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Complete local news coverage for Morgan County, Illinois. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Jacksonville, Meredosia, Franklin, Waverly, and surrounding west-central Illinois communities.
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Sheriff's vehicle crash in Jacksonville sends one to hospital, driver cited
Government

Sheriff's vehicle crash in Jacksonville sends one to hospital, driver cited

A Jacksonville intersection crash sent a 33-year-old man to the hospital and led police to cite a Morgan County sheriff’s vehicle driver for failing to yield.

Marcus Williams2m read
Chatham Glenwood hands Jacksonville its first Central State 8 loss
Education

Chatham Glenwood hands Jacksonville its first Central State 8 loss

Chatham Glenwood broke Tuesday’s game open with eight runs in the fourth, handing Jacksonville a 9-2 loss and its first Central State 8 defeat.

Sarah Chen1m read
Kearns powers Beardstown past Greenfield-Northwestern with 16 strikeouts, four hits
Education

Kearns powers Beardstown past Greenfield-Northwestern with 16 strikeouts, four hits

Khloe Kearns struck out 16 and went 4-for-5, carrying Beardstown to a 14-9 win that pushed the Tigers to 7-1.

Marcus Williams1m read
Nexamp to brief Prairie Knolls neighbors before solar farm application
Business

Nexamp to brief Prairie Knolls neighbors before solar farm application

Nexamp gave Prairie Knolls neighbors a chance to press for answers on setbacks, drainage and traffic before filing its Jacksonville solar application.

Sarah Chen2m read
Illinois River Flood Watch Prompts Monitoring of Meredosia, Morgan County Communities
Government

Illinois River Flood Watch Prompts Monitoring of Meredosia, Morgan County Communities

Illinois River at Beardstown hit 14.1 feet April 6, with a forecast rise to 18 feet by April 11, putting Meredosia and Morgan County river towns on alert for minor flooding.

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South Jacksonville woman launches dog park cleanup after puppy death
Community

South Jacksonville woman launches dog park cleanup after puppy death

A 1-year-old Australian shepherd died after swallowing trash at Jacksonville PetSafe Bark Park, pushing a South Jacksonville owner to start a cleanup effort.

Sarah Chen2m read
Senator Tracy Backs Bill Protecting Group Homes From Local Zoning Restrictions
Government

Senator Tracy Backs Bill Protecting Group Homes From Local Zoning Restrictions

Sen. Jil Tracy backed a bill that would bar Jacksonville and other Morgan County towns from using zoning to block state-licensed group homes for adults with disabilities.

Marcus Williams4m read
Crimestoppers Seeks Tips After AC Units Stripped at Jacksonville Business
Business

Crimestoppers Seeks Tips After AC Units Stripped at Jacksonville Business

Three York brand AC units were stripped of compressors at a business on Old State Road east of Jacksonville; Crimestoppers is offering cash rewards for tips.

Sarah Chen2m read
Triopia Trojans Edge Greenfield 5-4 in Early-Season Baseball Win
Education

Triopia Trojans Edge Greenfield 5-4 in Early-Season Baseball Win

Triopia's Trojans rallied late to take a 5-4 win over Greenfield/Northwestern on April 6, snapping an 0-2 start with their first one-run victory of the 2026 season.

Lisa Park1m read
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Hosts Flag-Raising to Promote Organ Donation Registration
Healthcare

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Hosts Flag-Raising to Promote Organ Donation Registration

About 4,000 Illinoisans are waiting for an organ transplant right now. Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will offer on-the-spot donor registration at its April 30 Donate Life ceremony.

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Morgan County School Facility Tax Collections Rise to $436,666 in April
Education

Morgan County School Facility Tax Collections Rise to $436,666 in April

Morgan County's school facility tax hit $436,666 in April, a $60,400 monthly surge that breaks down to about $32 per household earmarked for roofs, HVAC, and safety work.

Sarah Chen2m read
Crimestoppers Seeks Public Help Locating Two Wanted in Morgan County
Community

Crimestoppers Seeks Public Help Locating Two Wanted in Morgan County

Crimestoppers is offering cash rewards for tips on Venson Williams and Amanda Wilkerson, wanted on charges ranging from retail theft to vehicle trespass.

Lisa Park2m read
Morgan County Health Director Says Prolonged 2025-26 Flu Season Finally Easing
Healthcare

Morgan County Health Director Says Prolonged 2025-26 Flu Season Finally Easing

Dale Bainter says Morgan County's flu season "would not quit" this year, peaking in March then plateauing for weeks before finally easing.

Lisa Park2m read
Morgan County Commissioners Approve Highway Contracts, Community Event Liquor Permits
Government

Morgan County Commissioners Approve Highway Contracts, Community Event Liquor Permits

Morgan County highway engineer Matthew Coultas can now sign state road contracts solo, a move timed to unlock spring construction dollars before the season closes.

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Morgan County Sheriff Negotiates DCFS Contract Worth Up to $163,000
Government

Morgan County Sheriff Negotiates DCFS Contract Worth Up to $163,000

A dedicated child-welfare deputy and a county vehicle are at stake as Sheriff Mike Carmody negotiates a DCFS contract worth up to $163,000.

Marcus Williams2m read
Illinois Bill Would Limit Fines, Arrests for Homeless People in Public Spaces
Government

Illinois Bill Would Limit Fines, Arrests for Homeless People in Public Spaces

Jacksonville's new $25 camping fine could conflict with a state bill barring local governments from penalizing homeless people for sleeping or eating outdoors.

Marcus Williams2m read
Beardstown Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Meth Possession in Morgan County
Government

Beardstown Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Meth Possession in Morgan County

Eric Seward, 63, received a seven-year prison sentence for meth possession in Morgan County Circuit Court after a more serious delivery charge was dropped.

Marcus Williams1m read
Jacksonville Mural to Honor Ben Henderson, Underground Railroad Conductor
Community

Jacksonville Mural to Honor Ben Henderson, Underground Railroad Conductor

Jacksonville's 13th downtown mural, backed by $30,000 in grants, will honor Ben Henderson, a man who bought his freedom in 1837 and became an Underground Railroad conductor.

Lisa Park2m read
Sangamon County Approves CyrusOne Data Center Near Morgan County Line
Government

Sangamon County Approves CyrusOne Data Center Near Morgan County Line

Sangamon County voted 17-10 to approve CyrusOne's 636-megawatt campus on Thayer Road, drawing cooling water from Waverly Lake just miles from Morgan County's border.

James Thompson3m read
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Hosts Mindful Miles Kickoff April 30, Free T-Shirts Offered
Healthcare

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Hosts Mindful Miles Kickoff April 30, Free T-Shirts Offered

Walk 50 miles in May, earn a free T-shirt: Jacksonville Memorial Hospital kicks off the regional Mindful Miles challenge April 30.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Jacksonville Native Drew Comstock Named Bob Freesen YMCA Executive Director
Community

Jacksonville Native Drew Comstock Named Bob Freesen YMCA Executive Director

Drew Comstock steps from Lincoln Grade School's second-grade classroom to lead the Bob Freesen YMCA starting June 1.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jacksonville Schools Face Staffing Challenges as Illinois Reports Positions Being Filled
Education

Jacksonville Schools Face Staffing Challenges as Illinois Reports Positions Being Filled

Statewide teacher vacancies fell 24%, but 87% of Illinois school leaders still report a shortage — and the biggest gains bypassed smaller downstate districts like Jacksonville.

Lisa Park2m read
IDOT Begins Route 106 Resurfacing West of Winchester, Work Continues Through August
Government

IDOT Begins Route 106 Resurfacing West of Winchester, Work Continues Through August

Route 106 west of Winchester is under active resurfacing, with a work zone stretching from the Hillview Blacktop to Commercial Street running through early August.

James Thompson2m read
Jacksonville School District Names Assistant, Plans Smooth Superintendent Transition
Education

Jacksonville School District Names Assistant, Plans Smooth Superintendent Transition

The School District 117 board approved a planned leadership transition today, naming Assistant Superintendent Matt Moore as the district's next superintendent when Steve Ptacek retires at the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year. The move locks in multi year succession planning, giving Moore time to work alongside Ptacek and helping preserve continuity for students, staff, and the community.

Sarah Chen2m read
Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville serves region's students and community
Education

Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville serves region's students and community

The Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville remains a longstanding state operated institution, serving children and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing through age 21. Its campus based programs, outreach services, and cultural offerings matter to Morgan County residents because they provide specialized education, health supports, and regional resources that promote equity and community wellbeing.

Lisa Park2m read
Morgan County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month With Awareness Events, Outreach
Community

Morgan County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month With Awareness Events, Outreach

Todd Shackelford's Advocacy Network for Children is leading Morgan County's Child Abuse Prevention Month with a public ceremony, CASA recruitment and family outreach.

Lisa Park1m read
South Jacksonville Board to Consider Truck Wash Site Plan, Grant Requests
Government

South Jacksonville Board to Consider Truck Wash Site Plan, Grant Requests

A truck wash proposed for South Jacksonville's southern edge heads to the village board for a site plan vote, along with two undisclosed grant requests.

James Thompson1m read
Jacksonville Prairie Eye Center files Chapter 11; local services in flux
Business

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 and potentially affecting local eye care access.

Sarah Chen2m read
Waverly Holiday Tournament Marks Seven Decades of Local Basketball
Education

Waverly Holiday Tournament Marks Seven Decades of Local Basketball

The Waverly Holiday Tournament is an annual small school boys basketball event hosted by Waverly High School since 1951, and it bills itself as the longest continuously running Class 1A holiday tournament in Illinois. The tournament remains a focal point for Morgan County community life, offering a history room at the gym, visitor information, schedules and seeding online, and local traditions that support schools and small businesses.

Marcus Williams2m read