Local officers save a life using medicine to combat opioid overdoses
By Blake Schnitker on August 18 at 7:15am
Officers with the Jacksonville Police Department were able to save the life of a local man early yesterday morning. Local authorities received a call at approximately 5 a.m. yesterday from Read More
Toxicology reports on Carrollton man killed in police-shooting show no active drugs
By Blake Schnitker on August 18 at 6:22am
Toxicology reports of a Carrollton man who died after exchanging gunfire with police two months ago revealed no active drugs in his system. According to Jersey County Coroner Larry Alexander, Read More
Chairpersons chosen for Prairieland United Way’s 2017 campaign
By Blake Schnitker on August 18 at 5:30am
Prairieland United Way is announcing its newest chairpersons for their 2017 campaign. Mary Ferguson and Bev Coats, both of Jacksonville, recently received word that they’ve been chosen by the organization Read More
Local Woman Wins Cards Trivia
By Gary Scott on August 17 at 11:17am
We have conducted a drawing to finish the 25th season of our Cardinals Trivia, presented by Passavant Area Hospital with the help of Executive Transportation, and WEAI radio. This year’s Read More
Rauner signs Davidsmeyer-sponsored bill making corn the official grain of Illinois
By Blake Schnitker on August 17 at 10:33am
The Illinois State Fair isn’t just about the concerts, amusement rides and cotton candy. A number of Illinois lawmakers have made their way to the state fairgrounds this week, along Read More