Realtors see positive trends in local housing numbers for 2014
By Jim McCabe on January 26 at 12:32pm
A new report from the Illinois Association of Realtors shows home prices in the state continuing to recover in 2014. Median prices showed year-over-year gains every month in 2014 from Read More
Water facility update happening tonight
By Jim McCabe on January 26 at 8:48am
Jacksonville aldermen are going to get another update on the city’s water treatment plant tonight. A Utility Committee meeting has been scheduled for 5:15. Representatives from Benton and Associates, the Read More
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