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Governor Pritzker announces $42 Million for Regional Site Readiness Program

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $42 million in funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program. The goal of this program is to ensure sites are better prepared to attract future investment and new job opportunities in the industrial sector across all 10 of Illinois’ Economic Development…

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Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – August 1, 2024

Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.

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Good Growing – August 1, 2024

Termite Troubles: Three tips for preventing infestations By Chris Enroth University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Finding interesting insects is fun! At least for me. I enjoy observing the intricacies of most insects. However, there are a few creepy crawlies I do not want to see, especially in my house. What insect has been on…

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Let’s Cook! – August 1, 2024

Do you love grilling burgers? I do, but sometimes I want something different from the traditional hamburger. This is a recipe that I found in a magazine, and I usually make them once or twice a summer.  This recipe for Cajun Burgers calls for a homemade Cajun seasoning blend, but you can skip this step…

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Members Exhibit Success at 4-H Shows

Jersey County 4-H members exhibited over 470 projects at the summer 4-H shows July 5 – 8 at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. Members finished preparations for the 4-H shows by pledging their hands to larger service at fair clean-up on July 5 at the fairgrounds. Youth assisted in preparing livestock stalls, cleaning in the exhibit…

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Social Media Marketing for Small Business

By Valerie Belusko University of Illinois Extension Community and Economic Development Educator Small business owners are known for being able to juggle a plethora of tasks to keep their business moving forward. Still, even the most seasoned entrepreneur can overlook key media strategies. Here are a few essential items to add to your social media…

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