JCJ News
U of I establishes one of the largest research fields in the U.S.
By HANNAH SPANGLER | FarmWeek One of the largest tile-drained test plots in the country will be located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) thanks to a massive investment from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Studies (ACES). This new research field, the Alma Mater Plots, will sit on approximately 55 acres and…
Read MoreGood Growing: How does warm winter weather affect plants?
By Chris Enroth So far the month of February in 2024 has been mild. As I write, it is currently 75 degrees Fahrenheit (F) outside and I am using all my willpower to stay inside and type out this article. In addition to fighting the urge to clean up the garden, some people have been…
Read MoreBill would grant Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation land that currently makes up a state park
By PETER HANCOCK | Capitol News Illinois Illinois currently has no federally recognized tribal land within its borders, but that could change in the coming months. A bill pending in the General Assembly this year would give back roughly 1,500 acres of park land in DeKalb County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. That tribe…
Read MoreIDPH announces adoption of updated CDC guidelines
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it is adopting updated guidance from the CDC that streamline and simplify recommendations for dealing with the range of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. The new guidance focuses on protecting those most at risk of serious illness. The CDC guidance was issued as data…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – February 29, 2024
■ Thursday, Feb. 29 Annual Downtown Country Christmas Inc meeting. In the Feyerabend Building at 201 E. Spruce Street in Jerseyville at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – February 29, 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.
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.
Read MorePut Your 4-H Project into Action
By Jessica Jaffry University of Illinois Extension: Jersey County 4-H Projects help 4-H members find and nurture their spark. When youth try something for the first time, they may be inspired to keep learning as much as possible about it. 4-H projects often spark young people to follow their passions, interests, and talents on a…
Read MorePiston Aviation opening a new location at St. Louis Regional Airport
St. Louis Regional Airport Authority is excited to announce that Piston Aviation will be opening a new flight school location on property at St. Louis Regional Airport. Operating out of the existing facility at 16 Terminal Drive East Alton, IL, Piston Aviation will be the only flight school operator on the field providing flight instruction…
Read MoreSwitch the perspective
By Ashlyn Brown JCHS Roar, for the Jersey County Journal JCHS freshman, Jayce Stone, created his own version of a Nintendo Switch controller for his brother who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This idea came to Jayce’s mind after he realized that his brother had difficulty playing certain games with him. “We were playing the…
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