Homelessness Takes Center Stage for the Council
By Gary Scott on November 12, 2025 at 12:44pm
The Jacksonville city council last night wrestled with the elephant that is in the big room of the city..homlessness. A packed commission room greeted 9 of the 10 aldermen as the council heard from several people. The list included Jada Lutzke, who is trying to organize a low barrier shelter in the city to be […]
Morgan County Primary Filings
By Gary Scott on November 4, 2025 at 10:00am
There are no changes in the candidate filings for next springs primary from last week at the Morgan County clerk’s office. Jamie Jackson, who filed as a Republican, remains the lone candidate for sheriff. Mike Carmody has already announced he would not return. There are three candidates for the seat now held by Dr. Michael […]
Pike County Bridge Work
By Gary Scott on October 31, 2025 at 11:29am
A few I-72 bridges in Pike County will get some attention next week. The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin repair work on several bridges in Pike County. The bridges are between the New Salem-Pittsfield interchange at mile marker 31, and the Hull-Payson interchange at mile marker 10. Work begins Monday with the pre-stage widening […]
