The Journal-Courier

The Journal-Courier is a daily newspaper based in Jacksonville, Illinois, USA. It is part of Civitas Media, which is owned by Versa Capital Management.

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Shelf Life: What's new at Jacksonville Public Library

5 days ago | myjournalcourier.com | Angela Bauer

What's new at Jacksonville Public Library:Adult Fiction"Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry: Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning human thundercloud.
‘John Wick: Chapter 5’ takes franchise in bold new direction, director says

6 days ago | myjournalcourier.com | Crystal Huggins

Expect the unexpected — the highly anticipated "John Wick: Chapter 5" is heading in a new, very different direction, the director behind one of the most popular actions franchises teased where "John Wick" might head, as well as a new story. "The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up," director Chad Stahleski told Empire. "So the only way to do a 5 is to have a new story that involves John Wick. It’s not a continuation, with the High Table. John dealt with his grief.
From early heat to record warmth? See what models predict

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Tim McGill

It might be hard to believe, but meteorological summer is only around three weeks away. We should get an early taste of summer temperatures next week. What about our real summer that starts on June 1? What kind of weather will June, July, and August bring to central Illinois this year?
May is the most active tornado month in Illinois. Here’s what to know now

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Tim McGill

This week should be relatively quiet across Metro East and southern Illinois following an active start to severe weather season. While the threat of severe storms remains low for now, May is historically a peak month for tornadoes in this part of the state — and it’s no time to let our guard down. Only Mississippi has reported more tornadoes than Illinois this yearThere have been 82 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Illinois so far this year.
LLCC students named to all-state academic team

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Angela Bauer

Three Lincoln Land Community College students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team. Zorah Austin of Virden, Justiss Perkins of Carlinville and Yasmeen Salem of Chatham were honored April 24 during an annual Illinois Community College Board banquet recognizing the state’s top community college students.
Jacksonville-area police news for May 5, 2025

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | David Bauer

Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS Article continues below this ad• A 32-year-old Alexander man was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Sunday in the 600 block of East Vandalia Road on charges of driving while license is suspended and misuse of registration. The plates on the vehicle he was driving belonged to another vehicle, according to a police report. • A 30-year-old Jacksonville woman was arrested at 6:25 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of South Clay Avenue on a residential burglary charge.
Wanted: Police seeking help to find those with warrants

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | David Bauer

The following are being sought on arrest warrants, according to various sheriff’s departments. The addresses listed are the last known addresses provided by the warrants and may be outdated. Article continues below this ad• Brooke R. Johnson, 34, of 1233 U.S. 67, Arenzville, is being sought on a warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court on charges of retail theft, driving while license is revoked, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Triopia softball, Brown County baseball notch big wins behind power hitting

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Dennis Mathes

The Triopia softball team won a pair of games at Payson on Saturday, beating Quincy 10-5 and Payson Seymour 9-4. Against Quincy, leadoff batter Mylee Tracy went 5-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. Mia McCombs and Addison Rohn also homered for the Trojans, who finished with 18 hits. McCombs hit a double as well. Rohn and McCombs drove in three runs apiece. McCombs, Addilynn Tracy and Lucie Dion had three hits apiece for Triopia.
Jacksonville relay claims first at Don Williams Invitational

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Dennis Mathes

TRACK AND FIELDGirlsArticle continues below this adat Williamsville (Don Williams Invitational)TEAM RESULTS1, Williamsville 133; 2, SHG 112; 3, Beardstown 67; 4, North Mac 64; 5, Auburn 61; 6, Hillsboro 46; 7, Pana 41; 8, Jacksonville 13; 9, Riverton 4JACKSONVILLE RESULTS Article continues below this ad**Denotes All Time Personal Best3200 — 5, D. Martino 14:49.54**100 — 11, R. Rsheed 14.84; 12, R. White 15.05800 — 8, J. DeGroot 3:09.33**; 10, L.
Holy cow! history: The (celebrity) centenarian White House correspondent

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | J. Mark Powell

Springtime in Washington is famous for two things: the Japanese cherry blossoms and the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. It’s one of D.C.’s biggest bashes of the year when the paparazzi and the glitterati come together for an evening of laughter. There’s a woman who has one foot in each camp, making her uniquely qualified to attend the annual extravaganza. If you’re trying to spot her in photos of this year’s gala, don’t bother (for reasons you will soon understand).