Rees, IL Local News and More

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.

wdbr.com

Springfield man given decades in prison for murder

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Springfield man is going to prison for the next several decades after pleading guilty to a murder more than a year ago. Court records indicate a judge last week sentenced Justin Pickrell, 25, to 45 years in prison, with credit for over 500 days served in the Sangamon County Jail.

Springfield, 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.

My Journal Courier

Jacksonville house sustains smoke, heat damage

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

newschannel20.com

Arrest made in late night stabbing in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that left one one man injured Monday night. Police were called to the 800 Block of Jefferson Street around 9:45pm on the night of Monday, November 9. When they arrived, they found a 44-year-old man with non-life-threatening stab...

newschannel20.com

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.

newschannel20.com

Man charged in deadly Springfield DUI crash indicted

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Ethan Harbour, who has been charged in a deadly DUI crash, has been indicted after being granted pretrial release. Harbour was arrested on October 14 for a crash at North 11th and East Madison streets. The two-car crash left one person dead and two others seriously...

My Journal Courier

partner publisher · 14.4K followers

Diocese of Springfield exploring creation of classical Catholic high school

The Diocese of Springfield is looking to establish the Fulton Sheen Academy, a classical Catholic high school, by fall 2027.

Springfield, IL · 8h

The State Journal-Register

Murder defendant's testimony: 'I was afraid for my life'

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Edward L. Massey admitted to shooting ReKeea T. Jackson-Mason in the 1900 block of Holly Drive early in the morning of July 19, 2025, but testified that she came at him with a weapon and that "I was afraid for my life." That testimony came on the second day of Massey's second-degree murder bench trial before Presiding Circuit Court Judge John M. "Mo" Madonia at the Sangamon County Complex Nov. 10. Also testifying was Saundra Hayes, Massey's mother, with whom he lived. More: Husband of woman fatally shot in 2025 wanted to 'deescalate' situation Taking the stand for the prosecution was Springfield Police Det. John Larson, the chief investigator on the case. With Massey's testimony, the defense rested. Closing arguments are expected to take place Thursday with court out of session for Veterans Day. Jackson-Mason, 36 and a mother to three children, died of a single gun shot wound to the left side of her chest. Massey, 37, also has been charged with possession of a weapon by a felon. Massey is not related to the family of Sonya Massey , the 36-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her home by Sean Grayson in 2024. On

Springfield, IL · 16h

Country Herald

publisher · 12.5K followers

Springfield, IL Weather Alert: Storm Risk Wednesday, Freeze Follows Nov 12

Central Illinois could reach 69 degrees Wednesday before colder air brings freezing nighttime temperatures

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

Building permits – Nov. 2 to Nov. 8

1999 Partners received a commercial remodel permit for 1999 Wabash Ave. Contractor is RD Lawrence Construction Corp. and the project is valued at $115,000. Springfield Hospital Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 5230 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road. Contractor is Harold O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.1 million.

Springfield, IL · 11h

newschannel20.com

Edward Massey takes the stand in murder trial

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The trial for a Springfield man accused of killing a Chatham woman is underway. Edward Massey is charged with second-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of drugs in connection with the death of 36-year-old ReKeea Jackson-Mason. Jackson-Mason was pronounced dead in July...

foxillinois.com

CrimeStoppers, Sangamon County Sheriff's Department seeking information about shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department in reference to a shooting. On October 21 around 7:45 pm in the 500 Block of North Stephens in Springfield, a woman was walking into her home when she was confronted by an unknown man, who asked her to empty her pockets. The woman refused and the man pulled out a gun. He shot the woman one time in the leg, running off after doing so.

Springfield, IL · 13h

channel1450.com

Largest Signing Day in Glenwood History: Part One – Individuals, Baseball and Cross Country

Glenwood’s 2026 fall signing day was too big to include in just one video. There were 23 signees on Tuesday and we have interviews with the first 11 in part one of our coverage. Sports represented in part one are dance, golf, shooting sports, soccer, basketball, baseball and cross country. The full group of signees in this part are listed below.

Chatham, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

partner publisher · 14.4K followers

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 · 1d

The State Journal-Register

Husband of woman fatally shot in 2025 wanted to 'deescalate' situation

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- The husband of a Chatham woman fatally shot in a yard on the southeast side of Springfield in 2025 said he was trying to get her away from a tense situation. But an attorney for Edward Massey claimed the Springfield man fired a gun in self-defense to ward off Mark Mason Jr. and his estranged wife, ReKeea T. Jackson-Mason , after the couple was stabbing him and cutting him. Jackson-Mason, 36 and a mother to three children, died of a single shotgun wound to the left side of her chest. More: 'She was my sunshine': Family, friends remember mother of three fatally shot in Springfield Massey stands charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a felon. Under the Illinois Criminal Code , a person commits second-degree murder when he or she commits first-degree murder, but "at the time of the killing he or she believes the circumstances to be such that, if they existed, would justify or exonerate the killing…but his or her belief is unreasonable." The shooting happened in a yard in the 1900 block of Holly Drive after several people left Bourbon Street bar in the early morning hours of July 19,

partner publisher · 14.4K followers

The State Journal-Register

Springfield restaurants offer free Veterans Day meals

SPRINGFIELD, IL – To thank veterans for their service, local and national chains are giving veterans and active-duty persons a chance to score free meals and deals this Veterans Day. Veterans Day ties back to World War I. To commemorate Armistice Day between Germany and the Allies on Nov. 11, 1918, soldiers who fought overseas coming home weren’t recognized for their service through a national holiday until decades later. In 1938 Armistice Day became a federal holiday, before shifting names to better encompass all veterans in 1954. Over a century since the first war ended, veterans who served or served in conflicts in Korea to the Middle East, and anywhere in between can be recognized and treated in Springfield at these chain locations Nov. 11. More: UIS set to honor veterans with ceremony, open house Veterans Day meal deals Applebee’s Where: 2554 Sunrise Drive, Springfield Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Promotions: Applebee's is offering veterans, active-duty military, reservists and National Guard members a free full-size entrée from a special menu on Nov. 11, according to a news release emailed to USA TODAY. The offer is dine-in only, and proof of military service is required. Buffalo Wild Wings Where: 2808

capitolcitynow.com

People are still talking about Nov. 4 Springfield city council meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield city council watchers Tuesday would not let the mayor and aldermen forget how last week’s meeting (pictured) ended, with aldermen and audience members shouting after the meeting officially ended. Mayor Misty Buscher adjourned that meeting while some people still expected to have their turn to speak. Citizens and the mayor’s and clerk’s offices disagree on just who had signed up, and a city statement the day after last week’s meeting blamed a communications glitch for some people’s sign-ups not reaching the clerk’s office.

Springfield, IL · 19h

My Journal Courier

Free Thanksgiving meals returning to White Hall

The 29th annual Bountiful Harvest Meal at All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall will offer free Thanksgiving day meals via dine-in, drive-through and delivery.

White Hall, IL · 1d

foxillinois.com

Man who hid wife’s body in trash can for 2 years indicted on federal charges

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Adam Corbin, the Springfield man accused of hiding his wife’s body for two years and collecting her state funds, was indicted on federal charges connected to stealing her Social Security benefits. Corbin was sentenced Friday on charges related to hiding his wife’s body. He...