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Man gets 15 years in federal prison after Jacksonville drug raid

A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after methamphetamine and fentanyl were found in a Jacksonville raid.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

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Jacksonville Festival of Lights moving to new location in downtown

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Jacksonville Festival of Lights is moving to a beautiful new location in downtown Jacksonville!. The display will light up immediately following the Santa Parade on Friday, November 27, at 6 p.m. It will shine nightly through December 31. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois River Ferry Still Carries Cars Across Two Rivers In Minutes

Eight minutes. That’s about how long it takes to drive your car onto a boat, float across a river, and roll off in another state. Better yet, nobody makes you stay buckled in. Once the boat pushes off, you can step out of your vehicle and stand on deck with the water sliding past.

Grafton, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

Jacksonville house sustains smoke, heat damage

A malfunctioning dryer caused a fire that heavily damaged a Jacksonville residence during the weekend.

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Man awaiting hearing in Jacksonville restaurant ruckus accused of trying to grab woman, bags

A Jacksonville man was arrested after a woman told police he tried to grab her and take her bags downtown, days after his arrest in another incident.

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Jacksonville man faces felony charge after altercation with son

A Jacksonville man faces an aggravated domestic battery charge after police said he injured his son during an altercation.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

Fire destroys garage on Old US Route 36 near Jacksonville

Jacksonville and South Jacksonville firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Old US Route 36 about 1 p.m. Monday.

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Instant Reaction: Auburn’s Gardner Reflects on Trojans Season and Loss to West Frankfort

Auburn fell in a shootout 53-41 to West Frankfort in Round Two of the 2A playoffs. Trojan Head Coach Ryan Gardner shared his thoughts on the game and the Trojans season as a whole. Auburn ends the year at 7-5 with two playoff wins.

Auburn, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

New Directions to hold Soup-port fundraiser for homeless shelter

New Directions’ Soup-port fundraiser returns Nov. 16 with drive-through soup pickup to support homeless shelter guests.

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Jacksonville’s century-old fire truck gets free restoration help

Jacksonville native Rob Thomas’s company is covering restoration work for the fire department's historic 1928 American LaFrance engine.

Jacksonville, IL · 12h

Country Herald

South Jersey Weather Alert: Frost Possible From 1AM to 9AM Nov 11

Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties face frost risks as temperatures drop overnight.

Salem County, NJ · 2h

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Families Still Roast Marshmallows Around The Fireplace At This 1930s Illinois State Park Lodge

Seven hundred tons of stone, stacked into one fireplace, climbing all the way to a 50-foot ceiling. That’s the heart of a lodge built by young Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the 1930s, deep in the river bluffs of Illinois. Families still gather around that hearth after a swim,...

Grafton, IL · 14h

The Telegraph

Jersey County considers sales tax hike to fund ambulance service

Jersey County Board weighs a half-percent tax hike as ambulance faces $650,000 shortfall

Jersey County, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

Agenda — Jacksonville City Council, Nov. 9

Jacksonville City Council is scheduled to meet by 7 p.m. today in the Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave.

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Hiring of Chicago law firm by city, county raising questions

Jacksonville and Morgan County hired Ancel Glink as both face public transparency concerns and a rise in open records requests.

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