Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

After 30 years with Jacksonville Police Department, Deputy Chief Rodney Cox is retiring, and chief of investigations Kyle Chumley will step into the role.

SUMMER KICKOFF SALE: ONLY 25¢ The National Weather Service is cautioning people to take extra breaks and stay hydrated as heat index values are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher through Thursday.

During the Juneteenth celebration, panelists will talk about the process of making stories come alive in the age of social media.

Jacksonville Public Library launches its summer reading program with a farm theme, story times, garden club and family activities.

Many area students were honored during the 2026 Illinois State FFA Convention for the work they've done as part of FFA.

SUMMER KICKOFF SALE: ONLY 25¢ West Central Mass Transit District is expanding, and also plans to offer free rides on the 22nd of every month through June 2027 to recognize its 22 years in service.

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital hosted Summerfest to provide information on programs for families and children.

Collin Johnson, a 2026 Waverly graduate, has been named vice president of the Illinois State FFA chapter.

Jacksonville police have handled at least seven bicycle, electric bicycle and scooter theft calls since the end of May, and are urging owners to lock up their rides.

Six Black Civil War veterans buried without markers in Jacksonville's East Cemetery will be honored Aug. 1 with new headstones.