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Recent sink hole draws attention to Illinois' mining history
A mine collapse may have played a factor in a sink hole in a park in Alton this summer. It created a massive hole in a soccer field and grabbed the headlines. The U.S. Geological Survey says there have been more than 7,400 coal mines in Illinois since the early 1800s. Nearly all mines are no longer in operation, but they can still cause the ground above them to sink.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois' alcohol laws
Gov. JB Pritzker unofficially named Jeppson’s Malört as the drink of the Democratic National Convention. There are, however, plenty of official standards when it comes to alcohol use in Illinois. Here's what to know about Illinois' alcohol laws as of 2024. Are there any times or dates when alcohol cannot be sold? ...
JPD Seeking Individual Related to Downtown Bar Beating on Saturday
Jacksonville Police are in search of a person of interest after an alleged beating in front of a downtown bar on Saturday night. Officers were called to the Emporium in the 200 block of East State Street just before 8:30 on Saturday night. Officers arrived on scene and the complainant was found by officers to have been beaten, suffering multiple injuries, according to police reports. The extent of the injuries or the condition of the victim is currently unavailable and was not reported on in the initial police report.
Jacksonville Doctor Receives Rare Menopause Care Designation
SIU Medicine has announced that a local doctor has received a special designation for women’s health. Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik has successfully earned The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation. This designation reflects a commitment to providing exceptional care to women during the menopause transition and beyond. Only four providers within a 50-mile radius of Springfield hold this distinction, according to the announcement.
New Washington Elementary Playground Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting
Area individuals who developed a grassroots organization to raise funds to update Washington Elementary playground equipment at the 90-year-old school celebrated their successful efforts at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at the school. Former Washington Elementary School Dean of Students Tony Williams began recruiting people to help him raise money...
JSD117 Dismissing an Hour Early Tuesday Due to the Heat
Jacksonville School District 117 will be dismissing early tomorrow due to the extended heatwave. Today’s heat is expected to top out near 96, with heat indices around 104. Superintendent Steve Ptacek says that tomorrow is going to be even hotter so schools will let out one hour early: “We are moving to our one-hour early dismissal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th. Tomorrow’s heat index is predicted to be 107 or higher at 3pm. By leaving an hour early, most of our bus routes will be finished by the time the extreme heat hits our area. It is still going to be very warm on our buses, so we will have water available for our longer bus routes on both days. You can find the exact schedule for your school on each school’s individual website by looking under “School Information” and “Daily Schedule”. Most schools have labeled it the “One Hour Dismissal” schedule. JHS calls it the “Early Dismissal” schedule.”
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week: Joshua Searles
Joshua D. Searles, 43, last known address in the 2300 block of Literberry-Prentice in rural Jacksonville, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Searles is 6 foot tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Call the...
Illinois Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
South Jax Trustees Approve Potholing Contract, Hear Good News on Water Plant Progress
The Village of South Jacksonville Board of Trustees took action on two items last night in an abbreviated meeting. One of the items was approving a $5,000 tourism grant to the Jacksonville Rotary for its annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Village President Dick Samples says that its been a standard grant ask from the Rotary for the last several years. The grant passed unanimously.
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
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