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Wet January creates flooding issues across Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH | FarmWeek Welcomed precipitation across most of the state in late January contributed to what has been a slow journey to recovery from the 2023 drought. Illinois received an average of 4.25 inches of precipitation Jan. 1-29, which was 2.53 inches above normal, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Illinois field office…
Read MoreNew Illinois highway map available
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates, detailed sections devoted to cities from Zion and Cairo as well as a feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions to assist travelers as they explore Illinois.
Read MoreGOP state Rep. Dan Caulkins has been denied multiple times by state, federal high courts
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Supreme Court has again denied a request from a Republican lawmaker seeking to repeal the state’s assault weapons ban. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the ban on the sale, possession and manufacture of a long list of firearms, high-capacity magazines and certain accessories in January 2023. State…
Read MoreLucy Boes Is New Member of American Angus Association
Lucy Boes of Dow is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Read MoreL&C Invites Prospective Students to Discover Day
Prospective students looking to advance their careers or pursue higher education are invited to explore Lewis and Clark Community College during Discover Day, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, in The Commons.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – February 8, 2024
■ Saturday, Feb. 10 Mardi Gras Parade in Grafton at 2 p.m.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – February 8, 2024
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening in the First Baptist Fellowship Hall at 200 West Pearl Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 5:45 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – February 8, 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 MoreLegislation introduced to change Illinois estate tax
By ERIN HENKEL FarmWeek New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the event of a family member’s death were announced Wednesday after years of attempting to reform the Illinois Estate and Generation Transfer Tax Act.
Read MoreAgriculture needs a stable workforce in 2024
By BRIAN DUNCAN Illinois Farm Bureau President Finding and affording labor are among the top challenges Illinois farmers, suppliers and processors tell me they face in 2024. From locating qualified truck drivers to haul grain, to sourcing enough hands to pick vegetables or manage livestock, the shortage of links in the transportation and agricultural supply…
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