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Reader photo: Proudly she waves
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Editorial: States turning to courts for drug epidemic justice
In Ohio, Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against five leading opioid painkiller manufacturers. He accuses them of misleadingly minimizing the real addiction risks associated with the...
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Commentary: Swimming in a political gene pool
Greetings from the Ridge. I’ve often read about genetic mutations, those weird accidents that cause the genes of a species to suddenly take off in the wrong direction and we end up with a two-headed...
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Child found in garage might have died in 2013
Police in Illinois believe the remains of a child found in the garage of a vacant home had been there four years and are investigating the death as a homicide. Officers found the remains Tuesday...
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The aim? Summer fun: Camp helps kids plug into life outdoors
Organizers say that part of summer camp’s mission is to get children away from their cellphones and Xboxes and enjoy the great outdoors. This week, about 50 children began doing just that at Western...
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Meetings, but little progress in budget mess
State lawmakers may not be back in Springfield until later this month, but meetings are happening behind closed doors in an attempt to reach a budget compromise, Gov. Bruce Rauner said. “My chief of...
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Upcoming Services for June 8
TODAY (THURSDAY) • Brown, Brody Earl. Noon today at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 10 a.m.-noon today, prior to the service. • Nelson, Charles Wayne...
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Illinois Lottery
By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Thursday: Lotto 03-26-29-44-45-52, Extra Shot: 7 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 16-24-27-32-42 Pick Three-Midday 8-3-2, Fireball: 5 Pick...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Charilen B. Gregory, 30, of 280 S. Westgate Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:22 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of domestic battery. • Benny R....
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Summer will see start of Morgan, Scott bridge projects
Several road projects are currently underway in Morgan and Scott Counties, including a bridge project set to go out for state bids next week. Matt Coultas, the administrator at the Morgan and Scott...
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Judge: Ex-Rep. Schock not entitled to evidence from staffer
URBANA — A federal judge says Aaron Schock isn’t entitled to detailed evidence prosecutors gathered from a confidential informant on the then-congressman’s staff as he prepares for trial. Urbana-based...
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Car show, cruise nite set for Saturday
A group of Jacksonville car enthusiasts has taken over the judging of an annual car show. The 21st annual Jacksonville Downtown Car Show and third annual Spring Cruise Nite will take place Saturday....
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The TriMotor has landed
The roar of the old plane’s three engines made it nearly impossible to hear anything else inside the historic aircraft. “It’s a lot louder than I imagined it would be,” said Zion Elmore of...
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Commentary: Follow the money, find the power
Philip Tattaglia leaned forward and reminded the assembled Mafia chiefs around the table that Don Corleone “has all the politicians and judges in his pocket … ” Whenever I read or hear news stories...
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Reader photo: End of the hay
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View ArticleTeen arrested in relation to Springfield gun violence
A 17-year-old boy arrested Wednesday in Jacksonville on a Sangamon County warrant is still being held in the Morgan County Jail Thursday after Springfield police issued the warrant for his arrest after...
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Upcoming Services for June 9
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Engelbrecht, Danny Lee. 2 p.m. today at Worthington Funeral Home. Visitation noon until the time of services today at the funeral home. • Flowers, Pate William “Bill” Jr. A memorial...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ACCIDENTS • Michael J. Roberts, 35, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of improper lane use after police said his vehicle struck a parked vehicle about 1:10 a.m....
View ArticleSportsman Club hosting open house
The Jacksonville Sportsman Club is hosting an open house Sunday for those who want to learn about gun safety and shoot sporting clays and traps. The event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportsman Club...
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New diner coming to river city
BEARDSTOWN — A once-popular Beardstown restaurant that has been closed for two years is scheduled to reopen in the coming weeks. Susan and Brad Campbell of rural Bluff Springs recently purchased...
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