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New book tells storyof war hero, native
The story of a Jacksonville native who distinguished himself as a Union Army officer during the Civil War is told in a new biography. “Lincoln’s Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Marquise E. Jackson, 25, of 711 N. Diamond St. was arrested about 12:20 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. •...
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Just warming up
Ty Broyles of Jacksonville took advantage of Wednesday’s unseasonably warm weather to practice a skateboarding trick at the skate park in Community Park. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; }...
View ArticleRed Cross needs blood donors
After several winter storms, the American Red Cross is urging eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage. Since Dec. 1, about 300 blood drives across 27...
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School board exploring purchase of modular buildings
The District 117 school board is discussing purchasing the modular buildings it is currently leasing to house the eighth graders at Turner Junior High School. The board originally leased the buildings...
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Photo: Feathered friends
Geese on the water off Massey Lane in Jacksonville. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile { border-bottom: 1px dotted #aaa;...
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Million-dollar winner sold in Jacksonville
Someone has a million-dollar winning ticket bought in Jacksonville for Wednesday’s Powerball. The Quick Pick ticket was bought at Bowl Inn, 224 N. East St., and matched the first five numbers – 09 – 40...
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Group wins $1 million from Illinois Lottery
A group of 23 rolled a strike at the Jacksonville Bowl Inn when it got word Wednesday that it had won $1 million from a lottery ticket the group had purchased from the business. According to David...
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SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Thursday: Lotto 02-14-15-42-51-52, Extra Shot: 24 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 01-17-23-24-31 Pick Three-Midday 9-1-9, Fireball: 7 Pick Three-Evening...
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Chamber honors city businesses
A truck dealership, nursing home, homeless shelter and a longtime insurance businessman were honored Thursday night at the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Hamilton’s. Chamber...
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Photo: Spiked hair, don’t care
A mink forages for food in the creek crossing south of Waverly. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile { border-bottom: 1px dotted #aaa;...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Larissa A. Johnson, 28, of 208 Ebony St., Murrayville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of obstructing justice....
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DeVos appointment gets mix reaction
Several educators are hesitant after President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Betsy DeVos as the education secretary on Tuesday. While DeVos has experience in private schools, she has...
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Upcoming Services (Jan. 20)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Woolsey, Betty L. 10:30 a.m. today at Kane Baptist Church in Kane. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge. — SATURDAY • Buss, Joni Lee (Lockaby). 3 p.m. Saturday at the...
View ArticleDinner to benefit Cass food pantry
VIRGINIA — The Cass County Food Pantry will have its annual fried chicken dinner fundraiser Jan. 29 at the Depot Restaurant. The meal, which runs from to 4 to 7:30 p.m., costs $15 for adults and $7 for...
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Illinois Lottery
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 05-08-13-20-23 Pick Three-Midday 2-1-8, Fireball: 3 Pick Three-Evening 3-6-1, Fireball: 2 Pick Four-Midday 4-9-3-0,...
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Exit message one of hope, gratitude
Former President Barack Obama exited the presidency on Friday with a message of gratitude to Americans and a plea to his supporters not to be bowed by the inauguration of President Donald Trump. “You...
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With hopes and worries, America watches
In living rooms, cafes and offices, people across America watched Donald Trump become the nation’s 45th president on Friday, with many eagerly anticipating the historic transition and others deeply...
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Hospital encourages precautions to prevent spread of flu
Memorial Health System is recommending visitors to its four hospitals, including Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, take precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory infections in the wake of...
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Seoul virus reported at two ratteries
The Illinois Department of Public Health says six cases of Seoul virus have been reported in people who had direct exposure to rats in two different ratteries in the state. Ratteries are facilities...
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