Next eCycling Event at LC Set for May 1-2
Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus. Most items will be accepted for free, providing community members with a secure, Earth-friendly option for discarding…
Read MoreHouse approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms
By Ben Szalinski A bill to regulate social media companies and the features they make available to minors is advancing in the Statehouse. A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House voted 82-27 to pass House Bill 5511, also known as the Children’s Social Media Safety Act. Gov. JB Pritzker proposed the bill, which is…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross proudly recognizes the dedication of its volunteers during National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25, and The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis would like to honor those who are the heart of the organization ─ the volunteers who contribute their time and talent to make the Red Cross mission possible every day. Generations of American Red…
Read MoreDrug Take Back Day this Saturday
The DEA National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, and Jersey County Against Drugs and the Jerseyville Police Department will have a collection site at CVS. Unused or expired prescription medications as well as vape and e-cigarette pens can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jerseyville CVS located…
Read MoreLawson strikes out 12 as West Central beat Jacksonville
By Kent Coultas Jada Lawson struck out 12 batters as West Central beat Jacksonville 8-7 in softball April 15 in Jacksonville. The Crimsons led 6-2 after two innings before West Central rallied for the win. West Central scored three runs in the third inning, two in the fourth and one run in the sixth. JJ…
Read MoreLuke Worrell, ALC Receives the 2025 Land REALTOR® of America Award from the REALTORS® Land Institute
Luke Worrell, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) with Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, IL was awarded the distinguished Land REALTOR of America Award by the REALTORS Land Institute at a Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 17, during RLI’s 2026 National Land Conference in San Antonio. This year marked the 20th Anniversary of the National Land…
Read MoreMooneyham Art Presents: Nature Framed and Authenticity Is the new Gimmick
Featuring New Works by Devin “Itchy” Gable and Wildlife Photographer Carol Bock. This dynamic dual-artist exhibition features the visceral, identity-driven paintings of Devin “Itchy” Gable alongside the internationally recognized wildlife photography of Carol Bock. Together, their work forms a powerful dialogue about truth, transformation, and the courage to see and be seen without disguise. DEVIN…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: How sweet it is: Growing sweet potatoes
By Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator I often suggest that the best things to grow in your garden are fruits and vegetables we enjoy eating. Sometimes, though, our gardens may exceed our appetites. After growing fifteen kale plants, my family determined that we could probably live off of two. And ten cherry…
Read MoreNew survey finds most U.S. farmers can’t afford fertilizer
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A nationwide survey conducted by American Farm Bureau Federation shows 70% of respondents cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. More than 5,700 farmers from every state and Puerto Rico responded to the survey, which was conducted April 3-11. In Illinois, more than 250 farmers responded.…
Read More10,000 Grant Supports LC’s Growing Avionics Program
The Avionics program at Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Tom Steinmann, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at LC, said this funding will help provide new resources for students enrolled in the program. “This money has already been used to purchase additional hands-on flight…
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