Jacksonville

Jacksonville Firehouse Dog Wins an Appearance on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’
Jacksonville Firehouse Dog Wins an Appearance on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’
Jacksonville Firehouse Dog Wins an Appearance on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’
Hot dog! Smokey, a Labrador/Retriever mix based out of Station 2 in Jacksonville, Illinois, has been named winner of the NBC 'Chicago Fire' Top Dog Competition. Smokey will appear on NBC’s 'Chicago Fire' in a cameo role during an upcoming episode later this season. More than 100 firehouse dogs nationwide entered the contest. Smokey will also make an appearance on 'Today.'
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Former WBC World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ken Norton passed away yesterday at the age of 70, after a long battle with poor health complicated by a series of recent strokes. Norton, known nationally, also had local ties to this area.