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Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season
Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host traditional blind drawings at various sites for this year. Participants are advised to follow any site-specific drawing procedures. Waterfowl hunters must register in person for blind site drawings…
Read MoreICC encourages community input on upcoming electric grid plans
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) requires that Ameren and ComEd, the state’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, file grid plans…
Read MoreBuild a Better Salad!
By Lisa Peterson University of Illinois Extension: Nutrition and Wellness Summer is the perfect time for fresh, local fruits and vegetables. But did you know that only 1 in 10 Americans eats the recommended 5 cups of fruits and veggies every day? One easy way to get more is by eating a salad! Before you…
Read MoreWeather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry crop
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Weather conditions and disease have created hurdles for Illinois strawberry producers this season. Austin Flamm with Flamm Orchards in Union County said their struggles began early when a disease called Neopestalotiopsis infected greenhouses in Canada where the Flamms purchase their plugs. “Of the 100,000 plants for our early variety, we only…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – June 12, 2025
This week I have a recipe that comes from Nona Moore, formerly of Mascoutah, IL. She states she and her husband were on a cruise in Alaska, and on a side trip on a sightseeing boat was served this Salmon dip. She was thrilled to find an easy recipe that compares to the dip she…
Read MoreIllinois American Water to Flush New Water Main Along Hollow Avenue in Jerseyville
Beginning Monday, June 9, Illinois American Water will be flushing the new water main along Hollow Avenue in Jerseyville. Illinois American Water estimates the flushing program on the new water main to have a temporary impact to approximately 39 customers in the area of Hollow Avenue. Impacted customers will receive a phone call from the…
Read MoreGREENE: Roodhouse council fills vacancies
By Carmen Ensinger Less than two weeks after four aldermen and the city clerk resigned at the May 14 meeting, Roodhouse now has a full council.
Read MoreA new reign for Greene County Fair Royalty
On a beautiful Tuesday evening, May 27, the 84th Greene County Fair Queen was crowned. Naomi Lansaw of Greenfield took the title in front of a very large crowd. To her right is the 2025 Junior Miss, Jade Range, also of Greenfield. On the left is Hemi Swarringin, of Roodhouse, the new Little Miss Greene…
Read MoreConstruction on broadband projects accelerates
By Carmen Ensinger The Greene County Economic Development Group (GCEDG) met last week with Frontier Communications and Ervin Cable Company to get an update on the projects for Greene County and discuss the timeline and permitting for the fiber optic projects in the county.
Read MoreHealthy Hoops Project moving along
By Carmen Ensinger The White Hall Park Board’s latest project is quickly coming to fruition thanks to the generosity of the community. The Healthy Hoops Project, which aims to build a basketball court in Whiteside Park, is nearing its funding goal.
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