Jacksonville police investigate truck chasing geese
Police say a man playing a game of truck, truck, goose at Lake Jacksonville was able to fly…
Investigation under way after Jacksonville fire damages two vehicles
Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged two cars and a building. Jacksonville firefighters responded about 5:46 p.m.…
Jacksonville-area police news for May 12, 2026
• A 26-year-old Jacksonville woman was arrested at 1:22 p.m. Sunday on a retail theft charge. She was…
Jacksonville burglary suspect arrested again in break-in
A man facing six felony charges in a series of burglaries that targeted downtown Jacksonville businesses has been…
Jacksonville’s overpasses frustrating maze for tractor-trailer driver
The city’s overpasses turned Jacksonville into a frustrating maze for the driver of a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized…
Rotary Club of Jacksonville hands out Scholar-Athlete Awards
A crop of high school student athletes from around west-central Illinois have been recognized for their achievements on…
Jacksonville hospital offering Safe Sitter courses in June, July
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will offer two sessions of its Safe Sitter course this summer for youths ages 11…
Jacksonville-area police news for May 5, 2026
• A 64-year-old Meredosia woman was booked into the Morgan County jail at 6:30 a.m. Monday on warrants…
Jacksonville High School FFA wraps up successful 2025-26 year
Members of Jacksonville High School’s FFA chapter have earned several regional, state and national FFA awards during the past…
Annual Jacksonville yard sale looking for participants
The deadline to have an address listed as participating in the upcoming citywide yard sale is May 8,…
ICU nurse honored as hospital’s Colleague of the Month
An intensive care unit nurse whose care and concern helped a family deal with difficult times is being…
Jacksonville-area police news for April 30, 2026
• A 50-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday in the 120 block of West Morton…