Morgan County Coroners Office

08/26/2026

08/11/2026

Getting some continuing education today.

08/08/2026

For Immediate Release:
UPDATED

August 8, 2026

One person was killed in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning.

A 43-year-old man, Jeffrey Conn, of Springfield, was killed in a motorcycle crash at approximately 3 a.m. while traveling westbound on Old State Road, just east of Wallbaum Road. The motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch.

The response team included the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, the Alexander Fire Department and the Morgan County Coroner's Office. The crash remains under investigation by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department.

Marcy Patterson
Coroner

08/07/2026

Confirmation of the first batch of mosquitos with West Nile Virus is a good reminder for the residents of Morgan County to protect themselves from vector-borne diseases. For more information visit https://idph.illinois.gov/wnvpublic/wnvglance.aspx?year=2026

08/05/2026

National Night Out 2026!

08/04/2026

We will be in Waverly and Jacksonville tomorrow night for National Night Out. Bring your families out to enjoy this great event.

🎉 National Night Out is TOMORROW!

We’ll be joining the fun in both Jacksonville and Waverly on Tuesday, August 4!

📍 Waverly: 4:30–8:00 PM
📍 Jacksonville: 5:30–8:00 PM

Stop by, say hello, meet local first responders, and enjoy a great evening with your community. We hope to see you there!

07/11/2026

06/26/2026

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pause in gratitude and remembrance for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms and safety we cherish every day. May we honor their memory not only today, but through the way we live, serve others, and uphold the values they defended.