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š± How a ten-hour Jacksonville standoff ended without any reported injuries
Jacksonville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Jacksonville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a ten-hour Jacksonville standoff ended without any reported injuries
- What could Jacksonvilleās new āAmerica 250ā public art look like?
- What a Jacksonville land pro sees in Illinois farmland prices now
Also on today's calendar: Plates on State: Flavors of the Past, Present, & Future.
Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Monday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Peaceful end to Jax standoff (capitolcitynow.com) ā A ten-hour police standoff in Jacksonville early Friday forced the closure of the local middle school, but ended with no reported injuries. Police say 37-year-old Thomas Loughary surrendered after negotiations, and he now faces multiple felony weapon and domestic battery charges. The domestic battery victim was treated at a hospital and released. 
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ā¢ 'America 250' murals planned for Peoria, other cities (chronicleillinois.com) ā Jacksonville Main Street is among the Illinois groups receiving state funding for new āAmerica 250ā public art projects, tied to the nationās 250th birthday. While Peoria will get a large West Main Street mural, Jacksonvilleās grant-backed project will also highlight local identity and history. Details and unveiling updates will be shared through the state arts website. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Illinois land values simmer, for now (myjournalcourier.com) ā Jacksonville-based land expert Luke Worrell says Illinoisā top-quality farmland has only slipped about 3%, far less than many expected, and values remain roughly 50% above pre-pandemic levels. The latest statewide report shows Class A land softening while lower classes and recreational ground hold or rise, and outlines how cash rent and crop-share agreements are shaping up for 2026. Ā Ā Ā
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- We are about to start a new week.
The Lawn Queen and her crew are looking to fill their schedule with all your lawn care needs. We have available time on Tuesday, Wednesday, andā¦ (Nextdoor SE Illinois College) - Free Landscaping Pavers.
You must pick up.. if interested call 224-388-5065 (Nextdoor SE Illinois College)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodial Associate - Lincoln Square in Jacksonville. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.
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- Illinois State Police graduates 20 new troopers from Cadet Class 152 (wixy.com)
- Unclaimed veterans laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery (wcia.com)
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