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Jersey County Arts Council calling on artists for ‘We Love Jersey County’ banner designs
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Arts Council has announced that they are accepting submissions for their banner design contest, which will be displayed throughout Jerseyville. A total of 25 winners will be selected and announced on Monday, May 1, and their work will be printed on banners to be displayed on light posts throughout…
Read MoreJCHS students prepare for the spring musical
By Reese Lorton | JCHS Roar for the Jersey County Journal Preparations for this year’s musical, Seussical, are fully underway at JCHS as the theater department moves quickly into show week. The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to pull the show together in spite of the challenging nature of the production. The behind-the-scenes planning…
Read MoreTourism grant given in Jerseyville City Council meeting
By Cory Davenport After requesting $5,000 from the City of Jerseyville through a tourism grant, Got Faith was awarded $3,000, which Jerseyville Mayor Kevin Stork said was the maximum amount the city could afford for the group’s efforts. “They do a men’s group, which brings about 500 people to our city every year and fundraising…
Read MoreGrafton celebrates achievements at February board meeting
By Cory Davenport At the Feb. 20 meeting of the Grafton council, several measures were passed approving events for the municipality. Events such as a June 15 Patriots for the People American Flag Run were approved unanimously at the meeting. That event will bring several motorcyclists on a run from Missouri to Grafton Harbor’s large…
Read MoreAmbassadors foresee future ag trade opportunities in Vietnam, Philippines
By TAMMIE SLOUP | FarmWeek A rise in incomes and increased appetite for finer products and animal proteins have opened the door for trade opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. ambassadors to the Philippines and Vietnam recently joined USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a discussion on the trade outlook in those countries. And the…
Read MoreUnions back measure protecting employees who skip religious or political work meetings
By ALEX ABBEDUTO | Capitol News Illinois Democrats in the Illinois Senate last Wednesday advanced a measure that would prohibit Illinois companies from requiring employees to attend work-related meetings about politics or religion. Senate Bill 3649, which is backed by organized labor, passed the Senate Labor Committee 11-4. Backers have dubbed it the “Worker Freedom…
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Ambassadors foresee future ag trade opportunities in Vietnam, Philippines
By TAMMIE SLOUP | FarmWeek A rise in incomes and increased appetite for finer products and animal proteins have opened the door for trade opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. ambassadors to the Philippines and Vietnam recently joined USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a discussion on the trade outlook in those countries. And the…
Read More130+ Languages Available on Secretary of State Website to make programs and services more accessible
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is now offering over 130 languages on the office’s website to help ensure that Illinoisans whose primary language is not English can access critical information and resources in their preferred language.
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