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Morgan County, Illinois
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Population
Approximately 33,000 residents
County Seat
Jacksonville, Illinois
Coverage Area
572 square miles in west-central Illinois

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Morgan County Fairgrounds remain vital hub for agriculture and community

Morgan County Fairgrounds remain vital hub for agriculture and community

The Morgan County Fairgrounds at 110 N. Westgate Ave. host the annual fair and year-round events that support local agri...

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Government

Jacksonville grant for public pickleball courts rejected by state

Jacksonville grant for public pickleball courts rejected by state

Jacksonville's application for state open-space funding to build public pickleball courts was not selected; residents de...

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Government

Jacksonville council tackles grants, housing, and lead line bids

Jacksonville council tackles grants, housing, and lead line bids

Jacksonville City Council meets Jan. 12 to consider emergency communications, housing, a RISE grant with a 20% match, as...

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Business

Jacksonville Prairie Eye Center files Chapter 11; local services in flux

Jacksonville Prairie Eye Center files Chapter 11; local services in flux

Prairie Eye Center filed Chapter 11 on Dec. 29, putting its Jacksonville clinic and staff under reorganization scrutiny ...

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Business

Local clean beauty shop LAB opening in downtown Jacksonville

Local clean beauty shop LAB opening in downtown Jacksonville

Jacksonville native Cheryl Kelly will open LAB, a clean-beauty and lifestyle shop downtown, offering skincare, plant-bas...

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Community

Magnitude 3.8 Quake Near Nokomis Rattles Jacksonville Area, No Damage

Magnitude 3.8 Quake Near Nokomis Rattles Jacksonville Area, No Damage

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Nokomis rattled the Jacksonville area early Tuesday; dozens felt shaking but no damage h...

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Government

Downtown Jacksonville apartment building heavily damaged by fire

Downtown Jacksonville apartment building heavily damaged by fire

A vacant 21-unit building on West State Street caught fire early Thursday; no injuries reported and demolition is expect...

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Education

Meredosia Leaders Weigh Reinstating School Resource Officer, Sharing Costs

Meredosia Leaders Weigh Reinstating School Resource Officer, Sharing Costs

Meredosia leaders are weighing a plan to reinstate a school resource officer to boost safety, with the village and schoo...

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Government

Jacksonville Police Annual Report: More Calls, Fewer Accidents, Major Seizures

Jacksonville Police Annual Report: More Calls, Fewer Accidents, Major Seizures

Jacksonville police handled more calls while major accidents declined and drug raids netted over $926,000 in seized curr...

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Government

Morgan County patrol issues 107 citations in December traffic detail

Morgan County patrol issues 107 citations in December traffic detail

A targeted December enforcement on West Morton, Westgate and Mound roads issued 107 citations, mostly for speeding. The ...

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Government

Jacksonville approves 100-acre plan to secure $2 million grant

Jacksonville approves 100-acre plan to secure $2 million grant

City council approved steps to buy land and ready 100 acres for middle-income housing, a move aimed at attracting and re...

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Community

Morgan County Audubon Hosts Free Bird-Banding Event in Murrayville Feb. 7

Morgan County Audubon Hosts Free Bird-Banding Event in Murrayville Feb. 7

Morgan County Audubon will host a free bird-banding event Feb. 7 in Murrayville so residents can see birds up close and ...

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Government

Adams County Inmate Ervin Shaw Dies During Transport in Morgan County

Adams County Inmate Ervin Shaw Dies During Transport in Morgan County

An Adams County inmate became unresponsive and died during transport on Interstate 72 through Morgan County, raising que...

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Government

Jacksonville waives $235,000 in ambulance fines to stabilize service

Jacksonville waives $235,000 in ambulance fines to stabilize service

Jacksonville waived about $235,000 in fines to preserve ambulance coverage as LifeStar and ECHO stabilize operations. Di...

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Education

Illinois College Students Help Reveal Umami-Like, Nutrient-Rich Orchid Nectar

Illinois College Students Help Reveal Umami-Like, Nutrient-Rich Orchid Nectar

Illinois College students helped identify nutrient-rich orchid nectar with an umami-like compound, strengthening local t...

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Community

Two Suspicious Garage Fires on Hardin Avenue in Jacksonville Prompt Arson Investigation

Two Suspicious Garage Fires on Hardin Avenue in Jacksonville Prompt Arson Investigation

Two garages on Hardin Avenue caught fire over consecutive nights, prompting an arson investigation and raising concerns ...

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Community

Jacksonville library to host free brain games session for older adults

Jacksonville library to host free brain games session for older adults

Jacksonville Public Library will host a free Wits Workout for adults 50 and older on Jan. 20 to boost social connections...

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Healthcare

Morgan County suicides rise 50 percent; public health concerns grow

Morgan County suicides rise 50 percent; public health concerns grow

Suicides in Morgan County rose by 50 percent in 2025, increasing pressure on local health services and neighbor-to-neigh...

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Community

Meredosia refuge protects river habitat and expands outdoor access

Meredosia refuge protects river habitat and expands outdoor access

Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge preserves critical Illinois River habitat and offers Morgan County residents birdwatc...

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Education

Routt's Mossman hits 2,000 points as team advances to WIT final

Routt's Mossman hits 2,000 points as team advances to WIT final

Bryson Mossman reached 2,000 career points while leading Routt to a 62-50 semifinal win over Brown County at the Winches...

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Government

Meredosia acts on shoplifting with camera upgrades and funds

Meredosia acts on shoplifting with camera upgrades and funds

Meredosia police and the village board moved to curb shoplifting at Dollar General. The board approved camera upgrades a...

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Community

G4 Storm Watch Could Bring Northern Lights to St. Louis Jan. 19-20

G4 Storm Watch Could Bring Northern Lights to St. Louis Jan. 19-20

A NOAA G4 geomagnetic storm watch raised the possibility of northern lights over St. Louis Jan. 19-20; timing, cloud cov...

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Government

Jacksonville man sentenced to three years after daughter's injury

Jacksonville man sentenced to three years after daughter's injury

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to three years after kicking his minor daughter and causing a broken femur. The outcome...

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Government

Four Democrats to debate 15th District forum in Jacksonville

Four Democrats to debate 15th District forum in Jacksonville

Four Democratic hopefuls will appear Feb. 10 in Jacksonville to outline platforms and meet voters; the March primary win...

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Government

Jacksonville zoning board approves larger church sign at 951 Lincoln Ave

Jacksonville zoning board approves larger church sign at 951 Lincoln Ave

Jacksonville zoning board unanimously okays a variance allowing Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church a 46.5 sq ft fascia sign; ...

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Education

North Greene schedules staff-only active-threat training with local police

North Greene schedules staff-only active-threat training with local police

North Greene announced a staff-only active-threat drill Jan. 16; students will not attend. Law enforcement will consult ...

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Community

Bella Evans to represent Morgan County at Illinois pageant

Bella Evans to represent Morgan County at Illinois pageant

Miss Morgan County 2025 Bella Evans will compete in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen pageant next weekend. Residents ...

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Business

Morgan County weekly property report shows varied residential sales

Morgan County weekly property report shows varied residential sales

A Jan. 17 county listing records property sales from Jan. 6-12 across Waverly, Jacksonville and Alexander. Residents can...

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Community

Local forum outlines services, policy shifts to address homelessness

Local forum outlines services, policy shifts to address homelessness

Community forum united providers and city leaders to map services and policy steps for people experiencing homelessness....

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