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Jacksonville deputy chief Rodney Cox to retire after 30 years service
Government

Jacksonville deputy chief Rodney Cox to retire after 30 years service

Rodney Cox's 30-year run at Jacksonville police ended as the council weighed a familiar internal promotion: Chief of Detectives Kyle Chumley for deputy chief.

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Jacksonville Main Street concert series opens with Almost Elton John
Community

Jacksonville Main Street concert series opens with Almost Elton John

Almost Elton John drew a crowd to Central Park Plaza, giving downtown Jacksonville a busy Friday night and a boost for nearby restaurants and shops.

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John Beeley’s 4-H roots shape resilience in Morgan County
Community

John Beeley’s 4-H roots shape resilience in Morgan County

A barn fire tested John Beeley, but Morgan County’s 4-H network, fairground mentors and family turned loss into the next step in local agriculture.

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Morgan County commissioners to consider Kinnett Road bridge engineering deal
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Morgan County commissioners to consider Kinnett Road bridge engineering deal

Kinnett Road bridge work moved to the county agenda Monday as commissioners eyed a Hutchison Engineering deal that could shape rural travel, school buses and farm access.

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Jacksonville alerts residents to Ameren tree-trimming work list
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Jacksonville alerts residents to Ameren tree-trimming work list

Jacksonville residents can check Ameren’s address list to see whether their property is slated for tree trimming, work meant to keep summer outages down.

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Jacksonville native Annie Hadden named livestock development director for Illinois group
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Jacksonville native Annie Hadden named livestock development director for Illinois group

Jacksonville native Annie Hadden will help Illinois livestock producers with expansion, permitting and new-facility work from a statewide post. Her new role could reach Morgan County farms quickly.

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Jacksonville sets school wins record as Routt, Brown County win regionals
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Jacksonville sets school wins record as Routt, Brown County win regionals

Jacksonville capped a record-setting run, while Routt and Brown County each claimed regional titles and pushed west-central Illinois baseball deeper into the postseason.

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Jacksonville fire ties to rise in vacant-building trespassing calls
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Jacksonville fire ties to rise in vacant-building trespassing calls

A South Main Street fire has spotlighted a surge in vacant-building trespassing calls, with two cases this week drawing firefighters to the scene.

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Jacksonville police evacuate North Westgate Avenue area after false alarm
Government

Jacksonville police evacuate North Westgate Avenue area after false alarm

A suspicious item near the North Westgate overpass shut down part of Jacksonville until police and railroad officials confirmed it was only a track component.

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Jacksonville electric aggregation rate rises to 13.19 cents per kilowatt-hour
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Jacksonville electric aggregation rate rises to 13.19 cents per kilowatt-hour

Jacksonville households on the city aggregation plan face a 13.19-cent rate, about $15 more a month on 800 kWh than Ameren’s summer supply benchmark.

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Jacksonville Rotary opens Fourth of July parade entries through June 26
Community

Jacksonville Rotary opens Fourth of July parade entries through June 26

Jacksonville Rotary is taking parade entries through June 26, with floats, school groups and churches able to claim a July 4 spot downtown.

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Behind the Badge profiles Morgan County telecommunicator Kaitlyn Welch
Community

Behind the Badge profiles Morgan County telecommunicator Kaitlyn Welch

Kaitlyn Welch is one of the voices behind Morgan County’s 911 response, where a caller’s first words can shape who gets there first and how fast help arrives.

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South Jacksonville begins hydrant flushing to protect water quality, fire readiness
Government

South Jacksonville begins hydrant flushing to protect water quality, fire readiness

Crews in South Jacksonville started flushing hydrants to clear sediment, with residents warned to expect cloudy water and brief pressure changes.

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Morgan County Republicans plan free patriotic event in Jacksonville
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Morgan County Republicans plan free patriotic event in Jacksonville

Morgan County Republicans will bring Aaron Del Mar, Jil Tracy and other party figures to Jacksonville for a free June 25 gathering at the fairgrounds.

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Jacksonville police seek tips after motorcycle stolen on East College
Community

Jacksonville police seek tips after motorcycle stolen on East College

A motorcycle was stolen overnight from the 900 block of East College, and Jacksonville police are asking for anonymous Crimestoppers tips.

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Jacksonville man marks 56 years with AMBUCS chapter
Community

Jacksonville man marks 56 years with AMBUCS chapter

Terry Lease’s 56 years with Jacksonville’s AMBUCS chapter stretch back to 1970, making his service a rare measure of civic continuity in Morgan County.

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Jacksonville welcome event aims to connect newcomers downtown
Community

Jacksonville welcome event aims to connect newcomers downtown

Jacksonville will pair its June 12 downtown concert with a welcome tent for newcomers, part of a third-year push to turn new arrivals into lasting neighbors.

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Fire damages Jacksonville home after popping sounds, departments respond
Community

Fire damages Jacksonville home after popping sounds, departments respond

Popping sounds led a Jacksonville homeowner to a rear bedroom fire that heavily damaged a North Diamond Street house before firefighters got there.

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camera footage leads to arrest in Jacksonville cat cruelty case
Community

camera footage leads to arrest in Jacksonville cat cruelty case

A Jacksonville woman said her camera recorded her cat’s final moments, and police say that video helped lead to a neighbor’s arrest on an animal cruelty charge.

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South Jacksonville weighs $200,000 purchase of ladder truck for fire department
Government

South Jacksonville weighs $200,000 purchase of ladder truck for fire department

A $200,000 used aerial truck could give South Jacksonville reach for roofs and upper floors, while trustees also weighed how to pay for fire protection.

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Centenary United Methodist Church starts free kids lunch program Monday
Community

Centenary United Methodist Church starts free kids lunch program Monday

Jacksonville families had a new free lunch option for kids as school let out, with Centenary United Methodist Church stepping in at 331 E State St.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jacksonville African American History Museum set to reopen after renovation
Community

Jacksonville African American History Museum set to reopen after renovation

The museum’s reopening brought the Asa Talcott House back to public view, with slavery-to-Civil Rights exhibits inside one of Jacksonville’s oldest Underground Railroad sites.

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Jacksonville historical society records move to public library for safekeeping
Community

Jacksonville historical society records move to public library for safekeeping

Jacksonville’s family history files have a new home at the public library, keeping 52 years of local records within reach for Morgan County researchers.

Lisa Park2m read
Jacksonville names local paramedic Phil McCarty as emergency coordinator
Government

Jacksonville names local paramedic Phil McCarty as emergency coordinator

Phil McCarty, a lifelong Jacksonville paramedic, will soon oversee Morgan County’s emergency coordination and 911 operations, a role tied to storms, fires and disaster response.

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Jacksonville to add Underground Railroad mural near courthouse
Community

Jacksonville to add Underground Railroad mural near courthouse

Jacksonville’s 13th downtown mural will go up on West Street across from the courthouse, tying the square to Underground Railroad history and more foot traffic.

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Kaidynce McGillicuddy, Meg Davis and Harper Haley crowned Jacksonville royalty
Community

Kaidynce McGillicuddy, Meg Davis and Harper Haley crowned Jacksonville royalty

Kaidynce McGillicuddy, Meg Davis and Harper Haley won more than crowns in Jacksonville. Their roles now stretch into parades, volunteer work and hometown visibility.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jacksonville Hy-Vee raises funds for veteran honor flight
Community

Jacksonville Hy-Vee raises funds for veteran honor flight

Jacksonville Hy-Vee shoppers can donate at checkout or buy $10 cards to help send about 75 Central Illinois veterans to Washington this November.

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Kiwanis BBQ Braggin’ Rights returns to Morgan County Fairgrounds
Community

Kiwanis BBQ Braggin’ Rights returns to Morgan County Fairgrounds

Kiwanis BBQ Braggin’ Rights will fill the Morgan County Fairgrounds Saturday, with admission helping fund children’s charities and a donation honoring Randy Shearburn.

Lisa Park1m read
Jacksonville police calls about homelessness nearly double from last year
Community

Jacksonville police calls about homelessness nearly double from last year

Jacksonville police calls tied to homelessness have nearly doubled, a sign more people are being pushed into crisis and into the 911 system.

Marcus Williams2m read