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Jacksonville's 'great' baseball season comes to an end against Champaign Central
ROCHESTER — The Jacksonville Crimsons were never supposed to get this far. No team in the history of the school’s baseball program had been this far, in fact, since Richard Nixon was President. The unimpeachable truth is that the Crimsons did their city proud despite losing 8-3 Wednesday to Champaign Central in a Class 3A Rochester Sectional semifinal game. Crimsons coach Cory Bunner let his roster of players, which numbered only 13, including a JV call-up, know...
Justice Delivered: Defendant Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fentanyl Trafficking Amid Opioid Crackdown in Carrollton
A defendant has been sentenced to a stern 20 years behind bars for their role in fentanyl trafficking, linked to a series of overdose deaths, a court ruled. The unidentified individual was prosecuted for the distribution of the lethal substance, which has been a scourge on communities across the nation and is particularly devastating in the area. The decision was handed down recently, reflecting an ongoing crackdown on the opioid epidemic.
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening The President
A 40-year-old Jacksonville man has been slapped with a 14-month federal prison term after letting loose a series of violent threats against the President, the First Family, and other political figures. Adam Ray Mouser, the internet tough guy from Brooklyn Avenue, will also spend 24 months under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam once he's out, a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois detailed.
Sueños & Movement Detroit evacuated, Gazebo Festival cancels day 2 over severe weather
This Memorial Day Weekend was, as usual, a busy one for music festivals; Boston Calling, Punk Rock Bowling, Maryland Deathfest, and Movement were among the numerous events happening across the country over the long weekend. Some of those events were plagued with bad weather, though, forcing them to cancel days, end early, or evacuate. Movement was forced to evacuate its grounds for more than three hours on Sunday (5/26) starting at 6:45 PM due to storms and high winds; they were ultimately able to reopen after 10, and extend their schedule to 12:30 AM (their curfew is usually at midnight). They also allowed those with Sunday wristbands to attend on Monday for free.
Beardstown man charged with first-degree murder in Friday death
BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 recently arrested Jean C. Santiago-Nieves, 37, of Beardstown for first-degree murder. Officers with the Beardstown Police Department responded to a 911 call on Friday, May 31, at a residence in the 1400 block of Clay...
Greenfield-Northwestern baseball eliminated in sectional title game
Greenfield-Northwestern’s memorable postseason run came to an end last weekend as the Tigers’ baseball team fell to Father McGivney in the IHSA Class 1A sectional championship game. The Tigers end the 2024 campaign with 23 wins and 13 losses overall. GF-NW 3, Waterloo Gibault 2. With sub-sectional top...
Early morning shooting in Jacksonville leaves one person hurt
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — One person is recovering after a shooting early Sunday morning in Jacksonville. Police were called to 400 block of S. Mauvaisterre St. for a shots fired call just before 5 a.m. When officer arrived, they were alerted a victim arrived at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital with...
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