Jacksonville man behind effort to help tornado victims
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A Jacksonville man has organized a relief effort to help the victims of Monday’s devastating tornado in suburban Oklahoma City.
Jax Kiwanis Club in Top 9 in contest for new playground
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Jacksonville is in the Top 9 so far in the quest for a new playground for Community Park.
Nearly half of corn gets planted
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A nearly completely-dry week of spring gave West Central Illinois farmers the window of opportunity to finally plant corn.
UPDATE: Storms cause power outages, minor damage
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It appears electricity has been restored to all Ameren customers in West Central Illinois.
Morgan County hopeful for federal aid for flood costs
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Officials in Meredosia are hopeful for federal aid for reimbursement of costs from flooding along the Illinois River.
Public FutureGen meeting tomorrow
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A public informational meeting will be held tomorrow for the Department of Energy’s environmental impact statement on FutureGen.
June 5th is final day to plant corn for full insurance coverage
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The final day for farmers to get corn planted in West Central Illinois is June 5th to be eligible for full crop insurance coverage.
Illinoisan of the Day nominations sought
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Now is your chance to honor area residents with statewide recognition.
Severe weather possible today
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It appears West Central Illinois is under the gun for severe weather today.
JHS senior finalist for Illinois Homecoming Queen contest
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A Jacksonville High School senior is a finalist for Illinois’ 33rd annual Homecoming Queen Selection.
Wind farm project still on near Morgan County
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The expected start time of a wind project in western Sangamon County hasn’t changed, but it will involve fewer turbines.



