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Carrollton Native Jeff Allen Preparing to Host Mighty Ducks Star on Recovery Podcast
A Carrollton native is helping bring national conversations about addiction and mental health into focus — and his next guest will be one of the most recognizable former child actors of the 1990s. On July 7, Jeff Allen, a Carrollton High School graduate, will release a new episode of his podcast Pondoff’s Anonymous featuring actor…
Read MoreMooneyham Art Presents: Bold. Brave. Beautiful.
Mooneyham Art, a cornerstone of the Riverbend area’s vibrant creative community, is proud to present: Bold. Brave. Beautiful. a compelling art exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed local photographer Marty McKay and heirloom & couture jewelry by David Bailey. The artists reception and show opening will take place on July 5th from 5:00 PM to…
Read MoreProjected ag trade deficit climbs
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A USDA trade outlook report forecasts the U.S. ag trade deficit to slightly climb from its previous quarterly projection. The report, dated May 29 but not released until June 2, puts the ag trade deficit at $49.5 billion for fiscal year 2025, up from the $49 billion forecasted in February. The…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding to drive innovation, efficiency, and…
Read MorePritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spent hours last Thursday defending his governing record and Illinois’ immigration policies as he was peppered with questions from members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee. Pritzker and Democratic governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota were summoned to Washington, D.C., by…
Read MoreFarming has an ‘acute succession challenge’
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The 1980s farm crisis didn’t just impact balance sheets, it changed people’s interest in being involved in agriculture. “The farm prices didn’t just hurt those in production, the ripple effect was across the industry,” said Aaron Locker, who has spent his career helping agricultural businesses find talent and leadership. Locker, who…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer urges 57 legislators to donate tainted Madigan money to charity
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine as his public corruption case came to a conclusion on Friday, June 13. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey ruled that Madigan lied repeatedly and willfully on the witness stand when he testified in…
Read MoreCelebrate National Pollinator Week with an awareness of bees and other pollinators
By Andrew Holsinger, Horticulture Educator National Pollinator Week is June 16-22, and is the perfect time to celebrate the vital role bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators play in our ecosystems. These tiny heroes are responsible for pollinating over 75% of flowering plants and nearly 35% of global food crops. By understanding their behaviors and…
Read MoreCalhoun, Greene, Macoupin, and Jersey County Democratic Party Organizations host town hall featuring Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
The Jersey County Democratic Central Committee, in conjunction with the Calhoun, Greene and Macoupin Democratic Committees, is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Town Hall meeting will be held at the Jersey County Governmental Building auditorium at 200 North Lafayette…
Read MoreGREENE: State Champions
By Carmen Ensinger The Carrollton Lady Hawks had no problem dealing with the two teams they faced in Peoria at the State 1A Championship, but the Super Sectional at Athens on Monday was a different story.
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