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Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
By PETER HANCOCK | Capitol News Illinois New permanent rules will soon go into effect spelling out how people who own assault weapons and related items that are now heavily regulated in Illinois can register them with the Illinois State Police. The legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules voted along party lines Tuesday to let…
Read MoreMamma Mia 25th anniversary tour coming to the Fox Theatre
Judy Craymer, creator and producer of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, is thrilled to announce the cast for the upcoming 25th Anniversary North American Tour coming to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 13-18.
Read MoreIllinois Tops U.S. Soybean Production for 2023
Jan. 18, 2024 – Illinois farmers once again led the nation in total soybean production for the 2023 growing season. The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the United States Department of Agriculture estimates Illinois soybean farmers raised 648.9 million bushels on 10.3 million acres. Compared to 2022, total acreage and yield estimates were both down…
Read MoreGood Growing – January 24, 2024
A pop quiz written by a winter hermit By Chris Enroth We are only a few weeks into the new year and 2024 has already brought an actual winter! At least for now. In the prolonged cold of this past week, going outside has been, well painful. Being stuck inside I have gotten so much…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – January 24, 2024
I received two interesting sounding recipes from Danny Krausz of Mascoutah, Illinois. He says these recipes came from his Aunt Elsie who was known for her cooking, and had put together a collection of recipes. He gave me a copy of two of her recipes that were handwritten by her. The first recipe is for…
Read MoreAg colleges offer new programs for Illinois students
By PHYLLIS COULTER | FarmWeek Ag colleges are ramping up a new crop of programs, research efforts and facilities this year. FarmWeek caught up with education leaders to learn about the big new things unfolding on three campuses this year. In the Heartland Everything is new at Heartland Community College (HCC) as students start their…
Read MoreIllinois allocated $160 million to migrant aid in November, more funding is ‘on the table’
By ANDREW ADAMS | Capitol News Illinois As Illinois faces sub-zero wind chills, thousands of recently arrived migrants are sleeping in precarious situations throughout Chicago and its suburbs – overcrowded shelters, police stations, former convenience stores, library basements and spare rooms in churches, to name a few. Many of these recent arrivals have come to…
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building
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 Feyerabend Building, 201 East Spruce Street.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – January 17, 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 MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – January 17, 2024
■ Saturday, Jan. 20 Daddy Daughter Hair Factory at the Jerseyville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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