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What’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – February 22, 2024
■ Tuesday, Feb. 27 The Jerseyville Rotary Club annual Chilifest at Jerseyville First baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 200 W. Pearl Street.
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 MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – February 22, 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 MoreJudge denies McCann’s request for home confinement, orders him held in custody
Former state senator, third-party governor candidate to be sentenced in June after guilty plea By HANNAH MEISEL | Capitol News Illinois After suddenly pleading guilty as his federal corruption trial was wrapping up this week, former state Sen. Sam McCann won’t be released to await sentencing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless ruled Friday. McCann has…
Read MoreWith influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
State EV coordinator says 30,000 more charging ports needed to reach energy goals By COLE LONGCOR | Capitol News Illinois Illinois’ electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. The investments are aimed at supporting both federal and state environmental goals. The Biden…
Read MoreJERSEY: State scholars receive an unexpected check from the Frank and Edith Catt Foundation
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community High School seniors that received the honor of being named Illinois State Scholars were each surprised with an $8,000 check Thursday night at the February school board meeting. This year’s JCHS Illinois State Scholars were Elena Benner, Ryan Bolds, Ella Bradshaw, Connor Chin, Anna Dial, Kathleen Dougherty, Reese Eschbach, Maddilyn…
Read MoreCounty Clerk addresses ballot questions
By Steven Spencer Earlier this month the Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford announced that early voting has begun and ballots had been prepared for registered voters. At the time Warford said that due to continued legal proceedings and some objections that had been filed, ballots would include the names of all candidates as well as…
Read MoreJersey County Board supports Proposed Tax on ballot during public hearing
By Cory Davenport Last Thursday, Feb. 15, several members of the Jersey County Board made themselves available to answer questions and host a discussion regarding a sales tax increase coming to the ballot. Starting at 6 p.m., members of the public were invited to voice all their questions, comments, and concerns on the matter. Around…
Read MoreFloodplains again divide Jersey County Board
By Cory Davenport Following the usual pledge and prayer, the Jersey County Board approved the minutes from its January meeting, unanimously agreed to pay monthly bills of more than $425,000 and a board compensation of just above five grand. While there was no public comment from those in attendance, board member Kenneth Grizzle took a…
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