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Illinois State Police arrest Jacksonville Man for Beardstown murder
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested 45-year-old Benchy Couloute of Jacksonville, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). On Monday, March 24, 2025, ISP special agents were requested by the Beardstown Police Department to assist with a homicide investigation that occurred in the 1200 block of State Street in…
Read MoreDOGE is Cutting NEH Cultural Funding to Illinois and Across Country
Sarah Sommers, [email protected] Communications, Illinois Humanities The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has issued deep cuts to the the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in a sweeping and unprecedented effort to dismantle the agency, halt its programs, and withdraw funding from all 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils, including Illinois Humanities, the state partner…
Read MoreTens of thousands of Illinoisans take to the streets to protest Trump and Musk agenda
Rallies across the state Saturday were part of a nationwide ‘Hands off!’ campaign By SONYA DYMOVA Medill Illinois News Bureau [email protected] Tens of thousands of Illinoisans across the state took to the streets Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s government downsizing, foreign policy choices and actions on the economy, immigration and…
Read MoreAs spring sets in, IDNR issues reminder to avoid handling wild animals and birds
As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild.
Read MoreJERSEY: Sheriff’s Office increasing presence in remote Jersey County
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns announced last week that deputies in the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing new initiatives to increase their presence in remote parts of the county and increase their interactions with citizens. “The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is working on some new initiatives designed to increase…
Read MoreApril is safe digging month in Illinois
In observance of safe digging month, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding citizens they can reduce utility outages by calling 811. The state’s annual proclamation is a reminder to professional excavators and DIY homeowners alike to call 811 to safely mark utility lines before starting a digging project.
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City of Jerseyville recognizes National Library Week
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council approved a proclamation recognizing April 6 through April 12 as National Library Week with the Jerseyville Public Library’s grand opening of their new addition just weeks away. The proclamation recognizes libraries as a cornerstone of society by promoting education, social well-being, and providing access to information and technology for…
Read MoreIDNR looking for input from waterfowl hunters
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that they will be hosting open house public meetings throughout the state during the month of May with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton. IDNR said that waterfowl hunters are…
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