion on ratings, training centers and combined dispatching. Doug Sills, who was appointed to replace outgoing Jacksonville Fire Chief Read More
Shoemaker Benefit to be held Sunday at Bogarts
By Jim McCabe on January 24 at 12:30pm
There’s a big benefit coming up for a Meredosia girl tomorrow in Jacksonville. Seven-year-old Sarah Shoemaker has battled retinoblastoma, a form of cancer, since she was nine months old. She Read More
IC Basketball Coaches to take stand against Cancer
By Richard Holton on January 24 at 12:28pm
Illinois College coaches are taking a stand against cancer. Both head coaches of the basketball teams, Mike Worrell of the men’s and Lora Westling of the women’s, will be decked Read More
Jubilee Habitat for Humanity completes 21st project
By Ryne Turke on January 24 at 7:17am
The Jubilee Habitat for Humanity organization is looking for a family to move into a recently rehabilitated home in Jacksonville. For over 20 years, the local organization has been providing Read More