JCJ News
Let’s Cook! – March 28, 2024
As many of you know, my hobby is trying new recipes. All too frequently I try a recipe that is just “ehh”, and occasionally even one that is so bad we don’t want to eat it. And then there are times I find one that is so awesome! Just this week I had one of…
Read MoreExploring synthetic athletic turf’s pros and cons
By Chris Enroth I should not be writing this. The voice in my head says to keep my mouth shut. Yet, the other voice says, maybe someone will find this information helpful. That is after all what we are supposed to do at Illinois Extension, make sure the knowledge and research do not stay locked…
Read MoreLock and Dam in Clarksville, MO to undergo rehab project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will begin a long-term rehabilitation project on Lock and Dam 24 in Clarksville, Mo., with work planned to commence on or around April 1. Constructed in the 1930’s and becoming fully operational in 1940, Lock and Dam 24 spans 1,340 feet across the Mississippi River, and…
Read MoreJudge rips Blagojevich’s ‘publicity stunt’ bid to get court’s approval to run for office again
In opinion quoting Dr. Seuss, judge tells ex-governor case ‘never should have been filed’ By HANNAH MEISEL | Capitol News Illinois A federal judge this week channeled one of the most famous children’s authors of the last century in telling off ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his efforts to regain the right to run for…
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau wins Excellence in Tourism Awards
The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau received two Excellence in Tourism awards at the annual Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism during an awards ceremony at the Peoria Civic Center. The bureau received awards for Best Social Media Marketing, and Best Printed Collateral. The Social Media Marketing Campaign recognized the bureau’s Heartbeats video…
Read MoreSix months without money bond in Illinois
By PATRICE JAMES Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative On Monday, March 18, we celebrated the six-month anniversary of the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act. There are few places where racial injustice was more apparent in Illinois’ criminal legal system than in the use of monetary bail. The Pretrial Fairness Act was aimed at correcting some…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – March 21, 2024
The other day a good friend shared with me a news article about the size of eggs, and I realized that my understanding of egg sizes was wrong! Eggs come in sizes from jumbo down to peewee. I always thought the eggs were labeled by the size of each egg, but according to this news…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – March 21, 2024
■ Friday, March 22 Easter egg hunt at Pere Marquette State Park. Ages 0-5 hunt starts at 1 p.m. and 6-12 hunt starts at 1:30 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu
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.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
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