Jersey County woman severely injured in single-vehicle crash south of Carrollton early Monday
By Benjamin Cox on October 28, 2025 at 12:09pm
A Fieldon woman was severely injured in an early Monday morning crash just south of Carrollton. The Greene County EMS, Carrollton Fire Department, White Hall Fire Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash shortly before 1 a.m. Monday. The crash notification was sent to 9-1-1 via an Apple crash notification from […]
Murrayville man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge in Greene County
By Benjamin Cox on October 28, 2025 at 11:15am
A Murrayville man pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge in Greene County Circuit Court yesterday. Michael J. VanGiesen, 25, of Murrayville pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor animal cruelty. Two counts of Class 4 felony aggravated cruelty to animals was dismissed per the plea agreement. VanGiesen was booked into the Greene County Jail by […]
Calhoun County Wants to Buy Golden Eagle Ferry
By Harold Smith on October 28, 2025 at 9:39am
Calhoun County wants to enter into an agreement to purchase the Golden Eagle Ferry. The Journal Courier reports the county wants to take advantage of federal grant money earmarked for ferry boats. According to Calhoun County Engineer Kyle Godar, the agreement would give ownership of the ferries to the county while the current owners, Calhoun […]
Menard County State’s Attorney cited for DUI following single-vehicle crash near Tallula
By Benjamin Cox on October 28, 2025 at 7:19am
The Illinois State Police cited an Ashland woman for DUI on Friday night following a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 123 near Tallula. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, the Menard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a single vehicle crash on […]
Not Quite the Follies for JMH 150th
By Gary Scott on October 28, 2025 at 6:50am
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will celebrate 150 years of hospital service to Jacksonville early next month with the recreation of a hospital favorite. It’s the Follies. Not quite the full blown production written by Ken Bradbury years ago for Passavant Area Hospital, but it will involve many of the people who were on stage before. Ken’s […]
Jamison Reflects Back on JREDC
By Gary Scott on October 28, 2025 at 6:47am
The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation are casting about for a new executive. Kristin Jamison will end her service as director November 3rd, after nearly 7 years at the post. Jamison says she is most proud of the increased visibility of Jacksonville. She worked hard to increase JREDC’s social visibility and is most proud of […]
Cathers Sentenced to 2 years in Prison
By Gary Scott on October 28, 2025 at 6:41am
A Greene County man was sentenced to prison in Greene County court yesterday. 31-year-old Brandon Cathers of Carrollton was sentenced to 2 years in prison for aggravated battery against an on duty EMS worker performing an official duty. The alleged incident occurred in January of last year. Cathers pleaded guilty in February and was sentenced […]
First Three Sin Tax Grants
By Gary Scott on October 28, 2025 at 6:39am
The Jacksonville city council will be asked at the next meeting to approve three grants from the city’s tax money on video gambling and marijuana sales for three entities in Jacksonville. The finance committee met last night in a meeting attended by all aldermen but one and Mayor Andy Ezard to talk about it. This […]
Council Rejects New Liquor License
By Gary Scott on October 28, 2025 at 6:35am
The Jacksonville city council essentially said no last night to the addition of a liquor license for a business on North Clay. The request was for a convenience store on North Clay at the railroad tracks. The request was for a double B license, which would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages beyond beer and […]
Federal, state, judiciary Democrat & Republican candidates filing for 2026 start today
By Benjamin Cox on October 27, 2025 at 8:05am
Major party candidates for federal, state and judiciary positions begin their petition filing period today at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield. Today is the first day of the filing period for Democrats and Republicans seeking state and federal offices in Illinois. Candidates often arrive early at the MacArthur Boulevard location in hopes […]
